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School organisation and Place Planning Officers.

Summary

On 1 February 2012, section 37 of the Education Act 2011 was commenced, introducing Schedule 11 of the Act. This makes changes to Part 2 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 in relation to the process for establishing new schools, including the academy/Free School presumption.

Advice for local authorities and new school proposers is now available on the Department's website.

Action required and due date

To note.