Commentary on Sections Part 10: Schools Chapter 4: School Support Staff Pay and Conditions: England
718.This Chapter establishes the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (“SSSNB”). The SSSNB will be responsible for negotiating matters referred to it that are related to the remuneration, duties or working time of school support staff, with a view to reaching and submitting agreements to the Secretary of State for his consideration.
719.The provisions enable the Secretary of State to make orders relating to those agreements submitted to him where he believes they properly address any matters referred to the SSSNB; are practicable for schools and local education authorities (as employers of school support staff) to implement; and have taken into account any factors that the Secretary of State has asked the SSSNB to have regard to during its considerations.