Part III

Inspections in England
Chapter I

The Adult Learning Inspectorate

Functions of the Inspectorate and the Chief Inspector

Inspections under section 54.
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1
When an inspection asked for under section 54(3) has been completed, the Chief Inspector of Adult Learning must make a written report on it if asked to do so by the Secretary of State.
2
The report—
a
must state whether the Chief Inspector considers the education or training inspected to be of a quality adequate to meet the reasonable needs of those receiving it; and
b
may deal with such other matters as he considers relevant.
3
The Chief Inspector must send copies of the report to—
a
the Secretary of State;
b
the Learning and Skills Council for England;
c
any local education authority providing funds for the education or training inspected; and
d
the provider of the inspected education or training.
4
Copies may also be sent to such other persons as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.
5
The Chief Inspector must arrange for the report to be published in such manner as he considers appropriate.