Education Act 1996

[^key-a011d65c40f23bd92b307bf36b6d1e26]: Words in s. 515(3)(b) inserted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 25(3)(a); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)

[^key-a0b7d4374ff03de85671a9401e96433b]: Words in s. 318(3B) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 16(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-a0bd3e77fee1fd907aecd9369abef01d]: Words in s. 441(4)(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(16)(e)(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-a0da246585e250820428f8cc050d1f77]: Words in s. 579(1) inserted (29.7.2010) by Academies Act 2010 (c. 32), s. 19(2), Sch. 2 para. 6; S.I. 2010/1937, art. 2, Sch. 1

[^key-a0fa5ecdb590ed6c538bcb0a5a11a38a]: S. 5(3)(3A) substituted for s. 5(3) (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 7(2); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

[^key-a1053b7cbce53bb523d7a1c1f7b85e3e]: Words in s. 509A(4A) inserted (1.9.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), s. 28(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(5)(b); S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-a10fbe8ff7bf01f28c4443189dd7b7f8]: S. 15ZB 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-a1440e9ffe81db696d9a9a21d5bff08a]: S. 570 applied by 1992 c. 13, s. 89(5) (as substituted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 8 para. 11(4); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2)

[^key-a1bbe26d635ee6d94adce2c635458f5b]: Words in s. 569(2A) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 2(6), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-a1ecafba0e75fccd995c526ef31742a8]: S. 337(2) 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(10)(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-a210414eca31ff2f6d9d56b6c4581af9]: Words in s. 550ZB(5) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 2(3)(a), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-a2362bbf1a7c026e19a2a164c91a5967]: S. 512ZA(1)(2) modified (temp. until 31.3.2007) (31.3.2004) by The Kingston-upon-Hull City Council (School Meals) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/592), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-a26091f02a6f098b8797ebca0f491930]: Pt. 4 Ch. 1 excluded (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 81, 139(6); 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-a2718015a8cd86d6994a5b1658a236a5]: S. 560A 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-a2838d2a6f3f9b477f7c2a2d2976e660]: S. 569(2B)(2C) inserted (E.W.) (10.2.2012) by Education (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 5), ss. 8(4), 26(3) (as amended (5.5.2010) by S.I. 2010/1148, arts. 1, 5(2)); S.I. 2012/320, art. 2(c)

[^key-a2dfd255105af4fcb77dfe2f1a2a14b9]: S. 509AE inserted (12.1.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 56(2), 269(4); S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

[^key-a3846e65b44239366d915c416d6c04cb]: Words in s. 509AB(6)(d) substituted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 83(2)(b), 188(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(o) (with art. 8(7))

[^key-a395cb39dcd9f1a25238445a1e44f150]: Sch. 1 para. 5 repealed (18.11.2003) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(2)(f)(vi), Sch. 8 Pt. 1

[^key-a3e47b4d32d70b25097c8c4b367504b7]: S. 578 entry added (12.3.2015) by Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 1), ss. 59(1)(g), 60(2)

[^key-a41aa6404b5a7216bc1ec8fd07278497]: Sch. 37 para. 37(b) 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-a4800838869ad1560c0ee06ded134c70]: Word in s. 455(2)(b) repealed (1.9.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), ss. 22(2)(c), 28(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-a50aea67ec5245af9827801311f7f1bd]: Word in s. 348 title inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 38(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-a516874b3878b2f7c459fdebc78a480b]: Words in Sch. 36A para. 2 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 8(10)(b) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(v)

[^key-a5248d7a4daaa42e678cbee2d470d2a2]: Words in s. 441(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(16)(c)(i); 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-a5490f0d20ee81c074fc738af5f0dd1a]: Words in s. 579(1) inserted (W.) (31.10.2005) by The Education Act 2002 (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2913), regs. 1(1), 4

[^key-a54ed1c614219f7c2a8d92cd32cf5b4f]: Words in s. 507B(2)(b) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 45; 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-a58699b2f2e991e9276aa63ad6a8ba67]: Words in Sch. 35B para. 8(2)(b) substituted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 1 para. 7; S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-a59a0d0f77f148cd9cf15817c0afa5ec]: S. 332ZA and cross-heading inserted (6.3.2012) by Education (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 5), ss. 1(2), 26(3) (as amended (5.5.2010) by S.I. 2010/1148, arts. 1, 5(2)); S.I. 2012/320, art. 3(a)

[^key-a59f83cafd44943dc7b85b600603efcd]: S. 403(2A) 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(4)

[^key-a5c246d9018ab31281b4a54654f7e03e]: S. 450(2)(c) substituted (1.9.2005) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(3)(a), Sch. 14 para. 17(2)

[^key-a5df82da4af40089bed8dabd6e1158ef]: S. 560A functions made exercisable concurrently (2.11.2018) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1133), arts. 1, 18 (with art. 28)

[^key-a5e194a90d27c2e13bad0bf0d2acf4d1]: S. 317(3A)(3B) inserted (8.1.2007 for E.) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 173, 188(3); S.I. 2006/3400, art. 2(c)

[^key-a5f58a950c7870ce1d1714c55bbad564]: Words in s. 403(1) 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(2)

[^key-a605f1d16f1166fd18fdcca4dd5d3ed8]: S. 444ZA(8)(a)(iii)(iiia) substituted for s. 444ZA(8)(a)(iii) (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 9(8)(a); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-a608c205ac4efc3ee8abdf3fc5dd7040]: S. 509AC(7) repealed (6.3.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), s. 28(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(4)(c), Sch. 2; S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-a60e008340457cf267038bf0789eb9b4]: Words in s. 322(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 78(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-a62f70588eec1c630646a89d07ce191c]: Words in s. 497A(7) substituted (26.7.2002 for E., 1.8.2003 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 60(10), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2002, art. 3; S.I. 2003/1718, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

[^key-a67d81b103acf651d7c06e9fc34ee9ac]: S. 13(3)-(6) inserted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 2 para. 2(3); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2

[^key-a68201727b32c48f8c1838a385a7dc69]: Words in s. 497A(1) substituted (20.2.2014) by School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 2(6); S.I. 2014/178, art. 2(f) (with art. 3)

[^key-a6a9f25534191ff6bdca51176f9b3b3e]: Ss. 512ZB(4A)-(4C) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 106(2)(b), 139(6); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(d)

[^key-a6e02ddef402d86889913d95b66c4e3a]: Words in s. 342(5)(a) substituted (1.9.2021) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), ss. 57(3)(b), 100(3); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(e)

[^key-a6e464bc4529db90ad2fb0285e2078ac]: Words in s. 342(1)(b) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 37; 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-a741ad857aba5c11736daec3f2837135]: Words in s. 508I title substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 47; 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-a758ec9cafddcec6a2424d5bfcbd4703]: Words in s. 580 substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 60(d); 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-a79aebb54fb72e6dc97c436dfdc2b430]: Act Education Acts modified (temp.) (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 6 para. 3(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(bb)

[^key-a7abd24865de5923790b8ae536d2ba2e]: Sch. 37 para. 53 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 Group 2

[^key-a7da58389fc9a9cb0f00bd7f4a2e2292]: Words in s. 499(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(10)(a)

[^key-a7e3c94ddd2ae794534bb3e845eb1654]: S. 578 entry added (10.2.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), ss. 28(1), 29(2)

[^key-a7e9e5970d894ee81df9eb172f314410]: S. 19(1A) inserted (1.9.2011) by Children, Schools and Families Act 2010 (c. 26), ss. 3(2), 29(5) (with s. 27); S.I. 2011/1100, art. 2

[^key-a81be114561ba7b3c431f2ea6cc614ec]: S. 507B(12) functions transferred (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), arts. 1(2), 10(2)(d) (with arts. 10(3), 11, 12)

[^key-a8376d88f90e70782275654b19fd38b7]: S. 451(2A)(c) and word inserted (10.1.2017) by The Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1257), regs. 1(2), 40(2)(b)

[^key-a897bec00951d8911f6477e2a2873de9]: Words in s. 557(9) omitted (1.10.2009) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 163(b) (with art. 10)

[^key-a8c3f02d92e24e7f3b081792a80d1017]: S. 497A applied (with modifications) (1.4.2007) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 15(3)(5)(6), 109(2); S.I. 2007/1019, art. 3

[^key-a8eba91d421d8e7f41896fde739d7d80]: S. 562D 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(26); 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-a91c7544e1ffcc53df691943201bcd24]: S. 457(4)(b)(ai) inserted (29.4.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 2 para. 38; S.I. 2013/983, art. 3(1)(b)(i)

[^key-a9aa49e6e479e7a4d50a8a09b3be631a]: Words in s. 562G(2) inserted (1.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 57(3); S.I. 2015/375, art. 2(e)

[^key-a9b94d68b34ccec8b0b2d617f5549f62]: Words in s. 509AB(6)(d) 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. 30(c) (with art. 2(3))

[^key-a9c7493f931fd62fac70ee99f938a818]: Words in s. 554(3)(b) 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)(a)(ii)

[^key-aa07d8b12e97150cabab051f636e1822]: Ss. 342B, 342C and cross-heading inserted (30.3.2010) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 145, 173(4); S.I. 2010/1093, art. 2(a)

[^key-aa1e72e019d9b485cccfb800dad47504]: S. 562(3) added (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(5), 269(3)(4); S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5; S.I. 2011/829, art. 2(a)

[^key-aa463299e8301744e8737c72ade79812]: S. 562 excluded (26.11.2008) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 168(5), 173(1)(c)

[^key-aa4e52ceb219ded27031a7d98a35b3d2]: S. 329A(14)(b) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 20(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-aa5696393eb413197cb5c54e12158dc3]: S. 408(9) inserted (1.9.2003 for E., 1.8.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 46(6) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2008/1728, art. 3, Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-aa600b23c7c25688c2b09c08d84d67f8]: Words in s. 444(7) substituted (8.11.2006) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 109(7), 188(1) (with s. 109(11))

[^key-aa6d386900377c58c59bfc78d6d495d6]: Words in s. 322(3)(a) 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-aa7f9d89d2fb672939e0b771a14816e1]: Words in s. 318(2) inserted (1.9.2003 for E., 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 41(3) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-ab08eb78f7d6114e9b761bccf88e9096]: S. 326A(1)(a) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 18(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-ab2bc3d4225d9f2f8b8bf448ec28078d]: S. 580 entry 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. 2 para. 7(14)(a)(iii), Sch. 3 Pt. 1

[^key-ab30f819548bec84bd90218e9c4931f8]: S. 537B(9) 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(4) (with art. 5)

[^key-ab685345cb00f1ccfab1b3d5aa5e0e98]: Ss. 436B-436G and cross-heading inserted (29.4.2026 but only in relation to the power to make regulations conferred by ss. 436B, 436C, 436E, 436F, otherwise prosp.) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 38(2), 78(1)(a)(3)(5)

[^key-ab98ad954c7f0f535fba44b6c1d9e717]: S. 15ZD inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 16 para. 11; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-aba633921576d5e57c154c3579f70cb4]: S. 15A: 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)(c)(3)-(5)

[^key-abd602ed50e680a8b52e9bdbbc066c56]: Act applied (1.4.2005) by The Central Sussex College (Government) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/397), Sch. 2 para. 2

[^key-ac1a7719799a165529030cf9fb31093a]: S. 568(1) excluded by 2010 c. 32, s. 5D(3) (as inserted (18.4.2016) by Education and Adoption Act 2016 (c. 6), ss. 12, 19(2); S.I. 2016/466, reg. 2)

[^key-ac2c22bcb86e99241efcb855114086bb]: Words in s. 455(1)(c) repealed (1.9.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), ss. 22(2)(b), 28(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-ac2cceb6aaab28859a5bfd831d5834c1]: S. 450(3) inserted (1.9.2005) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(3)(a), Sch. 14 para. 17(3)

[^key-ac6a9269fdcc6c3526f3ac7eb6c112b2]: Sch. 37 para. 104 and cross-heading repealed (29.6.2021) by Diocesan Boards of Education Measure 2021 (No. 1), ss. 21(3)(a), 24(3) (with s. 23(8), Sch. 2 para. 6)

[^key-ac796eb7958bac3fbc10086e574752b2]: Words in s. 497A(2) substituted (26.7.2002 for E., 1.8.2003 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 60(3), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2002, art. 3; S.I. 2003/1718, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

[^key-acad7d353397367e148cac9dfcdb3f20]: Words in s. 509AC(5) substituted by 2010 c. 15, Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 38 (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-ad31daa014c156f7ce2371c6600ea92f]: Words in s. 408(6) 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(6)(d)(i)

[^key-ad7e56f6c45db17fc271a1ff03a5e070]: S. 16(3A) inserted (12.1.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 126(1), 269(4); S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-ad85a4f43869ba114e7f0c957dec5af7]: S. 4(1B)(1C) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 9(2)(b); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-ad897f2ced7efc0cb547926049fbbd57]: Words in s. 509AB(5) substituted (6.3.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), s. 28(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(b); S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-ad9317bfb79f571214b53b2e8e82fb47]: Words in Sch. 35B para. 15(3)(a) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 61(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-adf6b944ffe165dac1c3d70a4af16005]: Words in s. 312(3A)(b) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 11(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-ae5e02a761232c8367973b217cbfba68]: Words in s. 580 inserted (1.9.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 2 para. 13; S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5

[^key-ae9de1f959394538b45b675d32e62895]: S. 342: power to amend conferred (1.4.2018) by Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16), ss. 35(4)(a), 70(2); S.I. 2018/346, reg. 4(f)

[^key-aefdc2f9963df37317f93bb51afdf5d4]: Words in s. 547(7)(c) 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(c) (with art. 3)

[^key-af270f67007d08e44d0c8876f80b68c7]: S. 562H 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(29); 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-af2a1c3ad23e963b57f2255030a523f8]: Words in s. 562G(7)(a) inserted (1.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 57(6)(a); S.I. 2015/375, art. 2(e)

[^key-af780b023b4f762c48e7b550849bf3b4]: Words in s. 580 substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 60(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-af84d853cd6c2c91a157c62aba1709e6]: Words in s. 547(4)(c) 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(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-b013151dec5cbbb92a5a36bb8f7af588]: S. 15ZB functions made exercisable concurrently (1.4.2016) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/449), arts. 1(a), 7, Sch. 2 para. 3

[^key-b0236f789483f6f183f19ff06dbc14ec]: Words in s. 60(4) substituted (to the extent that this provision continues in force by virtue of any saving made in connection with its repeal by 1998 c. 31 by an order made under s. 145(3) of that Act) (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. 4 para. 6

[^key-b0277727004331ccd913a4a2b074df85]: S. 19: 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-b03d10df3161b3e0dc01631f934b1552]: Words in Sch. 36A para. 2 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 8(10)(d) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(v)

[^key-b0445d395aaceb07b3415dbc120098e2]: Words in s. 519(3)(b) inserted (1.4.2012) by The Alternative Provision Academies (Consequential Amendments to Acts) (England) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/976), art. 1, Sch. para. 6 (with art. 3)

[^key-b05ea4ffc80da0550073fb0910813f07]: Words in s. 444ZA(1D)(a) substituted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 1 para. 6; S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-b0db7d92188940d72e5d35370742dee5]: Words in s. 579(1) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 59(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-b0dc78a1b62a4a3410858ac27a53c304]: S. 560A 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-b0de64805551ed39ac98c28001252bed]: Words in s. 515(3)(c) substituted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 25(3)(b); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)

[^key-b0eb979260564ad49a54ab5ac04c9b50]: Words in s. 529(2) repealed (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 10(3)(b), Sch. 18 Pt. 3; S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)(q)

[^key-b0fc9dbeec9ede27330ed46f442a6396]: Word in s. 550AA title inserted (1.9.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 243(2), 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))