7The Progression CodeE+W
(1)The Welsh Ministers must issue a code (the “Progression Code”) that sets out the way in which a curriculum is to make provision for progression by pupils and children.
[F1(1A)In preparing the Progression Code under subsection (1), and keeping it under review under subsection (4), the Welsh Ministers must have regard to the Welsh language learning goals set by section 11 of the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Act 2025 (asc [ ]).]
(2)A curriculum does not make provision for appropriate progression unless it accords with the Progression Code.
(3)Teaching and learning does not make provision for appropriate progression unless it accords with the Progression Code.
(4)The Welsh Ministers—
(a)must keep the Progression Code under review, and
(b)may revise it.
(5)For further provision about the Progression Code, see section 76.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 7(1A) inserted (1.4.2026 for specified purposes) by Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 2), ss. 12(3), 56(4); W.S.I. 2026/78, art. 4
Commencement Information
I1S. 7 in force at 29.9.2021 for specified purposes by S.I. 2021/1069, art. 3
I2S. 7 in force at 1.9.2022 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2022/652, art. 4(a)