SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 6English higher education information: designated body
Part 1Designation
Removal of designation
I1C15
1
The Secretary of State may by notice remove a designation under this Schedule.
2
The notice must—
a
include reasons for the Secretary of State's decision, and
b
specify the date on which the designation is removed.
3
The Secretary of State may only remove the designation if—
a
the Secretary of State is satisfied that removing the designation would be appropriate, or
b
the designated body consents to the removal of the designation.
4
Before removing the designation the Secretary of State must consult—
a
the OfS,
b
a number of registered higher education providers that, taken together, appear to the Secretary of State to comprise a broad range of the different types of such providers,
c
a number of persons that, taken together, appear to the Secretary of State to represent, or promote the interests of, a broad range of students on higher education courses provided by registered higher education providers,
d
a number of persons that, taken together, appear to the Secretary of State to represent, or promote the interests of, a broad range of employers of graduates, and
e
such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
5
In determining whether a designation under this Schedule should be removed, the Secretary of State must have regard to any relevant information that the OfS has provided to the Secretary of State.
6
The Secretary of State must publish a notice under this paragraph.