Guidance
Statutory intervention powers for the FE sector
Guidance on the powers the Secretary of State for Education can use to intervene in further education (FE) providers.
Applies to England
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This guidance is for:
- governors
- CEOs and principals
- finance directors
- senior leadership teams
It relates to:
- sixth form colleges
- further education colleges
- designated institutions
The guidance:
- explains the circumstances in which the Secretary of State’s statutory intervention powers may be exercised
- explains the processes that the Department for Education will follow when deciding whether to use statutory intervention powers
- outlines what type of action the Secretary of State may take
It should used alongside the guidance on college oversight: support and intervention.
The Secretary of State’s intervention powers are set out in sections 56A and 56E of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.
Updates to this page
Published 14 December 2022