Part 4Regulation and inspection of independent educational provision in England
Chapter 1Independent educational institutions in England
Approval of material changes to registered details
104Determination of applications for approval
1
Where an application for approval of a material change is made under section 102, the Secretary of State must—
a
approve the change, if satisfied that the independent educational institution standards are likely to continue to be met in relation to the institution if the change is made;
b
in any other case refuse to approve it.
2
In coming to a decision under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must take into account—
a
any report of the Chief Inspector under section 103, and
b
any other evidence relating to the independent educational institution standards.
3
The Secretary of State must notify the proprietor of the institution of any decision under subsection (1).
4
A decision under subsection (1) to refuse to approve a material change does not have effect during the period in which—
a
an appeal may be brought under section 125 against the decision, or
b
where such an appeal has been brought, the appeal has not been determined, withdrawn or otherwise disposed of.