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.