SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 6English higher education information: designated body

Part 1Designation

Designation

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1

This paragraph applies where, in accordance with paragraph 2 the OfS recommends the designation of a body (“the recommended body”) under this Schedule.

2

The Secretary of State may designate the recommended body for the purposes of sections 64 and 65 only if the Secretary of State considers that the body is suitable to be designated under this Schedule.

3

If the Secretary of State decides to designate the recommended body, the Secretary of State must—

a

notify the body of the designation before the date on which the designation takes effect (“the effective date”), and

b

publish notice of the designation before that date.

4

The notice of the designation must state—

a

the name of the body, and

b

the effective date.

5

If the Secretary of State decides not to designate the recommended body, the Secretary of State must publish the reasons for not doing so.