SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7RATIONALISATION OF SCHOOL PLACES IN WALES

Part II Directions to bring forward proposals

Directions to bring forward proposals to remedy excessive provision

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(1)

This paragraph applies where the F1Assembly is of the opinion that the provision for primary or secondary education in maintained schools—

(a)

in the area of any F2local authority F3in Wales, or

(b)

in any part of such an area,

is excessive.

(2)

For the purpose of remedying the excess, the F1Assembly may—

(a)

by an order under this paragraph direct the F2local authority to exercise their powers to make proposals for the establishment, alteration or discontinuance of schools, and

(b)

in the case of any foundation, voluntary or foundation special school maintained by the authority, by an order under this paragraph direct the governing body to exercise their powers to make proposals for the alteration of their school.

(3)

An order under sub-paragraph (2) shall—

(a)

require the proposals to be published not later than such date as may be specified in the order, and

(b)

require the proposals to apply such principles in giving effect to the direction as may be specified in the order.

(4)

An order under sub-paragraph (2)(a) may not require the proposals to relate to any named school.

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