YPLA e-bulletin

Issue 43
7 March 2012

Sixth form colleges: Changes to Instruments and Articles of Government

Sixth form colleges will receive letters, by post, on a short, but technically necessary consultation on Modification Orders that will amend sixth form college Instruments and Articles of Government from 1 April 2012.

The orders are a legal necessity to enable sixth form colleges to exercise the new powers that will be afforded to them on commencement of the Education Act 2011, including the power to modify or replace their own Instrument and Articles.

The time to consult is unusually short because of the closure of the YPLA. The letters provide a full explanation for the consultation. Responses are requested by Tuesday 20 March 2012. The text of the letter, a Q&A brief and the four draft Modification Orders are available on the YPLA website.

Information for:

• Sixth form colleges

General Articles for everyone	Young People Articles for post-16 providers	Academies Articles for Academies and Sponsors
Education Funding Agency contact details National Careers Service launch	2012/13 academic year funding 16-19 Bursary Fund ONS reclassification of sixth form and FE colleges Placement Technical Guidance for Independent Specialist Providers for 2012/13 Sixth form colleges: Changes to Instruments and Articles of Government Local authorities grant return and use of funds statement 2011-12	2012/13 academic year funding Academies Capital Maintenance Fund 2012-13 Whole of Government Accounts Reminder: Academy financial returns due Summer schools programme for disadvantaged pupils

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