Education Act 1996

[^key-cfc51a535aad3798d3c5c242741f7f88]: Words in s. 512ZA(1A) omitted (4.5.2013) by virtue of School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), ss. 91(2)(a), 100(3)

[^key-cfdc5a1772a2df3e86d52ffbe082d2dd]: S. 512ZB(4)(a)(i)-(iia) repealed (31.3.2022) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 1; S.I. 2018/145, art. 2 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/655, art. 2)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-d03028bf86470ca53bbc5785ac568458]: Words in s. 438 title inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 39(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-d08040912dfbb1c04313bd24b43ed48c]: Words in s. 458(1) inserted (1.9.2021) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(19)(a); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(viii)

[^key-d0844500205968ec55645976745cdff0]: Words in s. 566(1)(a) 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(13)

[^key-d0b669b40389e2d98542db99b39ec672]: Words in s. 569(2B) substituted (3.7.2013) by The Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 (Amendment to the Education Act 1996) (Wales) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1657), arts. 1, 2(2)

[^key-d0cd2c0b658e6caf6993e5b9043cff32]: Sch. 37 para. 119 repealed (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25), s. 355, Sch. 10 (with s. 20(2), Sch. 8)

[^key-d0d961a285dfcb6cd53d4be9c28711c9]: S. 404 applied (W.) (23.4.2007) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1069), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 1

[^key-d12021202d23d4a710fff0fb7dfa6ad5]: Words in s. 61(4)(5) 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-d13ff9e397bc5686b3e69be045e5ea9b]: Words in s. 509AB(7)(a) 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(11)(a)

[^key-d169e457ce852976d80572e12d729f5e]: S. 317(3)(b) and word repealed (1.9.2003 for E.; 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 39(4)(b), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667,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-d1fd510b9f3e4d38fe117ad1e247c5bd]: Sch. 37 para. 131 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-d25ef5460b7967f1379d1a195029df47]: S. 497 applied (31.8.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), ss. 29(2), 109(2); S.I. 2008/17, art. 2(a)

[^key-d2cd06634b67c10f5e7529450becf1c2]: S. 457(4)(b)(iia) inserted (27.10.2008) by Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5), s. 70(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(2); S.I. 2008/787, art. 2(4)(f)

[^key-d2e30477ab170c02108fc92b53f1dc7d]: Words in s. 441(1) 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(16)(a)(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-d2e5d8c4d50f3bb6b641a1cb1d4fe198]: S. 15ZC 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-d2fb510c78da61b518544a2dd9d84d02]: Words in s. 557(9) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 163(a) (with art. 10)

[^key-d31bdfb672af482624d0be001950017b]: S. 497: power to apply conferred by 1998 c. 31, s. 89(2) (as inserted (1.10.2002 for E., 1.2.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 48, 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2006/172, art. 4, Sch.)

[^key-d34794c6a21f91cbaf9296cce78c5bad]: Words in s. 554(4)(a)(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(10)(b)(i)(aa)

[^key-d35cfd088995efe3836e0fd5d4a8fcc2]: Words in s. 537B(9) 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(9)

[^key-d37ee2443b3daffc6880c48333474ae4]: S. 578 entry added (27.7.2010) by Academies Act 2010 (c. 32), ss. 19(1), 20(2)

[^key-d37f0349cdf2936cf3a64c4b58fe9e8f]: Words in s. 322 substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 1 para. 1(1)(2); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-d39f0d78d1272bd9624253630bbbe4c0]: Words in s. 2(2B)(b) inserted (1.10.2002 for E., 1.8.2004 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 177(2)(a), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2004/912, art. 5, Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-d3f477c7fe5c218199178012da9bec17]: S. 15A(3A) inserted (1.8.2024) by Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 8(3) (with s. 19); S.I. 2024/806, art. 2(k)(vi) (with art. 28)

[^key-d446d8149c0c6662aee7135a13243e65]: S. 405 applied (with modifications) (W.) (23.4.2007) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1069), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 2

[^key-d44cbdd77c68ca623066e505c0e6eb0f]: S. 313(5) substituted (1.9.2003) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(3), Sch. 18 para. 2 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4), Sch. 18 para. 17); S.I. 2002/3185, art. 6, Sch. Pt. III

[^key-d48ce0cb81b2e83245814958852beb43]: Words in s. 497A title 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)(a)

[^key-d4e9511d322a6d4b5c0379e94174be49]: S. 497AA applied (with modifications) (31.8.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 29(4)(5), 109(2); S.I. 2008/17, art. 2(a)

[^key-d5526c8f95e8faf06c080a4e67ddfda5]: Words in s. 535(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), 156

[^key-d5c307320f4c5d4069797c74132fdca1]: Ss. 464-478 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-d5fb2d61c5426e6d7038f38e9fdb6510]: Words in s. 336(6) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 33(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-d6311657e05e0cad7862a5328840121b]: S. 434 modified (1.9.2013) by The Operation of the Local Curriculum (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1793), regs. 1(1), 8(a)

[^key-d67f7b7e9252e80f3928244890051105]: Words in s. 517(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(24)(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-d689770adc172ea1a1ab5a0f8044eed6]: S. 497B applied (with modifications) (1.3.2005 for E.; 1.10.2006 for W.) by Children Act 2004 (c. 31), s. 50(4)(5), 67(7)(e); S.I. 2005/394, art. 2(1)(f); S.I. 2006/885, art. 4(e)

[^key-d77f78150bdaa754e033073b4545cd2d]: S. 572 restricted (1.9.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 104(6), 188(3); S.I. 2007/1801, art. 4(h)

[^key-d7d427bacc5913bf6dcab967b12c8669]: Words in s. 313(5) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 12(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-d8531cb725783b16a199891179173d86]: S. 332ZB inserted (6.3.2012) by Education (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 5), ss. 2(2), 26(3) (as amended (5.5.2010) by S.I. 2010/1148, arts. 1, 5(2)); S.I. 2012/320, art. 3(b)

[^key-d879a168d5ddbbf73cbf2c0ae82c7f25]: 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)(i); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(vii)

[^key-d8eaeb7d1400e2e2b71c15027adfac36]: Words in s. 409(2) inserted (1.9.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 47(3) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4

[^key-d9554c6f72fd3c4cf27b0c002b884272]: Words in s. 349(1) inserted (29.7.2010) by Academies Act 2010 (c. 32), s. 19(2), Sch. 2 para. 3; S.I. 2010/1937, art. 2, Sch. 1

[^key-d98a1e2b7b4691615af7e15d73527f10]: S. 434(3)(b) modified (temp. until 31.8.2012) (1.9.2011) by The Morpeth School, Oaklands School and Swanlea School Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1903), arts. 1, 3(b)

[^key-da26abbcad90067c8d538d42f685a169]: S. 29(6) repealed (1.9.2003 for E., 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 35, Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-dacb0fffd907459610f4346e3c7a49ef]: Words in s. 15ZA(3) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 15(3)(b) (with s. 102)

[^key-dae88f0027d0c5bfe1ffff0a90b6dd6b]: Words in s. 444ZA(2)(a) inserted (1.9.2012) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 155(3), 173(4); S.I. 2012/2197, art. 2(a)

[^key-dae9fb4227f6aebf960dd019cdd283b4]: Words in s. 4(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-db11c9505a3158349b107ad9aa8ef69d]: Word in s. 342(1) repealed (30.3.2010) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 142(3)(b), 173(4), Sch. 2; S.I. 2010/1093, art. 2(a)(c)

[^key-db16ea8e66453789f4d6fb9edf6db480]: S. 18A(1)(b) 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-db1bbad085c7419c49bcb9871e0a2715]: Words in s. 580 substituted (19.7.2010) by Children, Schools and Families Act 2010 (c. 26), s. 29(4)(b), Sch. 3 para. 2(2) (with s. 27); S.I. 2010/1817, art. 2

[^key-db6edbaccc44d2ecd0cd012971116179]: S. 317(1) 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-db7d10b6092bafc46fb6c73e3fd9ea2c]: Sch. 27 para. 11(2B) inserted (8.1.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 174(3)(b), 188(2) (with s. 174(4))

[^key-dc562ca6520ad8b2e4fb84a393198dd8]: Word in s. 547(2) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of 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-dc629a5ce257b9340aa9fa0cdc3a8148]: Words in Sch. 35B para. 15(2)(f) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 9(20); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-dc87620a23b3e935398a69a7c80c1889]: Words in s. 569(2BB) substituted (29.4.2026 for the purposes of making regulations) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 38(6)(d), 78(1)(a)(3)(5)

[^key-dd659ed5dcc6de6489cf17b8d2eec902]: Words in s. 438(1) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 39(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-de29327e4d93b3e9349937506638e7d8]: S. 455(1) 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-de43ab5dbedc0a9981e43b6276ab9435]: Words in s. 13A(2)(b) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 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-de50051b2d424ab29bf7eb9564a87c34]: Words in s. 569(2A) inserted (29.4.2026 for the purposes of making regulations) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 38(3)(a), 78(1)(a)(3)(5)

[^key-de5d38f350ee7561fd1eeaf232052c0b]: Words in s. 398(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 5 para. 11; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-de7957e9770181595f5c45d8f20b6060]: S. 569(2A) inserted (1.9.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 242(2)(b), 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-de7ab66193f19034839324c359bfa6f3]: S. 18A(1)(b) 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-de94daee8f9ffeeb0e97dbea409a5bd6]: S. 18A(1)(b) 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-dea5a67b9ca50ded7ba8f89ba1045ec2]: S. 496(5) 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. 7; S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2

[^key-dec0ebbdd4631a94bfd930a402d4be2c]: Words in s. 441(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(16)(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-decaf1a9dd482592e09e1186f0834e41]: Words in s. 508(1) inserted (8.1.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(a)

[^key-ded942bc97700129b5b6042c9867391e]: Words in s. 483A(2)(a) 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(21)(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-dedce134e194a8a15315383cf026a666]: Words in s. 441(3) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 41(4)(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-dee02d0a10f86742416743d600f40b72]: S. 578 entry added (26.11.2008) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 173(1)(f), 174(2)

[^key-df82d42709314c7296748c08b3554faa]: 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(3) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

[^key-dfc69ec04edcae035b0b6f03272ee4af]: S. 4(1A) inserted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), ss. 95(3), 109(2); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)

[^key-dff0b1d62b2575f847456588bbf6decb]: Word in s. 508 heading substituted (8.1.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(b)

[^key-dff9374984b5eace86fe783059db4598]: S. 497A applied (with modifications) (31.8.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 29(3)(5)(6), 109(2); S.I. 2008/17, art. 2(a)

[^key-e010956001cd0ea4536444f4aa5296b1]: S. 18A(3)(b) 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(2)(b)(ii)

[^key-e0a3996de2b6d8bb5d339cd2308d8a7c]: Words in s. 444ZA(5) inserted (1.9.2012) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 155(5), 173(4); S.I. 2012/2197, art. 2(a)

[^key-e1471791ceefa25ff18c7a6c4b823674]: Words in s. 509A title substituted (12.1.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 2 para. 10(3); S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-e15ede7174bb6835058a7dbeaec2e594]: Words in s. 483A(3)(a) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 44(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-e1cb877646b0950905830f6b959c28b8]: Words in s. 569(2BB) inserted (29.4.2026 for the purposes of making regulations) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 38(6)(b), 78(1)(a)(3)(5)

[^key-e207088dbfa607b08aebbb675959b9ec]: S. 4(4) substituted (1.8.2019) by The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 7(2)(b)

[^key-e2803dcaf490c31c3138091c687fc719]: Words in s. 508A(6)(b) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 9(10)(b); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-e2baab5befa9b1fbcb0f6d1546b313f3]: Words in s. 15ZB substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 16 (with s. 102)

[^key-e2c04d84418316a76cd159a82356c2ab]: S. 514A 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-e2c571b27ad3f9313895e060733dd930]: Words in s. 2(3)(a) repealed (1.10.2002 for E., 1.8.2004 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. 5, Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-e2f1a096e9f79cd8ceb303ef444d83b3]: Words in s. 15B(3)(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(5); 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-e386655ebd2f2e24098f097d19aea480]: Words in s. 318(1) inserted (1.9.2003 for E., 31.10.2005 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 41(2) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.

[^key-e406470497839bde10c83552c2ab20af]: Words in s. 509AA title substituted (12.1.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 2 para. 10(1); S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-e44355fd0fd16da3e356274c320bf183]: S. 497AA modified (7.8.2013) by The Transfer of Functions (Youth Leisure-time Activities) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1721), arts. 1(2), 3(3)(d) (with art. 4)

[^key-e48deada63ed7e4a724b4f4159480886]: Words in s. 456(6) inserted (25.5.2007 for E.) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 56(2), 188(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 6(b)

[^key-e49646b372b15ee4a7f029042c35e706]: Words in s. 456(5) substituted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 48(3), 82(2)(d)

[^key-e49a0d4cd7252250eada7f0ed7839386]: Words in s. 562G(4) inserted (1.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 57(4); S.I. 2015/375, art. 2(e)

[^key-e4e4189af6c4137132be6ad6fed58463]: S. 326A(6)(a) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 18(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-e5166ca8cdd5b7826a2f72b98a965816]: S. 436A and cross-heading inserted (27.2.2007 for E., 1.9.2009 for W.) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 4(1), 188(3); S.I. 2006/3400, art. 6(a); S.I. 2009/1027, art. 3(a)

[^key-e55c8e5718f853ccdca46d9f9f6d50d8]: S. 507A - S. 507B inserted (8.1.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 6(1), 188(2)

[^key-e57f0bf790cf3a1a43bafbee28915ef3]: Words in s. 483A(4)(a) 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(21)(d)(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-e5afa0bcfe7656ff98e1e1d1563f20b1]: Sch. 27 para. 5(3) substituted (8.1.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 174(3)(a), 188(2) (with s. 174(4))

[^key-e5d694d7fa560a03254b24a310537ef7]: Words in s. 312(2) inserted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 11(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-e5d981668f3524c7015f7e5efe28a585]: S. 496 applied (with modifications) (10.2.2009) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The School Admissions (Co-ordination of Admission Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3090), regs. 1(1), 10