92.This section allows the Chief Inspector to provide inspections or advice in relation to the provision of education by private arrangement. For example, an establishment providing both further and higher education might want to ask the Chief Inspector to inspect the higher education elements which do not fall under section 38. Alternatively, an establishment might want/need to enter into an arrangement with the Chief Inspector in order to contract for the provision of recognised ‘educational oversight’ for the purposes of UK Visas and Immigration sponsor status for some of its students. The Chief Inspector may recover the expenses of carrying out the inspections or providing the advice.
Overview of the Act Functions Section 40 – The voluntary arrangements function