11Power to give directions to do with conversion
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After section 5B of the Academies Act 2010 (inserted by section 10 above) insert—
“5CPower to give directions to do with conversion
(1)Where an Academy order under section 4(A1) or (1)(b) has effect in respect of a school, the Secretary of State may direct the governing body of the school or the local authority to take specified steps for the purpose of facilitating the conversion of the school into an Academy.
(2)A direction may, in particular, require the governing body or local authority to prepare a draft of a scheme under section 8 or Part 1 of Schedule 1.
(3)A direction may specify the period within which any steps must be taken.”