http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1998/31/schedule/17/enacted

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 17Staffing of foundation, voluntary aided and foundation special schools

Appointment of head teacher and deputy head teacher

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The governing body shall notify the local education authority of the vacancy in writing before taking any of the steps mentioned in paragraphs 5 to 8 (or, in a case where paragraph 29 or 30 applies, any of the steps falling to be taken under that paragraph).