149.This section requires the persons specified in subsection (2) to seek to enter into “co-operation arrangements”, either with another person specified in subsection (2), or with the governing body of a further education institution. The duty applies only if the person concerned considers that making the arrangements would facilitate the exercise of a function conferred on the person by or under the Act. If a person seeks to make arrangements with another person in compliance with this section, the second person must consider the request.
150.Co-operation arrangements under this section could for instance involve providing financial assistance, or sharing information, or exercising functions jointly (see section 5 of the Education (Wales) Measure 2011).