2(1)A local education authority may, in accordance with this paragraph, revise the whole or any part of the scheme prepared by them under section 48(1).
(2)Section 48(1) and paragraph 1(2) shall apply in relation to the preparation by the authority of any revision under this paragraph as they apply in relation to the preparation by the authority of a scheme.
(3)As regards any proposed variation of the scheme, the authority—
(a)shall first consult every governing body and head teacher whom they are obliged to consult under paragraph 1(3), and
(b)shall then submit a copy of their proposals to the Secretary of State for his approval.
(4)Where the proposals are so submitted, paragraph 1(4) shall apply to the scheme as revised as it applies to a scheme prepared under section 48.
(5)The Secretary of State may by a direction revise the whole or any part of any scheme as from such date as may be specified in the direction.
(6)Before giving such a direction the Secretary of State shall consult the local education authority and such other persons as he thinks fit.