Education Act 1996

[^key-6496b48d9810aea6a62ad5dc861336c5]: S. 13A: functions made exercisable concurrently (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 33 (with art. 9)

[^key-64a57308156d93504424638a7e673c6b]: Words in s. 509AB(2)(b) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 48(3); 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[^key-64ac5b605aac9bd8120feed138abdb40]: Sch. 37 paras. 34-36 repealed by 2010 c. 15, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2) (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)

[^key-64b0b5c75a6ce72899877b1c2432d99a]: S. 324(5A) applied (with modifications) (W.) (1.2.2006) by The New School (Admissions) (Wales) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/175), regs. 1(1), 9, Sch. (with reg. 2(2))

[^key-653cae3f1bdc21ea24b664c89ef350a0]: Ss. 444A, 444B inserted (E.W.) (27.2.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 23(1), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 3(a)(ii)

[^key-6552b0327364498c7621cb05c2a04cef]: S. 312(3A) inserted (1.9.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 2 para. 6(3); S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5

[^key-65c26f41cfd4373603d1d5c8cbb93ef5]: Words in s. 515(4) inserted (6.4.2016) by The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 155

[^key-66682bdac692a699d534162e9b548c8d]: S. 444A(1)(b) substituted (1.9.2005) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 18 para. 3 (with s. 119); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 5

[^key-66bfbdb1770e58528348ac63ee8f5cc4]: Words in s. 444B(4) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 9(9); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-67b98acda1e59fb4167965fad34705ef]: Words in s. 441(4)(b) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 41(6)(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-68225d2e60f4b29f6b15defd063bc06a]: Ss. 496, 497 modified by 2002 c. 32, s. 135C(4) (as inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 9, 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2)

[^key-682f10f67d9677b216ad4a09c11d6c7b]: S. 19(3A)(3B) inserted (1.9.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 101(2), 188(3); S.I. 2007/1801, art. 4(g)

[^key-68b45bf62ac5063f63e714985361d8c0]: Words in s. 5(5) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 1(3); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

[^key-68e9c44d5a5b2d9b2ad58eebee8b318f]: Words in s. 512A(2)(c) substituted (31.3.2003 for W., 6.4.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 201(2)(a)(iii), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/3185, art. 5, Sch. Pt. II; S.I. 2003/124, art. 5 (with art. 6)

[^key-68eecfb8aaa3c4bdf318b86e987970ff]: S. 537B inserted (28.3.2007 for E., 1.9.2009 for W.) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 164, 188(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 2; S.I. 2009/1027, art. 3(b)

[^key-68f16b1736f814e55d879279c6a37666]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3A(b) substituted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 51(4)(b), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 2

[^key-692e76df6d29071eace9285388bb3cb7]: Words in s. 562D(2) inserted (1.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 56; S.I. 2015/375, art. 2(e)

[^key-6a508c18a8d42e6da9c878355f1e31ee]: Words in s. 15ZA(7) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 5(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-6a83c93a031045ea8e0ec3fb2bf1a68e]: S. 497 modified (E.) (1.9.2007) by The Education (Supply of Information about the School Workforce) (No.2) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2260), regs. 1(1), 11

[^key-6afffa6fd46f07261ee22cdbe048c3aa]: Words in s. 556(3) 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(11)

[^key-6b015adecdd13aefb72e72e893295415]: Words in s. 509AC(4) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 31(b) (with art. 2(3))

[^key-6b31f815fc3c0312d993fdd13d77fc5c]: S. 18A(1)(b) functions made exercisable concurrently (1.4.2011) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/908), arts. 1, 10, Sch. 3 para. 6

[^key-6b73e7a2adfd935e520aad19dfebe511]: S. 508A inserted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 76, 188(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(l)

[^key-6b7c7187a9d4531321fad67137b18f30]: S. 15ZC: functions made exercisable concurrently (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 33 (with art. 9)

[^key-6ba0c3f1f2a930e56e01dd624fb6e948]: Word in s. 569(2B) inserted (29.4.2026 for the purposes of making regulations) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 38(4)(b), 78(1)(a)(3)(5)

[^key-6bb41488fee1f1f80923bbfa10f541db]: Words in s. 315(2) inserted (1.9.2003 for E., 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 37 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-6bcdbc0684cd81dee562c1ba638ee2ff]: Words in s. 322(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 78(2)(c); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-6c1dfe2e4c53d1bf62dcf4373b7d5b02]: S. 457(4) modified (1.9.2013) by The Operation of the Local Curriculum (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1793), regs. 1(1), 6(2)

[^key-6c2cfd43e68369e8d3d8bf388a32f02c]: S. 537A(1)(b)(ii) and word inserted (1.4.2012) by The Alternative Provision Academies (Consequential Amendments to Acts) (England) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/976), art. 1, Sch. para. 7 (with art. 3)

[^key-6c851f2ee5d16d3a6f128baddb181df2]: Words in s. 329A(13)(a) repealed (1.9.2003 for E., 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 44, Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-6cfd31398a8ccbd9fb5ba2bf9a85976a]: S. 336ZA omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 134

[^key-6d1b7d2ce30d2c5a34b8de00d9b69a53]: S. 336(3) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 133(d)

[^key-6d60f8b16295cd3ca5255c228ffbc22e]: Words in s. 336A(2) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 35(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-6d687d334944d9870d7af4893652a1d7]: S. 15ZA functions made exercisable concurrently (1.4.2014) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/863), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4

[^key-6d6d1036fdfa90f71f56dd60be06dd06]: S. 348(1)(aa) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 38(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-6dceb4c16926e652290313e7770232d8]: S. 19(6) substituted (1.9.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 101(3), 188(3); S.I. 2007/1801, art. 4(g)

[^key-6e1a7611e46193a4fe205562879c7b18]: S. 512ZB(4)(a)(ai) inserted (29.4.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 2 para. 39(a); S.I. 2013/983, art. 3(1)(b)(i)

[^key-6e450bee123713a4d15ab0690b48f178]: Words in s. 442(5)(b) 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(18)(a)(iii); 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-6e761568bf5d039dd40bdd4dd29a3a3e]: S. 497A(6)(b) substituted (26.7.2002 for E., 1.8.2003 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 60(9), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2002, art. 3; S.I. 2003/1718, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

[^key-6e87e9f63c2ec25b976712ea68c41594]: S. 410 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., 1.8.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 205, 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2008/1728, art. 3, Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-6e88f1a50e3b22f7c90c46351bd3415f]: S. 494: transfer of functions (1.4.2003 for E., 9.1.2004 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 208(2)(3), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/124, art. 4; S.I. 2003/2961, art. 7, Sch. Pt. IV

[^key-6e9e25a69d3592f201edd05292a239d3]: Words in s. 332ZB(1) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 22; 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-6ea7af896b6c9ad5f892f3bdb991cccf]: S. 326A(6) substituted (1.9.2003) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(3), Sch. 18 para. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4), Sch. 18 para. 17); S.I. 2002/3185, art. 6, Sch. Pt. III

[^key-6ed5654ca48296e2c258a54175aefa95]: S. 313(5)(a) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 12(3)(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-6f45089d144b29ce46435b39340041d4]: Words in s. 512(4) inserted (2.9.2013) by Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 3), ss. 8(2)(a), 12(3); S.I. 2013/1985, art. 2(b)

[^key-6f7ad3e2cc8ee9e0ff2977c70c6c2e41]: Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

[^key-7001981bf3e692ef582f768e25dae749]: S. 317(5)-(6A) substituted for s. 317(5)-(7A) (1.9.2005) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 18 para. 2 (with s. 119); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 5 (with Sch. para. 2)

[^key-700d5b27a68f3f5a4f18f3beecaa0766]: S. 404(1B) 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. 3(2)

[^key-704dbc782bdda782ab4961b649eff387]: S. 578 entry added (1.7.2004) by Higher Education Act 2004 (c. 8), ss. 52(1), 54(2)

[^key-7089635342f3923a1365f5801be98f6e]: Ss. 15ZA-15ZC functions made exercisable concurrently (17.6.2016) by The West Midlands Combined Authority Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/653), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 3

[^key-70a984b96d56a958e0899bb9c3a0852c]: Words in s. 579(1) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 9(17)(c)(i); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-70fda6745b2b8ba42564069e1241ce35]: Sch. 1 para. 1 excluded by 1998 c. 31, s. 45(3)(aa) (as inserted (1.9.2012 for specified purposes) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 50(3)(b), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3)

[^key-710ef3676e6d299382bf11c3f042f0f2]: Full stop in s. 326(4)(b) omitted (6.3.2012) by virtue of Education (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 5), s. 26(3), Sch. para. 2(a); S.I. 2012/320, art. 3(m)

[^key-7162c82eb23c3702ec33b8411750068a]: Act applied (with modifications) (1.10.2010) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Transitional Provisions, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit) (Existing Awards) (No. 2) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1907), reg. 16(2)(c), Sch. 2

[^key-718982c164650d7dac725a8f5d1f3b06]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 6(4) substituted (1.8.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 45(2)(d)(ii), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 2 (with art. 6)

[^key-722be1b4ff05292f33f3037e857e6818]: S. 15ZA(9) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 5(5); 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-72a1635559c2d9037b4123ea62a49522]: Words in s. 569(2BA) omitted (29.4.2026 for the purposes of making regulations) by virtue of Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 38(5)(a), 78(1)(a)(3)(5)

[^key-72b74765da84102f4146179aa5189998]: S. 444(1)(1A): power to disapply conferred (temp.) (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 17 para. 5 (with ss. 88-90)

[^key-7322cd0a00847e9b61d06df78c7e1b75]: Words in s. 447(3) 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(8)(c)

[^key-73b119014f19a461680cd7e602a8f6c1]: S. 569A omitted (1.9.2021) by virtue of Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(31); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(xi)

[^key-73b473d99a3802e6a41e14fe821a178b]: Words in s. 349(1) substituted (1.9.2021) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(12)(a)(ii); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(vii)

[^key-73fb1bc25d52443f7fabfece8d39d519]: Words in s. 579(1) 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(32)(a)(ii); 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-74788335e021784f0e04e217c007d4b0]: Words in s. 497(2)(b) substituted (8.1.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 168(2), 188(2)

[^key-747ccc2bfe70c71df5c4b9cc662a3871]: Sch. 35B para. 8(1)(c) substituted (1.9.2012) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), s. 173(4), Sch. 1 para. 52(2); S.I. 2012/2197, art. 2(c)

[^key-74d95c5054a3e76762837f40b597864a]: S. 579(1A) 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(32)(b); 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-74e06f33b7f3770c0766f91b7e000906]: S. 332ZC inserted (10.2.2012) by Education (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 5), ss. 3(2), 26(3) (as amended (5.5.2010) by S.I. 2010/1148, arts. 1, 5(2)); S.I. 2012/320, art. 2(a)

[^key-74e7d0cffe36055d481ce7c894eaf849]: Words in s. 322(3) 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(6)(d)

[^key-74ef4cb1ed0ee626fcaffba08c66721b]: S. 495(1)(2) applied (with modifications) (E.) (1.2.2008) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2979), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 5

[^key-75054859a2ba3783794a2da885313949]: Words in s. 520(1) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 184 (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

[^key-750d8505f00d8f81c2f1fce975a37335]: Sch. 37 para. 84 repealed (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. 3 Pt. 1

[^key-753ba5d95866fb286b2d42c3f0ac9d8d]: S. 13(4) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 3(3); 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-757ceb797e563930fbf853a0073f1b56]: Words in s. 13(3)(b) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 3(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-76487a640c12d70360857c9c402414d1]: Words in s. 19A(5) 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(3)

[^key-7695cc9f3833efbb9b2084c0f41dd030]: Sch. 37 para. 13 repealed (1.4.2003 for E., 2.1.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/124, art. 4; S.I. 2007/3611, art. 4(1), Sch. Pt. 1)

[^key-76dc1510398629fd64cd908ab46fce38]: S. 514A 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-76e4bb25cdd4f0f533c78e328d8e5afb]: S. 463 substituted (1.9.2003 for E., 1.1.2004 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 172, 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2003/2961, art. 6, Sch. Pt. III

[^key-7732020b28ab4d8ca20ab043645912a3]: S. 444B: power to amend conferred (27.2.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 23(9), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 3(a)(ii)

[^key-775922e66230ed077ed95d21e18ba6dd]: Sch. 34 repealed (1.9.2003 for E., 1.1.2004 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2003/2961, art. 6, Sch. Pt. III

[^key-7783ead376266768b0fb7682ba64d425]: Words in s. 509A(3) and 509A(4)(b) substituted (1.9.2008 for E.) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 23(a); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)

[^key-77a11034e777a95c2dca8460e9c26c88]: Words in s. 562H(1) renumbered as s. 562H(1)(a) (1.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 58(2)(a); S.I. 2015/375, art. 2(e)

[^key-77a6210f662d5c5ec1976c26d362ad51]: Words in s. 579(1) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 9(17)(b); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-77a9065672f45fb071bd0eafb92524f4]: S. 317(4) modified (1.9.2013) by The Operation of the Local Curriculum (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1793), regs. 1(1), 7(a)

[^key-77d9b8a55b72d391e7f9f17e84798736]: Word in s. 408(4)(g) inserted (5.10.2015) by Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 3), ss. 9(3)(b), 25(3); S.I. 2015/1680, art. 2(d)

[^key-77d9c9b33b4475c57e328e35b98596c4]: S. 437: power to disapply conferred (temp.) (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 17 para. 5 (with ss. 88-90)

[^key-7808d579668046d496f6bfc437d680d1]: Words in s. 403(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/594), arts. 1(2), 3

[^key-78b72c82db7a9d250a4d48744cf70925]: Words in s. 314(2) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 13(3)(c); 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-78b7ce07aa4e3ddf3e56e2a44c924b15]: S. 494(6) inserted (1.11.2005 for E., 1.4.2010 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 18 para. 5(3) (with s. 119); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 8; S.I. 2010/735, art. 2(e)

[^key-78dc0611bc4b183826db379130bfa363]: Words in s. 508F(7) substituted (1.8.2019) by The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 7(3)(b)

[^key-78fd5ba46f1618fdc6dd9da536f57df4]: S. 507 repealed (7.6.2005) by Inquiries Act 2005 (c. 12), s. 51(1), Sch. 2 para. 15, Sch. 3 (with ss. 44, 50); S.I. 2005/1432, art. 2

[^key-792722805962088de5216043b39eba07]: 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)(a); S.I. 2013/1800, art. 3(j)

[^key-7932489ddb63bffe1233818a334c008f]: S. 456(6A) inserted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 48(4), 82(2)(d)

[^key-7950033c947f11d5f06c790e830ec5a8]: S. 512ZB(4)(b)(iii) omitted (25.5.2010) by virtue of Child Poverty Act 2010 (c. 9), ss. 26(1)(d)(iii), 31(2)

[^key-79974d7ff0ebc75fc2822218addb9ca8]: S. 313(2) applied (E.) (1.2.2008) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2979), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 1

[^key-79bed80c7fc6eec9480f16496b255f74]: Words in s. 572 substituted (27.2.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 23(2), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 3(a)(ii)

[^key-7a6a508ec0c0160f35a76923ff26cfd8]: Words in s. 533(3) substituted (8.11.2006) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 87(2)(a), 188(1)

[^key-7aa3b3f4d43e7898c3c9f5c676d6a475]: Words in s. 409(1) inserted (1.8.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 45(2)(a)(i), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 2 (with art. 6)

[^key-7af6269e2873df6c84115d9cfc5c1ca0]: Words in s. 562(3) inserted (6.4.2016) by The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 157

[^key-7b1ceb24404b8d85282831f808bb7e6f]: Words in Sch. 27 para. 8(1)(b)(iv) substituted (6.3.2012) by Education (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 5), s. 26(3), Sch. para. 5(a) (as amended (5.5.2010) by S.I. 2010/1148, arts. 1, 5(2)); S.I. 2012/320, art. 3(m)

[^key-7b4ada18b42bfd12f1dbbe8839b97bf8]: S. 19(3A) 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(2) (with art. 5)

[^key-7b6591bfb338f996c8368efc203cb339]: Words in s. 402(2) omitted (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 virtue of The Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (Consequential Amendments) (Primary Legislation) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/744), reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2(4)(a)

[^key-7b693938dc9c863f650b697c5d77ba3e]: Word in s. 580 inserted (1.8.2019) by The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 7(4)

[^key-7b8100cbc5ef0bf6508ae9130c2b4626]: S. 451(4)(c) and word inserted (1.10.2007) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), ss. 17(3), 109(2); S.I. 2007/2717, art. 2(a)

[^key-7b99309d3ca7d85fdce947597bb3fde3]: S. 496 applied (1.4.2007) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), ss. 15(1), 109(2); S.I. 2007/1019, art. 3

[^key-7b9ad7dce586eaed9ced8484fef4f1d2]: Words in s. 562(1) substituted (1.9.2010 for E. for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 for W. for specified purposes) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 49(2)(a), 269(3)(4); S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5; S.I. 2011/829, art. 2(a)

[^key-7ba52d4d2276596091a23bf85c5d23b8]: Words in s. 579(1) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 18 (with s. 102)

[^key-7baef4ad97fca7127ea624176b3ca644]: Words in s. 580 inserted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 4; S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

[^key-7bd576b570b330f9e3e6e3cc8d7a37f3]: S. 317(4) applied (with modifications) (E.) (1.2.2008) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2979), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 2

[^key-7be879f17e156c35408d7c3da5c0bfa3]: S. 15ZA: functions made exercisable concurrently (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 33 (with art. 9)

[^key-7be9c83ec0c71da923a41f51a0161479]: Words in s. 324(5)(b) inserted (1.9.2003 for E., 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 43 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-7bf5ef5d8723903c219b4455804c20f9]: Words in s. 557(10) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 9(16); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-7c002aa97175b657ceed122deaca0b43]: Words in s. 509AA(1) inserted (6.3.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), s. 28(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(2)(a); S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-7c1c8dfea8586487c869457b745470ec]: Words in s. 530(3)(b) substituted (W.) (1.10.2013) by School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 17(6); S.I. 2013/1800, art. 3(j)

[^key-7c227004ba90fcad35025efc8389038d]: Words in s. 313(1) 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-7ca078cfc75e10ad523c8ce21c3b4a39]: S. 447(2A) inserted (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(8)(b)

[^key-7cb3463ea54ab5ab1f42573267274782]: S. 333: transfer of functions (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), arts. 1(1), 3(1), 4, 5, Sch. 1 Table 1 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-7cba686c6ddf053821defc5b32775e33]: S. 509AC(2) repealed (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a)(b), Sch. 1 para. 31(a), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 2(3))

[^key-7d144eb12b89373ea5704b2fe62e3deb]: Word in s. 15ZA(8) omitted (24.11.2015) by virtue of The English Apprenticeships (Consequential Amendments to Primary Legislation) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1852), arts. 1, 2(2)(b)