Education Act 1996

Type Public General Act
Publication 1996-07-24
Last updated 2026-08-18
State In force
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[^key-10ddbef9341a03cd21bac97e1fe34a77]: Words in s. 2(2B) inserted (1.10.2002 for E., 1.8.2004 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 177(2)(b), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2004/912, art. 5, Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-10eebd62125709f4c5c349fb9a698720]: Word in s. 444ZA(8)(b) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 9(8)(b); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-1182a91915cf8737e33e9fb46f817786]: Words in s. 342(1) substituted (1.9.2021) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), ss. 57(3)(a)(i), 100(3); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(e)

[^key-11cf9fd404cb9f8dfd710ed073d722f0]: Words in s. 317(5) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 15(a); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-11f35104a277e7af2aff46a6f97d94ee]: S. 497 restricted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), ss. 87(2), 216(3) (with ss. 6(4), 84, 89(2), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(6)(a) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-125b6810f5cfc3ed25e47ae9d4537431]: Sch. 35C para. 3(1)(2) modified (E.) (1.6.2007) by The School Travel (Pupils with Dual Registration) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1367), regs. 1(2)(a), 2

[^key-12ad45393d0ef753befa0ece22d3d57f]: Words in s. 580 substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 60(g); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-12c1beefa53e71f31d8b914573326236]: S. 512ZB(4)(aa)(ii) repealed (31.3.2022) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 1; S.I. 2018/145, art. 2 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/655, art. 2)

[^key-12ea165615379dd96452e01bdfe278d7]: S. 15ZA(6)(7) applied (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 83(4), 269(4); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2

[^key-130a3a2e2b0a32075339a656c1e338e0]: Words in s. 5(3A)(b) renumbered as s. 5(3A)(b)(i) (1.10.2013) by School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 17(2)(a); S.I. 2013/1800, art. 3(j)

[^key-130c679d1773103ac28adac05ee04216]: S. 497A(4) substituted (26.7.2002 for E., 1.8.2003 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 60(6), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2002, art. 3; S.I. 2003/1718, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

[^key-133ecc2efd7b587965558fd99474a712]: S. 451(2) excluded (E.) (1.9.2012) by The Education (Charges for Early Years Provision) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/962), regs. 1(1), 2(1)

[^key-137b4f8de2ff0e8a01a3d8da909cc9eb]: Word in s. 333 title omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 31(4); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-137dcd3ae0497313d0757d28eaa38c58]: Ss. 550ZC(6A)-(6G) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 2(4)(b), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-13e607b060cc3b4413ded046a3ae4463]: S. 329A(13)(a) modified (31.3.2004) by The Blackburn with Darwen (Maintained Nursery School Governance) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/657), arts. 1(1), 3(a)

[^key-13ee9b9aa0ea3e537bd0d648c79006c0]: S. 483A(3) omitted (1.9.2021 for specified purposes, 1.1.2022 for specified purposes, 1.9.2022 for specified purposes, 1.9.2025 for specified purposes) by virtue of Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(21)(c); S.I. 2021/373, arts. 3, 4, 6, 7 (as amended by S.I. 2021/938, art. 2); S.I. 2021/1243, art. 3 (with arts. 4-23) (as amended by S.I. 2021/1428, art. 2); S.I. 2021/1244, art. 3 (with arts. 4-21) (as amended by S.I. 2021/1428, art. 3); S.I. 2021/1245, arts. 3, 4 (with art. 1(4)); S.I. 2022/891, art. 3 (with arts. 4-25); S.I. 2022/892, arts. 2, 3 (with arts. 4-18); S.I. 2022/893, arts. 2, 4; S.I. 2022/894, art. 3; S.I. 2022/895, arts. 3, 4; S.I. 2022/896, art. 3 (with arts. 1(7), 4-22); S.I. 2022/897, art. 3 (with arts. 1(8), 4-21); S.I. 2022/898, arts. 2, 3

[^key-141bc4861408b12b8416be1069797fef]: S. 316A(2)(c)(ii) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 14(2)(b); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-14d193cf59e4b688cacfb57efcc9b049]: S. 530(1)(c) substituted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 11(2); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

[^key-14e411ae7c7bd356fb112f398b310817]: Words in s. 483A(2)(a) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 44(2); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-1502a19b703a03a26d750fc3befee5eb]: Words in s. 496(2)(b) inserted (20.2.2014) by School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 2(4)(b); S.I. 2014/178, art. 2(f) (with art. 3)

[^key-150f7ce95ce27209fd3ca47a8c88c2e5]: S. 535(4) substituted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 26(4); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)

[^key-1522e0bfc17202ae6b20b4f293613363]: Word in s. 336(4) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 33(1)(e); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-1545b39f9d4b55e01bbea350bfb2bbca]: S. 497A(3) repealed (26.7.2002 for E., 1.8.2003 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 60(5), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2002, art. 3; S.I. 2003/1718, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

[^key-15482b28f2c9ea9b5f60f7ce00484356]: Words in s. 322(4) substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 4 para. 44; S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-158b95d33efc08f0b7be50cfc97a92db]: S. 332C cross-heading omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 29(1); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-15e1b0f0ceb79a564047ab74e0fbecc8]: Words in s. 509AB(3)(c) substituted (7.3.2009) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 83(a), 173(4); S.I. 2009/387, art. 3(1) (with art. 3(2))

[^key-1618542d2083cb587647c56591758918]: S. 578 entry added (15.11.2011) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 82(1)(h), 83(2)

[^key-164277bf539a24baca477dc620c3e7e3]: Words in s. 508F(9) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 46; S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-1642c6661ddcd353db107caa5197abd4]: Words in s. 512ZB(4)(a) substituted (25.5.2010) by Child Poverty Act 2010 (c. 9), ss. 26(1)(b)(i), 31(2)

[^key-1667e8a0e6dc48230cbf9aa0bf3dcec8]: S. 512ZB(4)(c)(ii) and word repealed (31.3.2022) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 1; S.I. 2018/145, art. 2 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/655, art. 2)

[^key-17039ae664b3077b8aa031c715b59c27]: S. 497A applied (with modifications) (1.3.2005 for E.) by Children Act 2004 (c. 31), s. 50(1)-(3), (5)(6), 67(7)(e); S.I. 2005/394, art. 2(1)(f)

[^key-171589fb026ce22eb3f5c7976af0722b]: S. 17 functions made exercisable (3.3.2017) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/251), arts. 1(2)(b), 10(b)

[^key-17c9e704926d191efef5c570170e6514]: S. 3: power to modify conferred (temp.) (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 17 para. 5 (with ss. 88-90)

[^key-17f259bff6d1485fe1faba83fa276bc4]: Sch. 35C inserted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 9; S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(dd)

[^key-186934b8b52645aa56b8140ae8deac12]: S. 336A(2)(a) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 35(b); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-18af3446e18a6af78d5fb9a8f7718c9a]: Word in s. 314(1) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 13(2)(b); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-18d8ff2b584330b0f19f3e830c4994f9]: Words in Sch. 27 para. 11(4) substituted (6.3.2012) by Education (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 5), s. 26(3), Sch. para. 5(b) (as amended (5.5.2010) by S.I. 2010/1148, arts. 1, 5(2)); S.I. 2012/320, art. 3(m)

[^key-190adb78c3b62ef0a98a515f723531fd]: S. 509AC(3) repealed (6.3.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), s. 28(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(4)(a), Sch. 2; S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-199931d06a18bebe62a381670583a847]: S. 316A(2)(c) modified (temp.) (1.10.2007) by The New Woodlands School Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2599), arts. 1, 3(a) (with arts. 4, 8)

[^key-19bb5048b4a3daed02d2dff4bb8ad6aa]: Words in s. 496(2)(b) substituted (8.1.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 168(1), 188(2)

[^key-19d8858b4d2c4bdb80e77e42a5c69a70]: Words in s. 313(4) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 12(2); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-1a05728d9ca7ccfb731c402eb7b059e0]: S. 497(1)(3) modified (7.8.2013) by The Transfer of Functions (Youth Leisure-time Activities) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1721), arts. 1(2), 3(3)(b) (with art. 4)

[^key-1a073e6cf9a087255b1fb253e50e47ee]: S. 408(4)(h) inserted (5.10.2015) by Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 3), ss. 9(3)(c), 25(3); S.I. 2015/1680, art. 2(d)

[^key-1a0854709a6b06b854a07469edd33bff]: S. 454(3)(4) modified (1.9.2013) by The Operation of the Local Curriculum (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1793), regs. 1(1), 6(1)(a)

[^key-1a703ac252733aeed845336a82029049]: Words in s. 463(1)(b) substituted (1.9.2021 for specified purposes, 1.1.2022 for specified purposes, 1.9.2022 for specified purposes, 1.9.2025 for specified purposes) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(20); S.I. 2021/373, arts. 3, 4, 6, 7 (as amended by S.I. 2021/938, art. 2); S.I. 2021/1243, art. 3 (with arts. 4-23) (as amended by S.I. 2021/1428, art. 2); S.I. 2021/1244, art. 3 (with arts. 4-21) (as amended by S.I. 2021/1428, art. 3); S.I. 2021/1245, arts. 3, 4 (with art. 1(4)); S.I. 2022/891, art. 3 (with arts. 4-25); S.I. 2022/892, arts. 2, 3 (with arts. 4-18); S.I. 2022/893, arts. 2, 4; S.I. 2022/894, art. 3; S.I. 2022/895, arts. 3, 4; S.I. 2022/896, art. 3 (with arts. 1(7), 4-22); S.I. 2022/897, art. 3 (with arts. 1(8), 4-21); S.I. 2022/898, arts. 2, 3

[^key-1a990a2e11b6df0f36ed52380e292991]: S. 562J(1) power to apply in part (with modifications) conferred (1.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 70(7), 139(6); S.I. 2015/375, art. 2(b)

[^key-1a995bfc063ac891a327cd2764e89a80]: Words in s. 579(1) substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), arts. 1, 3(2)(b)

[^key-1b4544a5161a1aef9edf5933f36a09a0]: Words in s. 545(2)(a) repealed (6.11.2006 for E., 2.1.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 55, Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2006/2895, art. 2; S.I. 2007/3611, art. 4(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-1b4a4e308a7d1886e2111f25f5839d31]: Words in s. 509AB title substituted (12.1.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 2 para. 10(2); S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-1b589fe3a6a45e76401342c60640f73e]: Words in s. 13(2)(a) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(a) (with art. 7)

[^key-1b61c9bf13f4df782465be775c9261ab]: S. 403(1ZB) inserted (E.) (1.9.2020) by The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/924), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(3)

[^key-1b72399957ecafc8c69b4c66d157d71d]: S. 318(3) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 16(2); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-1bc6bc8d92a0ae33d13ed783014e3e6f]: S. 497 applied (1.2.2012) by The School Admissions (Admission Arrangements and Co-ordination of Admission Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/8), regs. 1(1), 32 (with reg. 1(3)(4))

[^key-1c043b51543133df67a6979d81edd9a1]: S. 562 modified (temp.) (1.9.2021 for specified purposes, 1.1.2022 for specified purposes, 1.9.2022 for specified purposes, 1.9.2025 for specified purposes) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 44(5)-(7), 100(3); S.I. 2021/373, arts. 3, 4, 6, 7 (as amended by S.I. 2021/938, art. 2); S.I. 2021/1243, art. 3 (with arts. 4-23) (as amended by S.I. 2021/1428, art. 2); S.I. 2021/1244, art. 3 (with arts. 4-21) (as amended by S.I. 2021/1428, art. 3); S.I. 2021/1245, arts. 3, 4 (with art. 1(4)); S.I. 2022/891, art. 3 (with arts. 4-25); S.I. 2022/892, arts. 2, 3 (with arts. 4-18); S.I. 2022/893, arts. 2, 3, 4; S.I. 2022/894, art. 3; S.I. 2022/895, arts. 3, 4; S.I. 2022/896, art. 3 (with arts. 1(7), 4-22); S.I. 2022/897, art. 3 (with arts. 1(8), 4-21); S.I. 2022/898, arts. 2, 3

[^key-1c3cd8641d7df8c9bb73b36461b90073]: Words in s. 408(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 8 para. 7; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-1c6c4e8284c2224c49139224faf6a6fe]: S. 15B(3)(c) inserted (1.8.2024) by Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 8(4) (with s. 19); S.I. 2024/806, art. 2(k)(vi) (with art. 28)

[^key-1c7722658c395e2af88fce6f88778fa7]: S. 312A inserted (1.9.2010 for E., 1.4.2011 for W.) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 52(2), 269(3)(4); S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5; S.I. 2011/829, art. 2(d)

[^key-1cc731349409364862ecd73557157a38]: Sch. 35B inserted (1.9.2007 for the insertion of Sch. 35B para. 1 for specified purposes and paras. 2-10, 14, 15 for all purposes, 1.9.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 8; S.I. 2007/1801, art. 4(k); S.I. 2008/1971, art. 2(b)

[^key-1ccbb3904909b124fbf583edfc571b16]: Words in s. 316A(11)(b) repealed (1.9.2003 for E., 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 38(b), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-1ce5063225a5e0450f7e538df00d764c]: Words in s. 322(1) substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 4 para. 44; S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-1d51665c083a2435dcefc072e4c65d27]: S. 512A(4)(b) substituted (7.6.2005) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), ss. 112, 125(2)

[^key-1d5c14c4b47766f90a11c05a47559c33]: Word in s. 11(1)(a) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 9(3)(a); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-1dc1b165c9aa9e28e23e76f3acf9ab1c]: S. 512ZB(4)(b)(i)-(iia) repealed (31.3.2022) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 1; S.I. 2018/145, art. 2 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/655, art. 2)

[^key-1dd373d739305568cfcd2248102451a7]: Words in s. 333 cross-heading inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 30; S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-1dda179546a4ad76c47e1a645f098040]: Words in s. 569(4) inserted (E.W.) (10.2.2012) by Education (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 5), ss. 8(5), 26(3) (as amended (5.5.2010) by S.I. 2010/1148, arts. 1, 5(2)); S.I. 2012/320, art. 2(c)

[^key-1e532050e655f46723f314d62fb726c9]: S. 560A functions made exercisable concurrently (9.2.2017) by The West of England Combined Authority Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/126), arts. 1(3), 25(1), Sch. 5 para. 3

[^key-1e9698cc672d28f0cccebce23b0d14f2]: Ss. 436H-436S and cross-heading inserted (29.4.2026 but only in relation to the power to make regulations conferred by ss. 436I, 436S, otherwise prosp.) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 39(2), 78(1)(a)(3)(5)

[^key-1ece0f591c48d62811141632e92ebd20]: S. 497A(1) substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 7(9)(b)

[^key-1ee004433357327bf40dcd4f4b7f4acf]: Words in s. 332(1) substituted (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), s. 199(1)(4), Sch. 4 para. 105; S.I. 2004/759, art. 2

[^key-1fd9ae92b4e8674f064b9efd8566d2ef]: Act applied (with modifications) (1.10.2010) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Transitional Provisions, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit) (Existing Awards) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/875), regs. 1(2), 16, Sch. 2 (which amending S.I. was revoked (27.8.2010) by S.I. 2010/1906, reg. 2)

[^key-1fdfa48ade468968da55b0d30aa06ce9]: Words in s. 316A(10) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 14(4)(a); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-1fff8dbb84e591e1c6183c6475fbb04b]: S. 497 modified (E.) (25.5.2007) by The Education (Supply of Information about the School Workforce) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1264), regs. 1(1), 10

[^key-20129152368a11ec89f73c440b331ddf]: S. 2(6A) inserted (1.10.2002 for E., 1.8.2004 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 177(3), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2004/912, art. 5, Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-204172708455abbb4c2dc99c76de6ce6]: S. 576 excluded (1.1.2014) by The Education (Information About Individual Pupils) (England) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2094), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(3)

[^key-209d112b7621cef04735cfedb58b701c]: S. 456(4)(aa) inserted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 48(2), 82(2)(d)

[^key-20d468876abc7ab0fc8ed4ef68cd1ae3]: Words in s. 562G(1) inserted (1.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 57(2); S.I. 2015/375, art. 2(e)

[^key-20f5cc18b6a5e621f05469961af6a438]: Words in s. 409(4) substituted (20.2.2014) by School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 2(2); S.I. 2014/178, art. 2(f) (with art. 3)

[^key-20fb402bc4c5b9a65cd543dfa40e01ab]: S. 455 applied (6.3.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), ss. 6(3), 28(2); S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-2108a99a48236c45dbde6a8f06d68009]: Words in s. 569(2B) substituted (29.4.2026 for the purposes of making regulations) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 38(4)(c), 78(1)(a)(3)(5)

[^key-210cd0b1fa7887ddc7379a869994c1aa]: S. 514A(1)(a) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 50(2)(b); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-21b65f311667322b73adf574f80f848e]: Words in s. 529(2) substituted (1.10.2013) by School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 17(5)(b); S.I. 2013/1800, art. 3(j)

[^key-21e9a94e3b00870f66943bc38032f417]: Words in s. 332BA(2) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 27(2); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/2270 (as amended (1.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/505)

[^key-220489a027d3a51f6abd93e5ac6b94ec]: S. 496(1) modified (7.8.2013) by The Transfer of Functions (Youth Leisure-time Activities) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1721), arts. 1(2), 3(3)(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-22f232d2508c9ec15bb01f2741b8ecd6]: Words in s. 535(1) inserted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 26(2); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)

[^key-23027649c18a6719ac081ccc1b53295a]: S. 560A functions made exercisable concurrently (1.4.2014) by The Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Combined Authority Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/865), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 3 (with art. 8(4))

[^key-2305e3ffc1b51565431480a418a50bd2]: S. 494 modified (18.5.2012) by The Wiltshire Council (Arrangements for the Provision of Suitable Education) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1107), arts. 1(2)(a), 6(3) (with art. 5)

[^key-230c53304c44587e70b2f41ad8bcda0d]: S. 509A(5)(b) repealed (1.9.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), s. 28(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(5)(c), Sch. 2; S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-231ad45f1354821f421da9c98f595577]: S. 508(4) inserted (1.8.2024) by Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 8(7) (with s. 19); S.I. 2024/806, art. 2(k)(vi) (with art. 28)

[^key-23d60aa2bd64ebd624e407cdeee5c219]: Words in s. 455(1)(c) inserted (1.9.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), ss. 22(2)(b), 28(2); S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-23df866ef3c47b285be7f5981632ba34]: S. 497B(3) applied (1.10.2002 for E., 1.8.2003 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 64(4), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2003/1718, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

[^key-241debf27cead84545f953e415ccccfb]: S. 571: transfer of functions (7.8.2013) by The Transfer of Functions (Youth Leisure-time Activities) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1721), arts. 1(2), 2(c) (with art. 4)

[^key-2493c99844bf2c28271484ea5679cbaf]: Words in s. 554(4)(a)(ii) inserted (1.9.2022 for specified purposes, 1.9.2023 for specified purposes, 1.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.9.2025 for specified purposes) by The Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (Consequential Amendments) (Primary Legislation) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/744), reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2(10)(b)(i)(bb)

[^key-24976c8b8a4ccea7d3ada0a65c98159b]: Words in s. 510(2) inserted (1.9.2021) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(22); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(ix)

[^key-249f85c43eabbe23ac8bcd187339c9c6]: S. 562F(5)(6) omitted (1.9.2021 for specified purposes, 1.1.2022 for specified purposes, 1.9.2022 for specified purposes, 1.9.2025 for specified purposes) by virtue of Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(27); S.I. 2021/373, arts. 3, 4, 6, 7 (as amended by S.I. 2021/938, art. 2); S.I. 2021/1243, art. 3 (with arts. 4-23) (as amended by S.I. 2021/1428, art. 2); S.I. 2021/1244, art. 3 (with arts. 4-21) (as amended by S.I. 2021/1428, art. 3); S.I. 2021/1245, arts. 3, 4 (with art. 1(4)); S.I. 2022/891, art. 3 (with arts. 4-25); S.I. 2022/892, arts. 2, 3 (with arts. 4-18); S.I. 2022/893, arts. 2, 4; S.I. 2022/894, art. 3; S.I. 2022/895, arts. 3, 4; S.I. 2022/896, art. 3 (with arts. 1(7), 4-22); S.I. 2022/897, art. 3 (with arts. 1(8), 4-21); S.I. 2022/898, arts. 2, 3

[^key-24d9dd40ecca28926c7e16239a08866a]: Words in s. 444(6) substituted (8.11.2006) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 109(6), 188(1) (with s. 109(11))

[^key-251a75001376229f422de86852664cb2]: S. 326(4)(c) inserted (6.3.2012) by Education (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 5), s. 26(3), Sch. para. 2(b) (as amended (5.5.2010) by S.I. 2010/1148, arts. 1, 5(2)); S.I. 2012/320, art. 3(m)

[^key-252f3c838c5643a967db2e0bcbe32964]: Word in s. 550ZD(4) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 2(5)(e), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-2549eade5e0df676160b5bd0bd538caf]: Words in Sch. 26 para. 3(3)(a) inserted (8.1.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 174(2), 188(2) (with s. 174(4))

[^key-258c1dfbfbd45793fcabbc425881afef]: Words in s. 557(1)(b)(ii) inserted (1.9.2022 for specified purposes, 1.9.2023 for specified purposes, 1.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.9.2025 for specified purposes) by The Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (Consequential Amendments) (Primary Legislation) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/744), reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2(12)(b)

[^key-25cd51865a85d74b5249c2ce905d4c00]: Words in s. 15A(1A) substituted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 2 para. 4(4); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2

[^key-25d000732757f5f84d5548013f339fd8]: Words in s. 6(1) inserted (1.10.2002 for E., 31.3.2004 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 156(1), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2004/912, art. 4, Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-25eee6035fe50e9e5d70938e826af84d]: S. 499(9) substituted (1.9.2003 for E., 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 50 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/2071, art. 2 (with art. 2(2)); S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.

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