Protection of school playing fields and land for academies
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Covers the two main circumstances in which local authorities need to seek the consent of the Secretary of State for Education and Skills to dispose of certain categories of land. It also covers the disposal of playing fields by certain school bodies. The guidance describes the following legislation which provides for these circumstances: Section 77 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, and Schedule 8 to the Learning and Skills Act 2000.
History
Replaces DfEE Circular 3/99 Protection of school playing fields. Supersedes Protection of school playing fields and land for city academies (DFES, 2001). This document is no longer available from the original publisher therefore the status is unconfirmed.
Subjects
- Sports/recreational facilities
- Educational facilities
- Building types
- Sports facilities
Publisher History
Since June 2007 now known as the Department for Children, Schools and Families. In 1999 the Department for Education and Skills took over the Department for Education and Employment. They continued to produce the building bulletins and other design guidance to support the construction of school facilities.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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