Section 121 Consultation by Review Body

England and Wales

(1)

Before reporting on a matter referred to them under section 120(1) the School Teachers’ Review Body shall—

(a)

notify each relevant body,

(b)

give each relevant body an opportunity to submit evidence and make representations, and

(c)

give the Secretary of State an opportunity to submit evidence and make representations.

(2)

In relation to a matter referred to the Review Body “relevant body” means such of the following as appear to the Review Body to be appropriate to consult about the matter—

(a)

associations of F1local authorities,

(b)

local authorities,

F2(ba)

bodies representing the interests of proprietors of Academies,

(c)

bodies representing the interests of governing bodies of schools, and

(d)

bodies representing the interests of teachers.

(3)

The Review Body may—

(a)

determine the manner in which each relevant body is permitted to submit evidence or make representations, and

(b)

may make different determinations in respect of different relevant bodies.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 11(3)
F2: S. 121(2)(ba) inserted (29.6.2026) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), s. 78(2)(i), Sch. 3 para. 3