Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 16 repealed (1.9.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 16 applied (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2243, reg. 49(2).
Sch. 16 modified (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2243, reg. 49(4).
Sch. 16 applied (with modifications) (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2262, regs. 48, 49(2).
Sch. 16 applied (with modifications) (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2262, regs. 48, 49(4).
18(1)The chief education officer of the local education authority shall be entitled to attend, for the purpose of giving advice—E+W
(a)all proceedings (including interviews) of the governing body, and of any selection panel appointed under paragraph 6, relating to appointments or engagements to which any of the provisions of paragraphs 3 to 8 apply, and
(b)all proceedings (including interviews) of the governing body, and of any persons to whom any functions of the governing body under paragraphs 10 to 16 are delegated, relating to appointments or engagements to which any of the provisions of paragraphs 10 to 16 apply.
(2)The chief education officer shall offer such advice as he considers appropriate with respect to—
(a)the appointment of a head teacher or deputy head teacher or the appointment or engagement of an acting head teacher or acting deputy head teacher, or
(b)any matter arising in connection with any such appointment or engagement.
(3)If requested to do so by the governing body, the chief education officer shall give such advice as he considers appropriate in relation to any appointment or engagement to which any of the provisions of paragraphs 10 to 16 apply.
(4)Any advice given by the chief education officer to—
(a)the governing body,
(b)any selection panel appointed under paragraph 6, or
(c)any persons to whom any functions of the governing body under paragraphs 10 to 16 are delegated,
with respect to any matter which relates to an appointment or engagement and falls to be determined by them shall be considered by them before determining that matter, whether or not the advice was given at their request.]