Commentary on Sections of the Act

Part 2 – Additional Learning Needs

Chapter 3 – Supplementary Functions.
Functions relating to securing additional learning provision
Section 57 - Abolition of approval of non-maintained special schools in Wales

135.Section 57 amends the 1996 Act to remove the power of the Welsh Ministers to approve non-maintained special schools in Wales. New schools that are not maintained will have to register as independent schools under the Education Act 2002.