Introductory text

Whereas the governing body have, in accordance with section 4(2) of the Education Act 2002^f1 (“the Act”), consulted the local education authority which maintains the school and such persons as appear to them to be appropriate, including the parents of registered pupils at the school and the staff working at the school;

Whereas 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;