PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Regional Schools Commissioners (11 February 2016)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what duties are placed on regional school commissioners to consult with local authorities on school place planning.
Asked by:
Sir Nicholas Dakin (Labour)
Asked by:
Sir Nicholas Dakin (Labour)
Answer
Local authorities are responsible for ensuring there are sufficient school places in their local area.
The RSCs are responsible for approving the sponsors of new free schools and intervening in underperforming academies and free schools in their area. The RSCs consider basic need when making decisions on proposed changes to academies, and must consider any representations from local authorities.
Answered by:
Edward Timpson (Conservative)
25 February 2016
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