Application procedure4

1

In order for an independent school to be designated as a school which has a religious character, the school’s proprietor must apply to the National Assembly for an order under section 69(3).

2

The application must —

a

state the relevant religion or religious denomination of the school;

b

include the grounds on which the application is based and any supporting evidence of those grounds; and

c

include any representations made by a religious body on behalf of the school.

3

On receipt of an application for an order, under these Regulations, the National Assembly may consult any religious body regarding the school’s application, which it considers appropriate.