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Chapter IIIE+W General

54 Duty to give information.E+W

(1)Each of the following shall give [F1the Learning and Skills Council for England or the National Assembly for Wales] such information as [F2the council or (as the case may be) the National Assembly for Wales may require] for the purposes of the exercise of any of [F3the functions of the council or (as the case may be) the National Assembly for Wales] under [F4any enactment]—

(a)a local education authority,

(b)the governing body of any institution maintained by a local education authority, F5. . . city technology college [F6, city college for the technology of the arts or [F7Academy]],

(c)the governing body of any institution within the further education sector or the higher education sector, and

(d)the governing body of any institution which is receiving or has received financial support under section 5 of this Act.

(2)Such information relating to the provision which has been made by a local education authority in respect of any pupil at an institution as the authority may require for the purposes of claiming any amount in respect of the pupil from another authority under [F8regulations under section 492 or 493 of the Education Act 1996] shall, where the institution becomes an institution within the further education sector, be provided to the authority by the governing body of the institution.

Textual Amendments

F4Words in s. 54(1) substituted (1.10.2002 for E. and 19.12.2002 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 215(1), Sch. 21 para. 20; S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

F5Words in s. 54(1)(b) repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(3), Sch. 31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1.

F6Words in s. 54(1)(b) substituted (28.7.2000) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 154(1), Sch. 9 para. 31

F7Words in s. 54(1)(b) substituted (26.7.2002) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 65, Sch. 7 Pt. 2 para. 4; S.I. 2002/2002, art. 2

F8Words in s. 54(2) substituted (1.11.1996) by 1996 c. 56, ss. 582(1), 583(2), Sch. 37 Pt. I para. 111 (with ss. 1(4), 561, 562, Sch. 39)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1S. 54 modified (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/563, art. 2, Sch. 2

C2S. 54(1) applied (with modifications): (1.4.1994) by S.I. 1994/653, reg. 42(1), Sch. Pt. I; (9.5.1994) by S.I. 1994/1084, reg. 8(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I

Commencement Information

I1S. 54 wholly in force: s. 54(1) in force at 6.5.1992, s. 54(2) in force at 1.4.1993 see s. 94(3) and S.I. 1992/831, art. 2, Schs. 1, 3

55 Inspection etc. of local education authority institutions, other than schools, and advice to Secretary of State.E+W

F9(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4)In relation to any local education authority institution maintained or assisted by them, a local education authority—

(a)shall keep under review the quality of education provided, the educational standards achieved and whether the financial resources made available are managed efficiently, and

(b)may cause an inspection to be made by persons authorised by them.

(5)A local education authority shall not authorise any person to inspect any institution under this section unless they are satisfied that he is suitably qualified to do so.

(6)A person who wilfully obstructs any person authorised to inspect an institution under or by virtue of this section in the exercise of his functions shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.

(7)In this section—

F10(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F10(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)“local education authority institution” means an educational institution, other than a school, maintained or assisted by a local education authority.

Textual Amendments

F9S. 55(1)-(3) repealed (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 153, Sch. 9 para. 32, Sch. 11; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with transitional provisions in art. 3); S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

F10S. 55(7)(a)(b) repealed (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 153, Sch. 9 para. 32, Sch. 11; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with transitional provisions in art. 3); S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3S.55: functions of a local education authority made exercisable (E.) (1.4.2002) by authorised persons by Contracting Out (Local Education Authority Functions) (England) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/928), art. 3, Sch. 3

Commencement Information

I2S. 55 wholly in force; s. 55 not in force at Royal assent see s. 94(3); s. 55(1)-(3) (as respects England only) and s. 55(4)-(6)(7)(a)(c) in force at 1.4.1993 by S.I. 1992/831, art. 2, Sch. 3; s. 55(1)(2)(3)(7)(b) in force at 1.8.1996 so far as not already in force by S.I. 1996/1897, art. 3

F1156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W

Textual Amendments

F11S. 56 repealed (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 153, Sch. 9 para. 33, Sch. 11 (with s. 150); S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with transitional provisions in art. 3); S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

[F1257 Intervention.E+W

(1)This section applies if one or more of the conditions listed in subsection (2) is satisfied regarding an institution within the further education sector; and it is immaterial whether or not a complaint is made by any person.

(2)These are the conditions—

(a)the Secretary of State is satisfied that the institution’s affairs have been or are being mismanaged by its governing body;

(b)he is satisfied that the institution’s governing body have failed to discharge any duty imposed on them by or for the purposes of any Act;

(c)he is satisfied that the institution’s governing body have acted or are proposing to act unreasonably with respect to the exercise of any power conferred or the performance of any duty imposed by or under any Act;

(d)a report regarding the institution and made by a person listed in subsection (3) indicates that the institution has serious weaknesses, or is failing or likely to fail to give an acceptable standard of education.

(3)These are the persons—

(a)Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools in England;

(b)Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales;

(c)the Adult Learning Inspectorate;

(d)the Chief Inspector of Adult Learning.

(4)If this section applies the Secretary of State may by order—

(a)declare which of the conditions is (or are) satisfied, and

(b)do one or more of the things listed in subsection (5).

(5)He may—

(a)remove all or any of the members of the institution’s governing body;

(b)appoint new members of that body if there are vacancies (however arising);

(c)give to that body such directions as he thinks expedient as to the exercise of their powers and performance of their duties.

(6)Directions may be given to a body under this section despite any enactment making the exercise of a power or performance of a duty contingent on the body’s opinion.

(7)A governing body must comply with any directions given to them under this section.

(8)An appointment of a member of a governing body under this section shall have effect as if made in accordance with the instrument of government and articles of government of the institution concerned.

F13(9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F12S. 57 substituted (1.1.2001 for W. and 1.4.2001 for E.) by 2000 c. 21, s. 149, Sch. 9 para. 34 (with s. 150); S.I. 2000/3230, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with transitional provisions in art. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4S. 57(3)(4) amended (22.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1274, art. 3(4)(b)

58 Reorganisations of schools involving establishment of further education corporation.E+W

(1)Subsection (2) below applies where, in connection with a reorganisation of schools maintained by a local education authority, any land used for the purposes of one or more of the schools affected by the reorganisation or, as the case may be, the school so affected—

(a)is to cease to be so used or is to continue to be so used for a limited period, and

[F14(b)a prescribed alteration within the meaning of section 28 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 has been made to the school,]

and in that subsection that land is referred to as “the land to be transferred”.

(2)If the land to be transferred is land of the local authority, the land and any other property of the local authority used for the purposes of the school on that land shall be treated for the purposes of section 23 of this Act as used for the purposes of the educational institution conducted by the corporation.

(3)For the purposes of this section there is a reorganisation of schools maintained by a local education authority if, in the case of each of the schools affected by the reorganisation or (if there is only one) the school so affected—

(a)the local education authority cease to maintain the school, or

(b)a significant change is made in the character of the school or the premises of the school are significantly enlarged,

whether or not the reorganisation also involves the establishment of one or more new schools.

Textual Amendments

F14S. 58(1)(b) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para.45 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch.1.

Commencement Information

I3S. 58 wholly in force at 30.9.1992 see s. 94(3) and S.I. 1992/831, art. 2, Sch. 2

F1559. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W

Textual Amendments

F15S. 59 repealed (1.11.1996) by 1996 c. 56, ss. 582(2)(3), 583(2), Sch. 38 Pt.I (with ss. 1(4), 561, 562, Sch. 39)

60 Saving as to persons detained by order of a court.E+W

F16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1760A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W

Textual Amendments

F17S. 60A repealed (28.7.2000 for E. for specified purposes, 1.1.2001 for W. and 1.9.2001 for E.) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 153, Sch. 9 para. 36, Sch. 11; S.I. 2000/3230, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III (with transitional provisions in art. 3)

61 Interpretation of Part I.E+W

(1)In this Part of this Act—

  • “functions” includes powers and duties,

  • “modifications” includes additions, alterations and omissions and “modify” shall be construed accordingly, and

  • “regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State.

(2)References in this Part of this Act, except section 26, to the transfer of any person’s rights or liabilities do not include—

(a)rights or liabilities under a contract of employment, or

(b)liabilities of that person in respect of compensation for premature retirement of any person formerly employed by him.

(3)In relation to any time before the commencement of section 65 of this Act, references in this Part of this Act and, so far as relating to this Part, Part III of this Act—

(a)to institutions within the higher education sector are to universities, to institutions within the PCFC funding sector and to higher education institutions which receive, or are maintained by persons who receive, grants under regulations made under section 100(1)(b) of the M1Education Act 1944, and

(b)to a higher education funding council are to the Universities Funding Council established under section 131 of the M2Education Reform Act 1988 and to the Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council established under section 132 of that Act.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C5S. 61(3)(a) applied by 1973 c. 50, s. 8(4) (as substituted (1.4.1994 in relation to England and Scotland and 1.4.1995 for all other purposes) by 1993 c. 19, s.45; S.I. 1993/2503, art. 2(3)(a)(b), Sch.3)

Commencement Information

I4S. 61 wholly in force at 6.5.1992 see s. 94(3) and S.I. 1992/831, art. 2, Sch. 1

Marginal Citations

[F1861A References to [F19appropriate bodies] .E+W

F20(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2)In this Part of this Act a reference to the appropriate [F21body], in relation to any educational institution, is to be construed as follows—

(a)if the institution mainly serves the population of England, the reference is to the Learning and Skills Council for England;

(b)if the institution mainly serves the population of Wales, the reference is to the [F22National Assembly for Wales];

(c)if the institution receives financial support from the other [F23body], the reference is to that [F23body] also.]

Textual Amendments

F18S. 61A inserted (28.7.2000 for specified purposes and otherwise 1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 21, s. 149, Sch. 9 para. 37; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with transitional provisions in art. 3)

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