Part 3

Maintained schools
Chapter 1

Government of maintained schools

Power of governing body to provide community facilities etc.
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1
The governing body of a maintained school shall have power to provide any facilities or services whose provision furthers any charitable purpose for the benefit of—
a
pupils at the school or their families, or
b
people who live or work in the locality in which the school is situated.
2
The power under subsection (1) includes, in particular, power for a governing body to—
a
incur expenditure,
b
enter into arrangements or agreements with any person,
c
co-operate with, or facilitate or co-ordinate the activities of, any person, and
d
provide staff, goods, services and accommodation to any person.
3
Subject to the provisions of Chapter 3 of Part 6 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) (charges in connection with education), a governing body may charge for any services or facilities provided under this section.
4
This section has effect subject to section 28.