Regional Schools Commissioners
(asked on 11th February 2016) - View Source
Question to the Department for Education:
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.
This question was answered on 25th February 2016
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.