Introductory text

Whereas the Council of the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen acting in its capacity as a local education authority (“the authority”) has, in accordance with section 4(2) of the Education Act 2002^f1 (“the Act”), consulted such persons as appear to them to be appropriate;

Whereas it is the opinion of the Secretary of State, having regard to the matters set out in section 1(2) of the Act, that the implementation by the authority of the provisions of this Order may contribute to the raising of educational standards achieved by children in England;