SCHEDULE 2CATEGORIES OF REGISTRATION

2Changing the categories of registered worker

1

The Welsh Ministers may by order add, amend or remove a category of registration (or the description of a category) which may include, amongst other things, adding a category of registration relating to independent schools (within the meaning of section 463 of the 1996 Act), and amending or removing such a category.

2

An order under sub-paragraph (1) may make such provision about or in connection with the new category of registration as the Welsh Ministers consider necessary or expedient.

3

In particular, an order under sub-paragraph (1) may specify services that may not be provided by a person unless the person—

a

satisfies any specified requirements, and

b

is registered.

4

An order specifying services for the purposes of sub-paragraph (3) may make provision by reference to—

a

one or more specified activities, or

b

the circumstances in which activities are carried out.

5

A requirement of such an order may, in particular, relate to—

a

the possession of a specified qualification or experience of a specified kind;

b

participation in or completion of a specified programme or course of training;

c

compliance with a specified condition;

d

an exercise of discretion by the Welsh Ministers, another specified person or another person of a specified description.

6

Before making an order under this paragraph, the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

7

An order made under this paragraph may modify this Act or any other enactment.