Children and Families Act 2014 Explanatory Notes

Schedule 6: Repeal of requirement to appoint a Children’s Rights Director: Transfer schemes

473.Paragraph 1 contains a power for the Secretary of State to make a scheme in relation to designated members of staff who are members of staff of Ofsted to become members of staff of the Children’s Commissioner. The Schedule provides that the scheme may contain provisions as to continuity of employment.

474.Paragraph 2 contains a power for the Secretary of State to make a property transfer scheme, transferring to the Children’s Commissioner any property, rights and liabilities of Ofsted.

475.Paragraph 3 provides that for the purposes of the transfer schemes, references to “the Office” (i.e. Ofsted) include, so far as relevant, the Chief Inspector.

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