(1)This section applies to the governing bodies—
(a)of two or more maintained schools,
(b)of an existing federation and one or more maintained schools, or
(c)of two or more existing federations.
(2)Governing bodies may provide for their respective schools to be federated.
(3)This power is subject to—
(a)compliance with any prescribed conditions, and
(b)the exercise of the power in accordance with any prescribed procedure.