Regulation 6 Agreements necessary for arrangements

Where proposals to establish a foundation school have been published by promoters under section 28(2) of the 1998 Act a local education authority shall not make arrangements under section 44(1) of the 1998 Act in respect of the school without the agreement of the promoters as to the provision which will be made in relation to the temporary foundation governors.

A local education authority shall not make arrangements in respect of a school which will be a voluntary school without the agreement of the promoters as to the provision which will be made in relation to the temporary foundation governors.

In the event of any disagreement between the local education authority and the promoters in respect of the provisions referred to in paragraph (1) or (2) either of them may refer the matter to the Assembly, and on a reference under this paragraph the Assembly shall give such direction as they think fit.