Commentary on Sections Repeal of duties of governing bodies, local authorities and others Section 33: Duty to appoint school improvement partners
176.Section 33 repeals section 5 of EIA 2006, removing the duty on a local authority to appoint a school improvement partner (known as a “SIP”) for each school they maintain. The SIP provides advice to the school and governing body in order to help improve the attainment and outcomes of pupils.