Learning and Skills Act 2000

61 Additional functions of the Chief Inspector

(1) Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools in England must keep the Secretary of State informed about—

(a) the quality of the education and training brought within the Chief Inspector’s remit by this Chapter;

(b) the standards achieved by those receiving that education and training; and

(c) whether the financial resources made available to those providing it are managed efficiently and used so as to provide value for money.

(2) When asked to do so by the Secretary of State, the Chief Inspector must—

(a) give him advice on such matters, relating to education or training brought within the Chief Inspector’s remit by this Chapter, as the Secretary of State may specify;

(b) inspect such education or training, or such class of education or training, within that remit as the Secretary of State may specify;

(c) report on the result of an inspection conducted under this section.

(3) The Chief Inspector is to have such other functions in connection with education and training brought within the Chief Inspector’s remit by this Chapter, including functions with respect to the training of or for teachers or lecturers, as the Secretary of State may specify.