Introductory text

The governing body of the Monkseaton Community High School^f1 (“the governing body”) wish to trial innovative arrangements in relation to the holding of their meetings and to their decision making procedures;

The governing body have, in accordance with section 4(2) of the Education Act 2002^f2 (“the Act”), consulted the local education authority and such other persons as appear to them to be appropriate;

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 governing body of the provisions of this Order may contribute to the raising of educational standards achieved by children in England;