(1)This section has effect for the purposes of [F1 section 96 in its application] to England, and it applies if the Secretary of State is satisfied that—
(a)a [F2local authority] or specified body has failed to comply with section 96(2)(a) or is proposing to do so, [F3 or]
(b)a [F2local authority] or governing body has failed to comply with section 96(3) or is proposing to do so, F4...
F4(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)The Secretary of State may give such directions to the authority or body as he thinks fit.
(3)An authority or body must comply with any directions given to it under this section.
(4)A specified body is a body specified under section 100(1)(c).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 101(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 6 para. 47(a); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2
F2Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 46(2)
F3Word in s. 101(1) inserted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 6 para. 47(b); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2
F4S. 101(1)(c) and preceding word "or" repealed (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 6 para. 47(c), Sch. 16 Pt. 2; S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2