Part 8Inspections
Chapter 3Inspection of Further Education and Training etc.
Inspection
126Other inspections
1
The Chief Inspector may inspect any education or training to which this Chapter applies (in a case where he is not required to do so by virtue of any provision of this Chapter).
2
The Chief Inspector may inspect any education or training to which this Chapter does not apply if—
a
it is further education (whether for persons aged 16 or over but under 19, or for persons aged 19 or over) or training for persons aged 16 or over, and
b
he is requested to conduct the inspection by the provider of the education or training.
3
On completing an inspection under this section, the Chief Inspector may—
a
make a written report on it;
b
arrange for the report to be published in such manner as he considers appropriate.
4
If the Chief Inspector makes a report of an inspection conducted under subsection (1), he must send copies of the report to—
a
the Secretary of State,
b
the Council,
c
any local education authority providing funds for the education or training inspected, and
d
the provider of the education or training inspected.
5
Copies may also be sent to such other persons as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.
6
In the case of an inspection conducted under subsection (2) the Chief Inspector may charge the provider of the education or training concerned for the cost of the inspection.
7
For the purposes of that subsection it is immaterial whether the education or training concerned is provided in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.