Part 5

Miscellaneous

Local authority services

Inspection of local education authorities
51
In section 38 of the Education Act 1997 (c. 44) (inspection of LEAs), for subsection (2) substitute—
2
An inspection of a local education authority in England under this section shall consist of a review of the way in which the authority are performing any function conferred on them in their capacity as a local education authority, other than a function falling within the remit of the Adult Learning Inspectorate under section 53 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21).
2A
An inspection of a local education authority in Wales under this section shall consist of a review of the way in which the authority are performing—
a
any function conferred on them in their capacity as a local education authority; and
b
the functions conferred on them under sections 25 and 26 so far as relating to education, training or youth support services (within the meaning of section 123 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000).
S. 51 wholly in force at 31.7.2008; s. 51 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 67(7); s. 51 in force for E. at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/394, art. 2(2); s. 51 in force for W. at 31.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1904, art. 2