Education Act 1996

[^key-8cb9db9ccd22d7f01e703f6e101b3f27]: Ss. 434A, 434B and cross-heading inserted (29.4.2026 but only for the purposes of making regulations) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 37(1), 78(1)(a)(5)

[^key-8cecc033cb9489a9531c9e8a576b50f4]: S. 562 excluded (12.11.2009) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 264(4), 269(1)

[^key-8d8ffe479150a3bab2f0877589df63af]: S. 405(2)-(4) 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. 4(3)

[^key-8da3933ba23e8af06261842a779968b6]: Words in s. 509AB(1) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 48(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-8dd284050c70242e45b975ad80564f57]: Sch. 1 para. 14 substituted (29.4.2026 but only for the purposes of making regulations, otherwise prosp.) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 39(4), 78(1)(a)(3)(5)

[^key-8de8eea771e8ee47e08acd58fc11fe18]: S. 13(5) 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-8ded5863301155cae0097e00d92af1ad]: Words in s. 336(4A) substituted by 2010 c. 15, Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 37 (as inserted (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5) (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)

[^key-8deedce938e36d7485d2624fbaa8d34c]: S. 509AB(6)(ca) inserted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 54, 269(4); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with art. 8)

[^key-8e3011e47ecaf2092b32a45ad0080eac]: Words in s. 494(1) substituted (1.11.2005 for E., 1.4.2010 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 18 para. 5(2) (with s. 119); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 8; S.I. 2010/735, art. 2(e)

[^key-8e99ab1134c6bab137b77531a4c5f0b6]: S. 15B: functions made exercisable concurrently (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 5(1)(2)(d)(3)-(5)

[^key-8e9f7d2771b4150db5b273f89cf9b0c6]: Words in s. 564(3) 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(12)

[^key-8f41d4f5f0737ac553ecf43031117adb]: Words in s. 550ZD(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 2(5)(d), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-8f633fc58aa4e0e6ec772390eecf2e62]: Words in s. 322(1) inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 78(2)(a); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-9011d811c5c35933186ad00fe89f1f81]: S. 562H(5) omitted (1.4.2015) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 58(4); S.I. 2015/375, art. 2(e)

[^key-902632e2142b0ae2bbc0b8ed91cf6776]: Words in s. 349(1) repealed (1.9.2009) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 147(2)(c), 173(4), Sch. 2; S.I. 2009/1513, art. 3

[^key-903864ec825d64558ee1721ca407bb35]: Words in s. 512(4) substituted (8.11.2006) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 86(2), 188(1) (with s. 86(3))

[^key-90adc6c9607003b5e852b0c08cc1a3a4]: S. 484 restricted (31.3.2003 for W., 1.4.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 18(2), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/3185, art. 5, Sch. Pt. II; S.I. 2003/124, art. 4 (with art. 7)

[^key-911b3db1ed3fcce6a8973d40ae849228]: S. 13A functions made exercisable concurrently (23.12.2016) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1267), arts. 1(2), 12(1)(b)(2)(3)

[^key-911b93528474753ca6949a4965815952]: Words in s. 509AA(10) substituted (12.1.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 55(2), 269(4); S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

[^key-9168a217bc18e53f863b2bc846f30ba5]: S. 572(2)(3) inserted (1.1.2005) by The Education Act 1996 (Electronic Communications) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2521), arts. 1, 3

[^key-91aae5bb308a28611e84c47cb2ffa4e1]: Words in s. 408(1)(a) 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(6)(a)

[^key-91b9032c2bec29bd16ce0ebeea1b8689]: S. 18A(1)(b): 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-91ca6f73c87a5c809747b178de1a54a5]: S. 492 savings for effects of 2002 c. 32, s. 215, Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (W.) (19.11.2003) by The Education Act 2002 (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) (No.2) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2959), regs. 1(1), 9

[^key-9214be6f7c38633dcf8e5d1c389d6e63]: S. 314(3) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 13(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-92232c6f575ff952e7e0cd816c58fc62]: Words in s. 579(1) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 59(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-9229deac388698c7f3feb18ea3312954]: Words in s. 532 substituted (1.1.2008) (with effect in accordance with s. 18(9) of the commencing S.I.) by Children Act 2004 (c. 31), s. 67(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(2); S.I. 2007/1792, art. 2

[^key-924d5d271c93e55c4eeb49d8b4b2ccde]: S. 12 repealed (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), arts. 1, 2, Sch. 3 Pt. 1

[^key-92520c39890b16efc3be1bb468cad17d]: S. 497A(8) inserted (12.1.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 2 para. 9; S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2

[^key-9278966c9d7a31ca07f6c0f4d0e02e1c]: Words in s. 579(3A) inserted (2.11.2020 for specified purposes, 1.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), ss. 95(a), 100(3); S.I. 2020/1182, reg. 3(1)(m); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(h)

[^key-9291c2683d2fcfe02264f9f343bdcafd]: Words in s. 579(1) 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(13)(b)

[^key-92e0bb91932c818a470f510a07a879d5]: Words in s. 579(3B) inserted (2.11.2020 for specified purposes, 1.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), ss. 95(b), 100(3); S.I. 2020/1182, reg. 3(1)(m); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(h)

[^key-93154d1c7d04619b4c15093beb5c323a]: S. 438(6)(c)(i)(ii) substituted for words (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(14)(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-934636b03e3924db259f14fa53229f66]: S. 15ZC functions made exercisable concurrently (15.4.2014) by The Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland Combined Authority Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1012), arts. 1, 12(1), Sch. 2 para. 3

[^key-935f1c5293febbe8eb0fcf5365a75c76]: S. 547(2)(ac) 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. 8(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-93696b5bc17c158f4bf461db29fea96c]: S. 578 entry added (12.5.2014) by Education (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 5), ss. 45, 50(1)(b)

[^key-93fd24f6ae37ab7e92610cbc9debae4b]: Words in s. 19(3B) substituted (1.9.2011) by Children, Schools and Families Act 2010 (c. 26), ss. 3(4)(a), 29(5) (with s. 27); S.I. 2011/1100, art. 2

[^key-9405c88dc57739fd3c626be2fdfbc50d]: S. 568(4) repealed (1.10.2002 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. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2003/2961, art. 6, Sch. Pt. III

[^key-9418819e30a6cbd55d8076250f90f2b8]: Words in s. 314(4) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 13(5)(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-941ab29a1a0ad795f7e5960d53edd4fe]: S. 527A repealed (1.3.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Children Act 2004 (c. 31), Sch. 5 Pt. 1; S.I. 2005/394, art. 2(1)(l); S.I. 2006/885, art. 3(b)

[^key-941bc66ae0fb7c3820449a80b6648b70]: S. 579(3C) inserted (2.11.2020 for specified purposes, 1.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), ss. 95(c), 100(3); S.I. 2020/1182, reg. 3(1)(m); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(h)

[^key-9454318dbbde9390d99e9bfc2d78719d]: S. 15ZB 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-948f63478e8608a57e30eb0a2576d6ff]: Words in s. 332(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 79(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-9495ed1478e15de4e65100d50939c7e2]: Words in s. 313(1) inserted (1.9.2003 for E., 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 36 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-949fb7da23cdd823510e1f56934e2692]: S. 14A inserted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 3, 188(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(a)

[^key-94a1eff70a818f78f258061e516f3f9f]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 6(4) substituted (20.2.2014) by School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 2(8); S.I. 2014/178, art. 2(f) (with art. 3)

[^key-94adb6a3bc9c167b3fc1c6d1fdd56d9b]: S. 509AB(3A) inserted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 10 para. 5(a); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(ee)

[^key-94bbcd5cb5de69ab7d3db5ca5960521f]: S. 447(2)(3) modified (18.6.2011) by The Magistrates Courts (Enforcement or Variation of Orders Made in Family Proceedings and Miscellaneous Provisions) Rules 2011 (S.I. 2011/1329), rules 1, 79(1) (with rule 3)

[^key-94dcac464f21d10c27a4665b1eca32e4]: S. 560A 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-94f4065c60854073847f3ef87fdda78d]: Words in s. 440(1) 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(15)(a); 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-955542e2829d2360397b9b8b95f5cc7a]: Ss. 508B-508D inserted (1.4.2007 for the insertion of ss. 508B(11), 508D, 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 77(1), 188(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(m); S.I. 2007/1801, art. 4(b)

[^key-9567fdb8170496e0b2927552381590a3]: Words in s. 560(6) inserted (20.2.2014) by School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 2(7); S.I. 2014/178, art. 2(f) (with art. 3)

[^key-956f6d767f901aaa2cf6018510361c9f]: Words in s. 15A title substituted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 2 para. 4(6); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2

[^key-95717914bcc95c06940e98e5bca33906]: Words in s. 326A(6) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 18(3)(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-95c1f81948f27d72de4e4cd03509e5c7]: S. 408(4)(g) repealed (19.4.2010 for specified purposes, 1.9.2010 for specified purposes) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 223(1)(a), 269(4), Sch. 16 Pt. 7; S.I. 2010/303, art. 5, Sch. 4; S.I. 2010/1151, art. 4, Sch. 2

[^key-95d2acad7767e56872de9b07b36eb151]: S. 409(3)(aa) 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(7)(a)

[^key-96728c7ab3add69862daee2c6866e51c]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3A(a) substituted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 51(4)(a), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 2

[^key-968205b8ee03ede1e293fc53b3825a4d]: Words in s. 579(1) inserted (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)(a)

[^key-96a797994d73caa3f1bfeb5b959f8f6b]: S. 497 applied (E.) (27.2.2007) by The School Admissions (Co-ordination of Admission Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/194), regs. 1(1), 10

[^key-96e0f92ae276fd2c0cf8907a3480e5f8]: S. 509AB(6)(c) 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. 30(b), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 2(3))

[^key-9748ecc21b73731dd5c87271c5884048]: S. 538A inserted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 20, 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3

[^key-976aa7ad0e17003f2d94d578ed8a4dc5]: Words in s. 580 omitted (1.9.2021 for specified entries) by virtue of Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(33)(b); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(xiv)

[^key-976d5230ffba0fadd927b048ecea3c4a]: Words in s. 579(1) inserted (E.) (1.9.2003) by The Education Act 2002 (Modification and Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2045), regs. 1(1), 3 (with reg. 6)

[^key-979a264eae90b05c939d7cac650eb0e5]: Words in s. 15ZA(3)(b) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 5(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-979b557b61164d171089af09838b0aa6]: Words in s. 537A(1)(b) renumbered as s. 537A(1)(b)(i) (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-97ffe513d289d84569a034bd7ec01688]: Word in s. 512ZA(1) substituted (8.11.2006) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 87(1)(a), 188(1)

[^key-98e341df92b19f13966a835e64dca73c]: Word in s. 533 heading substituted (8.11.2006) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 87(2)(c), 188(1)

[^key-9946701f1ea603522f4cfe5d784e2873]: Words in s. 15ZA(9) substituted (29.4.2026) by virtue of English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 15(3)(e) (with s. 102)

[^key-9946e9166ca3651a62a3eb941f103d10]: S. 408(6A) 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(7)(b)

[^key-99b0dc5a20baea5c27a5b4529d5ae35d]: Words in s. 562G(8) inserted (1.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 57(7)(a); S.I. 2015/375, art. 2(e)

[^key-99bccf5b07babfc0ec85db7b916a4f1c]: S. 317(2) substituted (1.9.2003 for E.; 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 39(3) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-99de3ff26c19dccbac9e87e03c31121c]: Words in s. 579(1) inserted (1.9.2003 for E., 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 57(a) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-99deaee59448b6e765a1f1bbe43a0239]: Words in Sch. 36A para. 2 inserted (21.9.2015) by Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 1(3)(b); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)

[^key-99f1d4e41459f8b41cc1a5ca622fd4f4]: S. 313(5)(b) 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-99f56a81e9ff82c41d4251c354fe6c71]: S. 398(1): s. 398 renumbered as s. 398(1) (1.9.2005) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(3)(a), Sch. 14 para. 16(3)

[^key-9a0288d7c2891780bd7b681c703fae82]: S. 15ZA 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 paras. 1, 3

[^key-9a9b9147c4815630670fff3630d9fde4]: Words in s. 557(1)(b)(i) 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)(a)

[^key-9be51ba4119d8a576bcf7bc72a4d3263]: Words in s. 322(3)(a) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 78(4)(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-9c192acf9e9e5da19a114cb5edb41687]: Words in s. 406(1)(b) renumbered as s. 406(1)(b)(i) (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(5)(a)

[^key-9c749276d8a06b32952b854e7d7819d6]: Words in s. 548(1)(c) substituted (1.9.2008 for E.) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 27(2); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)

[^key-9cbd192e14554fa7c375e8d98cf28467]: Words in s. 394(8) substituted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 9(2); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

[^key-9d0e84b41fdcfa85100756123eda3ca6]: Ss. 512-512ZB substituted for s. 512 (31.3.2003 for W. for specified purposes, 6.4.2003 for E. for specified purposes) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 201(1), 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-9d271d14fcb7cdec230b263e78e22e29]: Words in s. 337A omitted (1.9.2021) by virtue of Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), ss. 57(2), 100(3); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(e)

[^key-9d28bd1b897d37c3c64976ef0437089d]: Words in s. 441 heading 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(16)(f); 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-9d5635bfc22010cb1b8509d3a9fc0508]: Word in s. 408(4)(f) omitted (5.10.2015) by virtue of Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 3), ss. 9(3)(a), 25(3); S.I. 2015/1680, art. 2(d)

[^key-9d7fea70214aa6e6a64cbc1d96fca786]: S. 578 entry added (13.3.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 139(1), 140(2)

[^key-9d9e906b1240bdc1994bccd3f81635c5]: Word in s. 4(1) inserted (1.8.2019) by The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 7(2)(a)

[^key-9da25d5a9658a16726ba09377f79e141]: Words in s. 444ZA(4) inserted (1.9.2012) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 155(4)(c), 173(4); S.I. 2012/2197, art. 2(a)

[^key-9db060f1e807ec0c7538e1743b95f495]: Word in s. 512ZA heading substituted (8.11.2006) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 87(1)(c), 188(1)

[^key-9db65a943b97b05faf53160fbba27205]: S. 324(5)(b) 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-9dba2b86013b82652c0a7312be970fd5]: Words in s. 562(1A)(b)(i) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 142(2) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-9dd70546894a9f762159f55ae524111c]: Words in s. 578 inserted (W.) (8.7.2025) by virtue of Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 2), ss. 50, 56(1)(a)

[^key-9dddfc5f2b615e3b8f8b1b8dc6483add]: Words in s. 437(8) repealed (27.2.2007 for E., 1.9.2009 for W.) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 4(2), 188(3), Sch. 18 Pt. 6; S.I. 2006/3400, art. 6(a)(g); S.I. 2009/1027, art. 3(a)(d)

[^key-9df22230253c43b22ea3aef5a1efb7fa]: Words in Sch. 39 para. 44(2)(b) 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(16)

[^key-9dfb8b7df7cc10dd5c85486e4f7f52bf]: S. 333(1Z) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 130(b)

[^key-9e086b323661afa9f3995703fe47d442]: Words in s. 5(1) repealed (1.10.2002 for E., 31.3.2004 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2004/912, art. 4, Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-9e0f112aed5295792520121ce4f9fcb3]: Words in s. 329A(11) substituted (1.9.2008 for E.) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 22(2); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)

[^key-9e4ac043a8dce3f54a98ee79e02cda2e]: Sch. 1: power to amend conferred (1.4.2018) by Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16), ss. 35(4)(c), 70(2); S.I. 2018/346, reg. 4(f)

[^key-9ea19d63ce4bdaf21d17b7d363cc0a07]: S. 404 applied (with modifications) (E.) (1.9.2005) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2039), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 1

[^key-9eddd67e3705c151dc8e1ffae3d90c17]: Words in s. 564(4) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 15 para. 37(3)(a); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

[^key-9ee1d6f9d1f75199d5b2e96f509e1924]: Sch. 1 para. 3A inserted (1.9.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 249(3), 269(4); S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (as amended (26.7.2010) by S.I. 2010/1891, art. 2(2) (with art. 3))

[^key-9ee7d3612323d670bd8b301e762b6980]: Sch. 35B para. 8(2)(b) substituted (1.9.2012) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), s. 173(4), Sch. 1 para. 52(4); S.I. 2012/2197, art. 2(c)

[^key-9eee72e1c1b3cb937e625d12bcb98a07]: Ss. 15ZA, 15ZB inserted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 41, 269(4); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2

[^key-9f6dc02e062a328ecb0b1b68c1a87f54]: S. 460 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-9fa4cbdb4cc307121db7828455cad1be]: Words in s. 569(2BA) substituted (29.4.2026 for the purposes of making regulations) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 38(5)(b), 78(1)(a)(3)(5)

[^key-9faea3793c8248856f02ea5dbf2b9494]: Word in s. 451(2A)(a) omitted (10.1.2017) by virtue of The Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1257), regs. 1(2), 40(2)(a)

[^key-9fe40206b194fcf85a36830d83a80389]: S. 508E inserted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 78(1), 188(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(n)

[^key-9fe715df6454f889dac25e19bc546f04]: Word in s. 408(4)(e) substituted (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(6)(b)(i)

[^key-9fe7c1bc6a676c466e949c46d54d1816]: S. 508G(1)(ba) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 9(12); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-9fe9b17939ce7e133ef39c80e0b5e5d2]: S. 441A inserted (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(17); 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