Commentary on Sections Further education and training Section 101: School sixth-forms
327.This section provides the Commission with the power to fund education provided by school sixth forms maintained by local authorities and impose appropriate terms and conditions similar to those permissible under section 99. Funding under this section is to be made to local authorities and must be applied as part of the authority’s schools budget.
328.The governing body of a maintained school with a sixth form in Wales must comply with the requirements contained in the Learner Engagement Code. A local authority in receipt of funding under this section and the governing body of a maintained school with a sixth form in Wales must also have regard to advice or guidance given by the Commission.