(1)An educational institution meets the requirements of this section if it is principally concerned with providing full-time or part-time education suitable to the requirements of persons over compulsory school age but under 19.
(2) “ Education ” includes vocational, social, physical and recreational training.
(3)An Academy which meets the requirements of this section is to be known as a 16 to 19 Academy.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 1A-1D inserted (1.2.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 53(7), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2