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In this Chapter— “maintained school” means— a community, foundation or voluntary school, a community or foundation special school, or a pupil referral unit; “relevant school” means— a maintained school, an Academy school, an alternative provision Academy, a city technology college, or a city college for the technology of the arts.
Propose a change(1) There is to be a body corporate known as the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. (2) In this Part that body is referred to as “the Office”. (3) The Office is to perform its functions on behalf of the Crown. (4) Schedule 11 makes further provision about the Office.
Propose a change(1) Her Majesty may by Order in Council appoint a person to the office of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills. (2) In this Part the holder of that office is referred to as “the Chief Inspector”. (3) The Chief Inspector is to be a member of the Office (see paragraph 1 of Schedule 11). (4) The Chief Inspector holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of his appointment. (5) Those terms are to be determined by the Secretary of State. (6) But the Chief Inspector— (a) must not be appointed for a term of more than five years, (b) may at any time resign by giving written notice to the Secretary of State, and (c) may be removed from office by Her Majesty on the grounds that he is unable or unfit to carry out the duties of his office. (7) The previous appointment of a person as Chief Inspector does not affect his eligibility for appointment. (8) The office of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools in England is abolished. (9) But any person holding that office immediately before the appointed day is to become, as from that day, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills. (10) As from the appointed day— (a) the Order in Council by which such a person was appointed has effect as if it were an Order in Council under subsection (1) appointing him as Chief Inspector, and (b) the terms of his appointment have effect as if determined under subsection (5). (11) In this section “the appointed day” means the day appointed under section 188 for the coming into force of this section.
Propose a change(1) Her Majesty may by Order in Council appoint persons as Her Majesty's Inspectors of Education, Children's Services and Skills. (2) In this Part a person so appointed is referred to as an “HMI”. (3) An HMI is to serve, in accordance with the terms of his appointment, as a member of the staff of the Office. (4) Those terms are to be determined by the Chief Inspector. (5) A person's appointment as HMI ends when he ceases to serve as a member of the staff of the Office. (6) Any person who— (a) is one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools in England immediately before the appointed day, and (b) is then serving as member of the staff of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools in England or of the Adult Learning Inspectorate, is to become, as from that day, one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Education, Children's Services and Skills. (7) As from the appointed day— (a) the Order in Council by which such a person was appointed has effect as if it were an Order in Council under subsection (1) appointing him as an HMI, and (b) the terms of his appointment have effect as if determined under subsection (4). (8) In this section “the appointed day” means the day appointed under section 188 for the coming into force of this section.
Propose a changeSchedule 12 makes further provision about the Chief Inspector and persons acting on his behalf.
Propose a change(1) The Office has the following functions— (a) to determine strategic priorities for the Chief Inspector in connection with the performance of his functions; (b) to determine strategic objectives and targets relating to such priorities; and (c) to secure that the Chief Inspector's functions are performed efficiently and effectively. (2) The Office is to have such other functions in connection with the performance of the Chief Inspector's functions as may be assigned to it by the Secretary of State.
Propose a change(1) The Office is to perform its functions for the general purpose of encouraging— (a) the improvement of activities within the Chief Inspector's remit, (b) the carrying on of such activities as user-focused activities, and (c) the efficient and effective use of resources in the carrying on of such activities. (2) In performing its functions the Office is to have regard to— (a) the need to safeguard and promote the rights and welfare of children; (aa) any matters raised by the Children's Commissioner with the Office or the Chief Inspector; (b) views expressed by relevant persons about activities within the Chief Inspector's remit; (c) levels of satisfaction with such activities on the part of relevant persons; (d) the need to promote the efficient and effective use of resources in the carrying on of such activities; (e) the need to ensure that action by the Chief Inspector in relation to such activities is proportionate to the risks against which it would afford safeguards; (f) any developments in approaches to inspection or regulatory action; and (g) best practice amongst persons performing functions comparable to those of the Chief Inspector. (3) In performing its functions the Office must also have regard to such aspects of government policy as the Secretary of State may direct. (4) In this section— (a) “children” means persons under the age of 18; (b) “relevant persons”, in relation to activities within the Chief Inspector's remit, means persons who have an interest in such activities, whether— (i) as persons for whose benefit they are carried on, or (ii) as parents (if they are carried on for the benefit of children), or (iii) as employers; (c) “parents” includes persons— (i) who are not parents of children but have parental responsibility for them (within the meaning of the Children Act 1989 (c. 41)), or (ii) who have care of children. (5) Subsection (6) provides for the interpretation, for the purposes of this Part, of references to activities within the Chief Inspector's remit and related expressions. (6) For those purposes— (a) “activities” includes— (i) the provision of any form of education, training or care, (ii) the provision of any form of services or facilities, and (iii) the performance of any function; (b) activities are within the Chief Inspector's remit— (i) if he exercises any inspection function in relation to them, or (ii) if they are services of the kind provided by persons in respect of whom he is the registration authority by virtue of any enactment; and (c) references to persons for whose benefit activities are carried on are, in relation to activities within paragraph (a)(i) or (ii), references to persons for whom the education, training or care is provided, or (as the case may be) for whom the services or facilities are provided.
Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector has the general duty of keeping the Secretary of State informed about— (a) the quality of activities within the Chief Inspector's remit and (where appropriate) the standards achieved by those for whose benefit such activities are carried on, (b) improvements in the quality of such activities and in any such standards, (c) the extent to which such activities are being carried on as user-focused activities, and (d) the efficient and effective use of resources in the carrying on of such activities and services. (2) If requested to do so by the Secretary of State, the Chief Inspector must provide the Secretary of State with information or advice on such matters relating to activities within the Chief Inspector's remit as are specified in the request. (3) The Chief Inspector may at any time give advice to the Secretary of State on any matter connected with any activities within his remit, including advice relating to a particular establishment, institution or agency. (4) The Chief Inspector is to have such other functions in connection with activities within his remit as may be assigned to him by the Secretary of State. (5) Subsection (6) applies where the Chief Inspector is requested under subsection (2) to provide the Secretary of State with information or advice on matters relating to activities within the Chief Inspector's remit. (6) Any enactment by virtue of which— (a) an inspection may be conducted by the Chief Inspector in relation to the activities in question (whether or not in pursuance of any duty), or (b) any power of entry is exercisable by him in relation to those activities, is to have effect, with any necessary modifications, so as to enable him to conduct an inspection, or exercise any such power, for the purpose of complying with the request. (7) In subsection (6) any reference to a power of entry includes a reference to a power to inspect documents or a power conferred in connection with the inspection of documents. (8) Nothing in this section prejudices the operation of any other enactment relating to functions of the Chief Inspector.
Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector is to perform his functions for the general purpose of encouraging— (a) the improvement of activities within the Chief Inspector's remit, (b) the carrying on of such activities as user-focused activities, and (c) the efficient and effective use of resources in the carrying on of such activities. (2) The Chief Inspector must ensure— (a) that his functions are performed efficiently and effectively, and (b) that, so far as practicable, those functions are performed in a way that responds to— (i) the needs of persons for whose benefit activities within the Chief Inspector's remit are carried on, and (ii) the views expressed by other relevant persons about such activities. (3) In performing his functions the Chief Inspector must have regard to— (a) the matters mentioned in section 117(2); (aa) any matters raised by the Children's Commissioner with the Chief Inspector; and (b) such aspects of government policy as the Secretary of State may direct. (4) In this section “relevant persons” has the same meaning as in section 117.
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Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector must make an annual report to the Secretary of State. (2) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of any such report before each House of Parliament. (3) The Chief Inspector may make to the Secretary of State such other reports relating to matters which fall within the scope of the Chief Inspector's functions as he considers appropriate. (4) The Chief Inspector may arrange for any report made by him under this section to be published in such manner as he considers appropriate.
Propose a change(1) Subject to the following provisions of this Part, the functions of the existing Chief Inspector under or by virtue of any enactment are transferred to the new Chief Inspector. (2) In this section— “the existing Chief Inspector” means Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools in England, and “the new Chief Inspector” means the Chief Inspector appointed under Chapter 1 of this Part.
Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector must— (a) conduct inspections of every Academy proprietor at such intervals as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State, and (b) prepare a written report on completion of each inspection. (2) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that subsection (1) does not apply in relation to specified categories of Academy proprietor in specified circumstances. (3) An Academy proprietor in relation to which subsection (1) does not apply by virtue of regulations under subsection (2) is an “exempt proprietor”. (4) When conducting an inspection under this section, the Chief Inspector must have regard to any views about the matters listed in section 122B(2) which are expressed to the Chief Inspector by— (a) such persons as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State; (b) such other persons as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate. (5) Subsection (1) has effect subject to subsection 122E. (6) An inspection which is required under this section must not extend to— (a) denominational education provided at an Academy which has been designated as having a religious character, or which is to be treated as having been so designated by virtue of section 6(8) of the Academies Act 2010, or (b) the content of collective worship at such an Academy.
Propose a change(1) It is the general duty of the Chief Inspector, when conducting an inspection under section 122A, to report on the quality and effectiveness of the Academy proprietor’s leadership, management and governance in connection with its role as an Academy proprietor. (2) The Chief Inspector’s report must (in particular) cover— (a) the quality and effectiveness of any activities undertaken by the Academy proprietor to secure the provision of a quality education to registered pupils and students of its Academies; (b) the quality and effectiveness of the Academy proprietor’s governance and executive leadership; (c) the quality and effectiveness of any activities undertaken by the Academy proprietor to promote the wellbeing of children and young persons; (d) the quality and effectiveness of any activities undertaken by the Academy proprietor to secure improvements in its Academies; (e) the quality and effectiveness of the Academy proprietor’s management of its resources; (f) such other matters as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State. (3) The Chief Inspector must send a copy of a report under section 122A(1)(b) to— (a) the Academy proprietor, and (b) the Secretary of State. (4) The Academy proprietor must— (a) make a copy of any report sent to it under subsection (3) available for inspection by members of the public, (b) provide a copy of the report, free of charge, upon request, and (c) take such steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that every registered parent of a pupil at an Academy school or alternative provision Academy of which the Academy proprietor is the proprietor receives a copy of the report within five working days following receipt of the report by the Academy proprietor. (5) The Chief Inspector may send a copy of the report to such other persons as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate. (6) The Chief Inspector may arrange for the report to be published in such manner as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate. (7) In this section— “child” means a person aged under 18, and references to “children” are to be read accordingly; “wellbeing”, in relation to a child or young person, means their wellbeing so far as relating to the matters mentioned in section 10(2) of the Children Act 2004; “working day” means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971; “young person” means any of the persons mentioned in section 10(9) of the Children Act 2004.
Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector must inspect and report on any Academy proprietor, or category of Academy proprietor, in connection with its role as an Academy proprietor, if requested to do so by the Secretary of State. (2) The Chief Inspector may inspect and report on any Academy proprietor, in connection with its role as an Academy proprietor, in circumstances where there is no requirement to do so under any other provision of this Chapter. (3) If the Chief Inspector carries out an inspection under subsection (2) in response to a request from the Academy proprietor, the Chief Inspector may charge the Academy proprietor for the cost of the inspection. (4) An inspection which is conducted under this section must not extend to— (a) denominational education provided at an Academy which has been designated as having a religious character, or which is to be treated as having been so designated by virtue of section 6(8) of the Academies Act 2010, or (b) the content of collective worship at such an Academy. (5) The Chief Inspector may arrange for a report under this section to be published in such manner as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.
Propose a change(1) Before conducting an inspection under section 122A the Chief Inspector must notify— (a) the Academy proprietor, and (b) any relevant religious body. (2) If the Academy proprietor is notified by the Chief Inspector that the Chief Inspector is proposing to inspect the Academy proprietor under section 122A, the Academy proprietor must take such steps as are reasonably practicable to notify the following persons of the time when the inspection is to take place— (a) the registered parents of registered pupils at any Academy school or alternative provision Academy of which the Academy proprietor is the proprietor; (b) the members of the Academy proprietor (if any). (3) If the Academy proprietor is notified by the Chief Inspector that the Chief Inspector is electing to treat, or is required by the Secretary of State to treat, an inspection under section 122C as if it were an inspection under section 122A as a result of the exercise of a power under section 122E, the Academy proprietor must take such steps as are reasonably practicable to notify the following persons that the inspection is being so treated, and of the time when the inspection is to take place— (a) the registered parents of registered pupils at any Academy school or alternative provision Academy of which the Academy proprietor is the proprietor; (b) the members of the Academy proprietor (if any); (c) any relevant religious body. (4) Any notification given under subsection (2)(a) or (3)(a) must include a statement, in a form approved by the Chief Inspector, inviting the registered parents of registered pupils to inform the Chief Inspector of their views on matters relating to— (a) the Academy at which their child is a registered pupil; (b) the Academy proprietor.
Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector may elect for an inspection under section 122C of an Academy proprietor to which section 122A applies to be treated as if it were an inspection under section 122A for the purposes of section 122A(1), section 122B(3) to (6) and section 122H. (2) In the case of an inspection of an exempt proprietor under section 122C, the Chief Inspector may elect to treat the inspection as if it were an inspection under section 122A for the purposes of section 122A(4) and sections 122B and 122H. (3) The Secretary of State may require the Chief Inspector to treat an inspection under section 122C(1) of an Academy proprietor to which section 122A applies as if it were an inspection under section 122A for the purposes of section 122A(1) and (4) and sections 122B and 122H. (4) In the case of an inspection of an exempt proprietor under section 122C(1), the Secretary of State may require the Chief Inspector to treat the inspection as if it were an inspection under section 122A for the purposes of section 122A(4) and sections 122B and 122H. (5) In this section, “exempt proprietor” has the meaning given by section 122A(3).
Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector must devise— (a) a common set of principles applicable to all inspections conducted under this Chapter, or (b) two or more common sets of principles each of which is applicable to a particular description of such inspections. (2) A set of principles devised under subsection (1)(a) or (b) is referred to in this section as a “framework”. (3) If the Chief Inspector devises two or more frameworks under subsection (1)(b), the Chief Inspector must ensure that, taken together, they cover all inspections conducted under this Chapter. (4) A framework must cover such matters as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State. (5) The Chief Inspector must publish a framework in such manner as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate. (6) The Chief Inspector may at any time revise a framework. (7) The Chief Inspector must publish a revised framework in such manner as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate. (8) In devising or revising a framework, the Chief Inspector must have regard to guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.
Propose a change(1) This section applies to an inspection conducted by the Chief Inspector under this Chapter. (2) The Chief Inspector may, at any reasonable time, enter— (a) any premises of the Academy proprietor; (b) the premises of any Academy of which the Academy proprietor is the proprietor; (c) any other premises on which, by virtue of arrangements made by the Academy proprietor, any pupils or students who are registered at an Academy within paragraph (b) are receiving part of their education from any person (“the provider”); (d) any premises of the provider used in connection with the provision by the provider of that education. (3) The Chief Inspector may, at any reasonable time, inspect, take copies of, or take away such of the following as the Chief Inspector considers relevant to the discharge of the Chief Inspector’s functions under this Chapter— (a) any documents or records kept by the Academy proprietor; (b) any documents or records kept by an Academy of which the Academy proprietor is the proprietor; (c) any documents or records kept by the provider relating to the provision of education by virtue of arrangements made by the Academy proprietor. (4) The power in subsection (3) includes— (a) power to require any person holding or accountable for any such documents or records to produce them, and (b) in relation to any such documents or records kept by means of a computer, power to require them to be produced in a form in which they are legible and can be taken away. (5) In connection with inspecting any such documents or records the Chief Inspector— (a) may obtain access to, and inspect and check the operation of, any computer and associated apparatus or material which the Chief Inspector considers is or has been in use in connection with the documents or records, and (b) may require a person within subsection (6) to afford the Chief Inspector such reasonable assistance as the Chief Inspector requires for that purpose. (6) A person is within this subsection if that person is— (a) the person by whom or on whose behalf the computer is or has been used, or (b) a person having charge of, or otherwise concerned with the operation of, the computer, apparatus or material. (7) A person is guilty of an offence if that person intentionally obstructs the Chief Inspector in the exercise of any function conferred by this Chapter. (8) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
Propose a change(1) Subsections (2) to (4) apply if, on completion of an inspection under section 122A, the Chief Inspector is of the opinion that— (a) the persons responsible for leading, managing and governing the Academy proprietor are failing to lead, manage or govern the Academy proprietor to an acceptable standard, or (b) the Academy proprietor is failing to lead, manage or govern an Academy of which it is the proprietor to an acceptable standard. (2) The Chief Inspector must— (a) send a draft of the report of the inspection to the Academy proprietor, and (b) consider any comments on the draft that are made by the Academy proprietor within such period as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State. (3) Where, after complying with subsection (2), the Chief Inspector is of the opinion that the case falls within paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (1), the Chief Inspector must— (a) without delay, notify the following persons in writing of that opinion— (i) the Secretary of State, and (ii) the Academy proprietor, and (b) state that opinion in the report of the inspection. (4) A notification made under subsection (3)(a) must also record— (a) in a case within subsection (1)(a), whether the Chief Inspector is of the opinion that the persons responsible for leading, managing and governing the Academy proprietor are demonstrating the capacity to secure the necessary improvement in the Academy proprietor; (b) in a case within subsection (1)(b), whether the Chief Inspector is of the opinion that the Academy proprietor is demonstrating the capacity to secure the necessary improvement in the Academy.
Propose a changeRegulations under this Chapter may— (a) make different provision for different purposes; (b) make consequential provision.
Propose a change(1) In this Chapter— “Academy” means an educational institution to which Academy arrangements relate; “Academy arrangements” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Academies Act 2010; “Academy proprietor” is a person who, in pursuance of Academy arrangements, is the proprietor of an Academy; “Academy school” has the meaning given by section 1A of the Academies Act 2010; “alternative provision Academy” has the meaning given by section 1C of that Act; “denominational education”, in relation to an Academy, means religious education which— is provided in accordance with— any provisions of the trust deed affecting the Academy which relate to the teaching and learning of religious education, or the tenets of the religion or religious denomination in relation to which the Academy is designated, and is not required by Academy arrangements to be given in accordance with the requirements for agreed syllabuses in section 375(3) of the Education Act 1996; “parent” has the meaning given by section 576 of that Act; “registered”, in relation to the parents of pupils at an Academy school or alternative provision Academy, means shown in the register kept under section 434 of that Act; “registered pupil”, in relation to an Academy school or alternative provision Academy, means a person registered as a pupil in that register; “relevant religious body”, in relation to an Academy, means— in the case of a Church of England Academy or a Roman Catholic Church Academy, the appropriate diocesan authority, and in any other case, such body or person as is specified in the Academy arrangements relating to the Academy as representing the religion or religious denomination in relation to which the Academy is designated, and in the case of an Academy designated in relation to more than one religion or religious denomination, references to “the relevant religious body” are to be read as references to all of the relevant religious bodies applicable to the Academy; “trust deed”, in relation to an Academy, includes any instrument (other than the articles or memorandum of association) regulating the constitution of the Academy proprietor or the maintenance, management or conduct of the Academy. (2) In subsection (1)— (a) “Church of England Academy” means an Academy in the Province of Canterbury or York in relation to which the religion or religious denomination specified in the order designating the Academy as having a religious character is “Church of England” and “appropriate diocesan authority”, in relation to such an Academy, means the Diocesan Board of Education for the diocese of the Church of England in which the school is situated, and (b) “Roman Catholic Church Academy” means an Academy in relation to which the religion or religious denomination specified in the order designating the Academy as having a religious character is “Roman Catholic” and “appropriate diocesan authority”, in relation to such an Academy, means the bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese in which the Academy is situated. (3) For the purposes of this Chapter, an Academy has been “designated as having a religious character” if it has been so designated by an order under— (a) section 69 (3) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 by virtue of section 124B(2) of that Act, or (b) section 8A (1) of the Academies Act 2010 (16 to 19 academies having religious character), and references to the order designating the Academy as having a religious character should be read accordingly.
Propose a change(1) This Chapter applies to the following kinds of education and training— (a) secondary education provided in institutions which are in England and are within the further education sector; (b) further education for persons aged 16 or over but under 19 which is provided in such institutions and wholly or partly funded by the Secretary of State ...; (ba) education provided in 16 to 19 Academies; (c) further education for persons aged 19 or over which is wholly or partly funded by the Secretary of State...; (d) further education for persons aged under 19 which is provided by local authorities in England; (e) further education for persons aged 19 or over which is funded by such authorities; (ea) further education for persons aged 19 or over which is wholly or partly funded by a combined authority; (eb) further education for persons aged 19 or over which is wholly or partly funded by a combined county authority; (f) training for persons aged 16 or over which is funded by the Secretary of State under section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973 (c. 50); (g) training for persons aged 16 or over if it is training the whole or part of which takes place at the premises of an employer and which is wholly or partly funded by the Secretary of State...; (h) such other education or training as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State. (2) The training which may be prescribed by regulations under subsection (1)(h) includes training of or for teachers, lecturers, trainers or other persons engaged in the provision of education or training falling within subsection (1)(a) to (g). (3) If regulations made by the Secretary of State so provide— (a) the provision of information, advice or guidance falling within section ... 100(1)(j) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, or (b) the provision of any description of such information, advice or guidance specified in the regulations, is to be treated for the purposes of this Chapter as training to which it applies. (4) In this Chapter— (a) “further education” and “secondary education” have the same meanings as in EA 1996, and (b) any reference to institutions which are within the further education sector is to be read in accordance with section 91(3) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13). (5) In this section— “combined authority” means a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009; “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector must conduct— (a) inspections of such education or training to which this Chapter applies as may be specified by the Secretary of State, and (b) inspections of such class of education or training to which this Chapter applies as may be so specified. (2) The inspections are to be conducted at such intervals as may be specified by the Secretary of State. (3) On completing an inspection under this section, the Chief Inspector must make a written report on it. (4) The report— (a) must state whether the Chief Inspector considers the education or training inspected to be of a quality adequate to meet the reasonable needs of those receiving it, and (b) may deal with such other matters as he considers relevant. (5) The Chief Inspector must send copies of the report to— (a) the Secretary of State, (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ba) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) any local authority in England providing funds for the education or training inspected, and (d) the provider of the education or training inspected. (6) Copies may also be sent to such other persons as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate. (7) The Chief Inspector must arrange for the report to be published in such manner as he considers appropriate.
Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector must inspect all institutions within the further education sector , and all 16 to 19 Academies, subject to subsection (1A). (1A) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that the duty of the Chief Inspector in subsection (1) does not apply to prescribed categories of institution in prescribed circumstances. (1B) An institution to which the duty in subsection (1) does not apply by virtue of regulations under subsection (1A) is an “exempt institution”. (2) Inspections under subsection (1) are to be conducted at such intervals as may be specified by the Secretary of State. (3) On completing an inspection under this section, the Chief Inspector must make a written report on it. (4) The report— (a) must state whether the Chief Inspector considers the education or training inspected to be of a quality adequate to meet the reasonable needs of those receiving it, (aa) must, in a case where it relates to an institution within the further education sector, comment on the careers guidance provided to relevant students at the institution, and (b) may deal with such other matters as he considers relevant. (5) The Chief Inspector must send copies of the report to— (a) the Secretary of State, (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ba) ... and (c) the provider of the education or training inspected. (6) Copies may also be sent to such other persons as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate. (7) The Chief Inspector must arrange for the report to be published in such manner as he considers appropriate. (8) In this section— “careers guidance” includes guidance about undertaking any training, education, employment or occupation; “relevant student” means a student— who is aged under 19, or who is aged 19 or over and is someone for whom an EHC plan is maintained.
Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector may inspect any education or training to which this Chapter applies (in a case where he is not required to do so by virtue of any provision of this Chapter). (1A) The Chief Inspector must inspect an exempt institution if requested to do so by the Secretary of State. (2) The Chief Inspector may inspect any education or training to which this Chapter does not apply if— (a) it is further education (whether for persons aged 16 or over but under 19, or for persons aged 19 or over) or training for persons aged 16 or over, and (b) he is requested to conduct the inspection by the provider of the education or training. (2A) On completing an inspection under subsection (1) or (1A) conducted in response to a request from the Secretary of State or any other person or body, the Chief Inspector must— (a) make a written report on the inspection; (b) arrange for the report to be published in such manner as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate. (3) On completing an inspection under this section conducted in any other case, the Chief Inspector may— (a) make a written report on it; (b) arrange for the report to be published in such manner as he considers appropriate. (4) If the Chief Inspector makes a report of an inspection conducted under subsection (1) or (1A), he must send copies of the report to— (a) the Secretary of State, (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ba) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) any local authority in England providing funds for the education or training inspected, and (d) the provider of the education or training inspected. (5) Copies may also be sent to such other persons as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate. (5A) In the case of an inspection conducted under subsection (1) in response to a request from the provider of the education or training concerned, the Chief Inspector may charge the provider for the cost of the inspection. (6) In the case of an inspection conducted under subsection (2) the Chief Inspector may charge the provider of the education or training concerned for the cost of the inspection. (7) For the purposes of that subsection it is immaterial whether the education or training concerned is provided in the United Kingdom or elsewhere. (8) In this section “exempt institution” has the meaning given by section 125(1B).
Propose a change(1) This section applies where the Chief Inspector publishes a report of an inspection conducted under section 124 or 125 or section 126(1) or (1A). (2) The provider of the education or training which is the subject of the report must prepare a written statement of— (a) the action which he proposes to take in the light of the report, and (b) the period within which he proposes to take that action. (3) That person must— (a) publish the statement within such period, and in such manner, as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State; and (b) send copies of it to such persons as may be so prescribed. (4) The requirements of subsection (2) may be waived by the Chief Inspector.
Propose a change(1) If requested to do so by the Secretary of State, the Chief Inspector must inspect— (a) the quality and availability of a specified description of education or training, in a specified area in England, for persons who are aged 15 or over but under 19; (b) the standards achieved by those receiving that education or training; and (c) whether the financial resources made available to those providing that education and training are managed efficiently and used in a way which provides value for money. (2) The Chief Inspector may conduct such an inspection without being requested to do so. (3) Subsection (4) applies if financial resources have been applied by— (a) the Secretary of State, (aa) ... or (b) a local authority in England, in respect of education or training which is being inspected under this section. (4) In such a case the inspection may extend to considering whether the application of those resources in that way— (a) constituted an efficient and effective use of the resources for the purpose of meeting the needs of persons within subsection (1)(a) as regards education or training of the kind in question, and (b) was appropriate to secure value for money. (5) The education or training that may be made the subject of an inspection under this section (“an area inspection”) is— (a) any education or training to which this Chapter applies, or (b) any other education or training within the scope of the Chief Inspector's functions. (6) A provider of education or training which is the subject of an area inspection must provide the Chief Inspector with any information reasonably requested by him in connection with the inspection. (7) Any local authority in England whose area is wholly or partly within the area which is the subject of an area inspection must provide the Chief Inspector with any information reasonably requested by him in connection with the inspection. (8) In subsection (1)(a) the reference to persons who are aged 15 includes persons— (a) for whom education is being provided at a school, and (b) who will attain that age in the current school year; and for this purpose “school” and “school year” have the same meanings as in EA 1996.
Propose a change(1) On completing an area inspection conducted under section 128, the Chief Inspector must make a written report on it. (2) The Chief Inspector must send copies of the report to— (a) the Secretary of State, (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ba) ... and (c) each local authority in England whose area is wholly or partly within the area subject to the inspection. (3) Copies may also be sent to such other persons as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate. (4) The Chief Inspector must arrange for the report to be published in such manner as he considers appropriate.
Propose a change(1) This section applies where the Chief Inspector publishes a report of an area inspection conducted under section 128. (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) The Secretary of State may direct a local authority in England whose area is wholly or partly within the area covered by the report to prepare a written statement of— (a) the action which they propose to take in the light of the report, and (b) the period within which they propose to take that action. (4) In preparing a statement under subsection... (3) ... the authority must consult such persons as the Secretary of State may direct. (5) The ... authority must— (a) publish the statement within such period, and in such manner, as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State; and (b) send copies of it to such persons as may be so prescribed. (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propose a change(1) This section applies to an inspection conducted by the Chief Inspector under this Chapter, other than one conducted under section 126(2). (2) When conducting such an inspection, the Chief Inspector may, at any reasonable time, enter— (a) any premises on which the education or training inspected is provided; (b) any premises of the provider of that education or training which are used in connection with its provision. (3) In respect of education or training provided by an employer in the workplace, the power of entry conferred by subsection (2) may be exercised only if the employer has been given reasonable notice in writing.
Propose a change(1) This section applies to any inspection conducted by the Chief Inspector under this Chapter, other than one conducted under section 126(2). (2) If the Chief Inspector considers it necessary or expedient for the purposes of the inspection, he may inspect, take copies of, or take away any documents relating to the education or training inspected which are on any premises in relation to which he exercises his power of entry under section 131. (3) The power in subsection (2) includes— (a) power to require any person holding or accountable for any documents kept on the premises to produce them, and (b) in relation to any such documents kept by means of a computer, power to require them to be produced in a form in which they are legible and can be taken away. (4) In connection with inspecting any such documents the Chief Inspector— (a) may obtain access to, and inspect and check the operation of, any computer and associated apparatus or material which he considers is or has been in use in connection with the documents; and (b) may require a person within subsection (5) to afford him such reasonable assistance as he may require for that purpose. (5) A person is within this subsection if he is— (a) the person by whom or on whose behalf the computer is or has been used, or (b) a person having charge of, or otherwise concerned with the operation of, the computer, apparatus or material. (6) The powers conferred by this section may be exercised by the Chief Inspector at reasonable times only; and a person may not be required to do anything in pursuance of any provision of this section otherwise than at a reasonable time. (7) Any person who without reasonable excuse— (a) obstructs the exercise of any power conferred by section 131 or this section, or (b) fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this section, is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector must devise— (a) a common set of principles applicable to all inspections conducted under this Chapter, or (b) two or more common sets of principles each of which is applicable to a particular description of such inspections. (2) A set of principles devised under subsection (1)(a) or (b) is referred to in this section as a “framework”. (3) If the Chief Inspector devises two or more frameworks under subsection (1)(b), he must ensure that, taken together, they cover all inspections conducted under this Chapter. (4) The Chief Inspector must publish a framework in such manner as he considers appropriate. (5) The Chief Inspector may at any time revise a framework. (6) The Chief Inspector must publish a revised framework in such manner as he considers appropriate.
Propose a change(1) The Adult Learning Inspectorate is abolished on the appointed day. (2) In this section “the appointed day” means the day appointed under section 188 for the coming into force of this section.
Propose a change(1) This Chapter applies to the following functions of a local authority in England— (a) the functions conferred on the authority under Part 1 of the Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), (b) the education functions of the authority (as defined in section 579(1) of EA 1996), (c) the functions conferred on the authority under sections 10, 12 and 17 to 19 of the Children Act 2004 (c. 31), (d) the social services functions (within the meaning of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42)) of the authority, so far as relating to persons aged under 18, (e) (whether or not within paragraph (d)) functions conferred on or exercisable by the authority under the Children Act 1989 (c. 41), the Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999 (c. 18) , the Adoption and Children Act 2002 or section 2 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017 and functions continuing to be exercisable by the authority under the Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36), ... (ea) any function conferred on the local authority under section 2 of the Childcare Act 2016; and (f) such other functions of the authority as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State. (2) In this Chapter “related activity”, in relation to a function to which this Chapter applies, means (subject to subsections (3) and (4)) anything done in any place by, or pursuant to arrangements made by, the authority under section 2(1)(a) or (b) of the Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22) (promotion of economic and social well-being) or section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 (local authority’s general power of competence) which is similar in nature to anything which could be done by the authority in the performance of the function in question. (3) In relation to a function within subsection (1)(c), (d) or (e), anything done as mentioned in subsection (2) is a “related activity” only if it is done in relation to or for the benefit of— (a) persons aged under 18, (b) persons aged 18 or over in relation to whom the authority have functions under any of sections 23C to 24D of the Children Act 1989, or (c) persons not within paragraph (a) or (b) in connection with adoption or special guardianship. In paragraph (c) “special guardianship” means special guardianship under sections 14A to 14G of the Children Act 1989. (4) In relation to a function prescribed by regulations under subsection (1)(f), anything done as mentioned in subsection (2) is a “related activity” only if it is prescribed as such by the regulations. (5) On the coming into force of this Chapter the Commission for Social Care Inspection is to cease to have functions under Chapter 5 of Part 2 of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43) in relation to anything which may be inspected by the Chief Inspector under this Chapter.
Propose a change(1) The Chief Inspector may inspect— (a) the overall performance by any local authority in England of the functions to which this Chapter applies, or (b) the performance by any such authority of any particular function or functions comprised in the functions to which this Chapter applies. (2) An inspection under subsection (1) of the performance by an authority of any function must include an inspection of any related activity. (3) When requested to do so by the Secretary of State, the Chief Inspector must conduct an inspection under this section in relation to the local authority specified in the request. (4) Such a request may specify particular matters which the Chief Inspector must inspect.
Propose a change(1) On completing an inspection under section 136, the Chief Inspector must make a written report on the matters which were the subject of the inspection. (2) The Chief Inspector must send copies of the report to— (a) the local authority in England which was inspected, and (b) the Secretary of State. (3) Where an authority receive a copy of a report under this section, they must prepare a written statement of— (a) the action which they propose to take in the light of the report, and (b) the period within which they propose to take that action. (4) The authority must publish— (a) the report, and (b) the statement prepared under subsection (3), within such period, and in such manner, as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State. (5) Such regulations may provide for the authority to charge a reasonable fee for providing a person with a copy of a document published under subsection (4). (6) The Chief Inspector may arrange for any report under this section to be published in such manner as he considers appropriate.
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Propose a change(1) This section applies to— (a) any inspection conducted by the Chief Inspector under section 136, ... (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) The Chief Inspector may, at any reasonable time, enter any premises for the purposes of the inspection ..., other than any premises excluded by subsection (3). (3) The premises excluded by this subsection are any domestic premises that are not a school (within the meaning of EA 1996).
Propose a change(1) This section applies to— (a) any inspection conducted by the Chief Inspector under section 136, ... (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) If the Chief Inspector considers it necessary or expedient for the purposes of the inspection ..., he may do any of the following— (a) inspect, take copies of, or take away any documents which— (i) relate to the performance by the local authority being inspected ... of any function to which this Chapter applies, or to any related activity, and (ii) are on any premises in relation to which he exercises his power of entry under section 139, (b) inspect or take away any other item which is on the premises, (c) interview in private— (i) any person working on the premises, or (ii) (subject to subsection (3)) any person accommodated or cared for there, and (d) make any other examination into the state and management of the premises and treatment of persons accommodated or cared for there. (3) Subsection (2)(c)(ii) does not apply unless consent to the interview is given by or on behalf of the person concerned. (4) The power in subsection (2)(a) includes— (a) power to require any person holding or accountable for any documents kept on the premises to produce them, and (b) in relation to documents kept by means of a computer, power to require them to be produced in a form in which they are legible and can be taken away. (5) In connection with inspecting any such documents, the Chief Inspector— (a) may obtain access to, and inspect and check the operation of, any computer and associated apparatus or material which he considers is or has been in use in connection with the documents, and (b) may require a person within subsection (6) to afford him such reasonable assistance as he may require for that purpose. (6) A person is within this subsection if he is— (a) the person by whom or on whose behalf the computer is or has been used, or (b) a person having charge of, or otherwise concerned with the operation of, the computer, apparatus or material. (7) The Chief Inspector may— (a) require any person to afford him such facilities and assistance with respect to matters within the person's control as are necessary to enable him to exercise his powers under section 139 or this section, and (b) take such measurements and photographs and make such recordings as he considers necessary to enable him to exercise those powers. (8) The powers conferred by this section may be exercised by the Chief Inspector at reasonable times only; and a person may not be required to do anything in pursuance of any provision of this section otherwise than at a reasonable time. (9) Any person who without reasonable excuse— (a) obstructs the exercise of any power conferred by section 139 or this section, or (b) fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this section, is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
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