Section 5C Power to give directions to do with conversionF1C1
Where an Academy order under F2section 4(1)(b) has effect in respect of a school, the Secretary of State may direct the governing body of the school or the local authority to take specified steps for the purpose of facilitating the conversion of the school into an Academy.
A direction may, in particular, require the governing body or local authority to prepare a draft of a scheme under section 8 or Part 1 of Schedule 1.
A direction may specify the period within which any steps must be taken.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
S. 5C inserted (18.4.2016) by Education and Adoption Act 2016 (c. 6), ss. 11, 19(2); S.I. 2016/466, reg. 2
- F2
Words in s. 5C(1) substituted (29.6.2026) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 58(6), 78(2)(h) (with s. 58(9))
Modifications
- C1
Ss. 5B-5E applied by S.I. 2007/2979, Sch. 1 paras. 23DA-23DD (as inserted (27.6.2016) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/608), regs. 1, 5)
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
- F1
Ss. 1A-1D inserted (1.2.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 53(7), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2