6 Functions in respect of youth work, recreation etc

6  Functions in respect of youth work, recreation etc

(1)     Before section 508 of EA 1996 (functions of [local authority] in respect of facilities for recreation and social and physical training), and immediately after the cross-heading which precedes that section, insert—

“507A LEAs in England: functions in respect of recreational and training facilities for children under 13

(1)     A local education authority in England must secure that the facilities for primary and secondary education provided for their area include adequate facilities for recreation and social and physical training for children who have not attained the age of 13.

(2)     For the purposes of subsection (1) a local education authority may—

(a)     establish, maintain and manage, or assist the establishment, maintenance and management of—

(i)     camps, holiday classes, playing fields, play centres, and

(ii)     other places, including playgrounds, gymnasiums and swimming baths not appropriated to any school or other educational institution,

at which facilities for recreation and social and physical training are available for persons receiving primary or secondary education;

(b)     organise games, expeditions and other activities for such persons; and

(c)     defray, or contribute towards, the expenses of such games, expeditions and other activities.

(3)     When making arrangements

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