Section 61 Power to secure proper performance: duty of authority where directions contemplatedI1I2C1
After section 497A of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) there is inserted—
“ Power to secure proper performance: duty of authority where directions contemplated
497AAWhere, in relation to any function to which section 497A applies, the Secretary of State—
(a)is satisfied as mentioned in subsection (2) or (2A)(b) of that section, and
(b)has notified the F1local authority that he is so satisfied and that he is contemplating the giving of directions under subsection (4) or (4A) of that section,
the authority shall give the Secretary of State, and any person authorised by him for the purposes of this section, all such assistance, in connection with the proposed exercise of the function by the Secretary of State or another person in pursuance of directions, as they are reasonably able to give.”
Annotations
Textual amendments
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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(2)
Modifications
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S. 61 modified (1.2.2008) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2979), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(2)
Commencement
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S. 61 in force at 26.7.2002 for E. by S.I. 2002/2002, art. 3
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S. 61 in force at 1.8.2003 for W. by S.I. 2003/1718, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I
Notes on Local authorities
Textual amendments
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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)