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Paragraph 28 Manner of publication of proposalsI1

England and Wales

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(1)

The local education authority must publish—

(a)

the information contained in paragraphs 1 to 7(1), 8(1)(a) and(b), 9(a) and 9 (a); and

(b)

details of how complete copies of the proposals can be obtained.

(2)

The authority must publish the information in sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)

by posting it in a conspicuous place in the area served by the school and at or near the main entrance to the school, or if there is more than one main entrance, all of them; and

(b)

by publishing it in at least one newspaper circulating in the area served by the school.

(3)

The authority must send a complete set of the proposals to—

(a)

the relevant governing body within 1 week of the date of publication;

(b)

the Secretary of State within 1 week of publication; and

(c)

anyone who requests a copy of the proposals within 1 week of the request.

(4)

Paragraph (3)(c) may be deemed to be satisfied if the proposals are available for inspection at an appropriate office of the local education authority.

(5)

Where the proposals relate to a special school the local education authority must also send a complete set of the proposals to—

(a)

the relevant Primary Care Trust for the area in which the school is situated;

(b)

any NHS trust or NHS foundation trust responsible for a hospital or other provision in the area in which the school is situated;

(c)

any authority which maintains a statement of special needs in respect of a registered pupil at the school;

(d)

any authority who might be affected by the proposals; and

(e)

parents of children who attend the special school.

Annotations

Commencement

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Sch. 5 para. 28 in force at 25.5.2007, see reg. 1(1)