Learning and Skills Act 2000

Part IV U.K. Inspections in Wales

New titles E+W

73 Inspectors of Education and Training in Wales. E+W

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(3) In any provision of, or made under, any enactment—

(a) for “Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools in Wales” substitute “ Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales or Prif Arolygydd Ei Mawrhydi dros Addysg a Hyfforddiant yng Nghymru ”; and

(b) for “Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools in Wales” substitute “ Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Education and Training in Wales or Arolgwyr Ei Mawrhydi dros Addysg a Hyfforddiant yng Nghymru ”.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 73(1) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(21) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxiii)

F2 S. 73(2) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(21) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxiii)

Commencement Information

I1 S. 73 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; s. 73 in force (W.) at 1.1.2001 by S.I. 2000/3230, art. 2, Sch.

74 Some defined terms. E+W

(1) In this Part—

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• [F4 “local authority in Wales” has the same meaning as in the Education Act 1996 (see section 579(1) of that Act);]

• “the National Assembly” means the National Assembly for Wales.

(2) In this Part, any reference to the Chief Inspector for Wales is to be read as a reference to [F5 Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales or Prif Arolygydd Ei Mawrhydi dros Addysg a Hyfforddiant yng Nghymru].

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in s. 74(1) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 63 (with art. 7)

F4 Words in s. 74(1) inserted (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. 46(4)

F5 Words in s. 74(2) substituted (1.4.2026) by Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(22) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxiv)

Commencement Information

I2 S. 74 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; s. 74 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Extended remit E+W

F6 75 The extended remit of the Chief Inspector for Wales. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F6 Ss. 75-80 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)

Additional functions E+W

F6 76 Additional functions of the Chief Inspector for Wales. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F6 Ss. 75-80 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)

F6 77 Inspections. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F6 Ss. 75-80 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)

F6 78 General powers. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F6 Ss. 75-80 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)

F6 79 Right of entry and offences. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F6 Ss. 75-80 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)

F6 80 Action plans. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F6 Ss. 75-80 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)

F7 81 Inspections of careers services etc. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F7 S. 81 repealed (1.4.2007) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 19 Pt. 1; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 5, Sch. 3

82 Inspections of education and training provided under 1973 Act arrangements. E+W

(1) The Chief Inspector for Wales may, at the request of the Secretary of State or [F8 the Chief Inspector for England ], inspect any education or training provided in Wales by the Secretary of State in accordance with arrangements made under section 2 of the M1 Employment and Training Act 1973.

(2) A report of an inspection conducted under this section at the request of the Secretary of State must be given to the Secretary of State.

(3) The Secretary of State may arrange for the report to be published in such manner as he considers appropriate.

(4) A report of an inspection conducted under this section at the request of [F9 the Chief Inspector for England must be given to that Chief Inspector].

(5) [F10 The Chief Inspector for England] may arrange for the report to be published in such manner as [F11 he] considers appropriate.

(6) The Chief Inspector for Wales must send a copy of any report under subsection (2) or (4) to the National Assembly.

[F12 (7) In this section “the Chief Inspector for England” means Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills.]

Textual Amendments

F8 Words in s. 82(1) substituted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 14 para. 57(2); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(gg)

F9 Words in s. 82(4) substituted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 14 para. 57(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(gg)

F10 Words in s. 82(5) substituted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 14 para. 57(4); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(gg)

F11 Word in s. 82(5) substituted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 14 para. 57(4); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(gg)

F12 S. 82(7) added (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 14 para. 57(5); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(gg)

Commencement Information

I3 S. 82 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; s. 82 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Marginal Citations

M1 1973 c. 50.

F13 83 Area inspections. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F13 Ss. 83-88 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)

F13 84 Action plans following section 83 inspections. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F13 Ss. 83-88 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)

F13 85 Studies across Wales or of provision made outside Wales. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F13 Ss. 83-88 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)

F13 86 Annual reports. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F13 Ss. 83-88 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)

F13 87 Annual plan of the Chief Inspector for Wales. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F13 Ss. 83-88 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)

F13 88 Defamation. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F13 Ss. 83-88 omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (asc 1), s. 148(2), Sch. 4 para. 14(23) (with s. 19); W.S.I. 2026/62, art. 2(ww)(xxv) (with art. 15)