Made under the Education Reform Act 1988

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The Northern School of Art (Becoming a Higher Education Corporation) Order 2026

Published: Mon 6th Jul 26 Came into force: Sat 1st Aug 26

Transferred the Northern School of Art from the further education sector to the higher education sector by reconstituting it as a higher education corporation.


This Order transitions the Northern School of Art from a further education corporation to a higher education corporation.

It exercises powers granted to the Secretary of State for Education under the Education Reform Act 1988 and applies to the institution located in England.

The Order designates August 1, 2026, as the formal date for this change in legal status and sector classification.

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