http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/22/bodyApprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009An Act to make provision about apprenticeships, education, training and children's services; to amend the Employment Rights Act 1996; to establish the Young People's Learning Agency for England, the office of Chief Executive of Skills Funding, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation and the School Support Staff Negotiating Body and to make provision about those bodies and that office; to make provision about the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; to make provision about schools and institutions within the further education sector; to make provision about student loans; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2026-05-28Expert Participation2026-04-29 Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 40The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 155The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions) and (Commencement No. 2 (Amendment)) Order 2010art. 3Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 207(5)(b)Children, Schools and Families Act 2010s. 22(2)s. 27s. 29(5)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 216(1)(a)Children, Schools and Families Act 2010s. 22(3)(a)s. 27s. 29(5)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 216(2)(a)Children, Schools and Families Act 2010s. 22(3)(b)s. 27s. 29(5)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 250The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 6 Sch. 5art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 1The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 2The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 3The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 4The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 5The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 6The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 7The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 8The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 9The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 10The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 11The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 12The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 13The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 14The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 15The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 1 para. 16The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010art. 7 Sch. 6art. 9-11Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009specified provision(s) and purposesThe Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) (Wales) Order 2010Gorchymyn Deddf Prentisiaethau, Sgiliau, Plant a Dysgu 2009 (Cychwyn Rhif 2 a Darpariaethau Trosiannol) (Cymru) 2010art. 2commencement order for 2009 c. 22Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Sch. 12 para. 7Education Act 2011Sch. 8 para. 26s. 82(3)art. 2Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009specified provision(s) and purposesThe Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 3) (Wales) Order 2011Gorchymyn Deddf Prentisiaethau, Sgiliau, Plant a Dysgu 2009 (Cychwyn Rhif 3) (Cymru) 2011art. 2commencement order for 2009 c. 22Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009specified provision(s)The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010 (Amendment) Order 2011art. 2commencement order for 2009 c. 22Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 83B(5)Deregulation Act 2015Sch. 14 para. 6s. 115(3)(g)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 103(1)Deregulation Act 2015Sch. 1 para. 4s. 115(2)(e)art. 6(a)Sch. Pt. 2Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 105(1)Deregulation Act 2015Sch. 14 para. 17s. 115(3)(g)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 105(6)Deregulation Act 2015Sch. 14 para. 17s. 115(3)(g)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009specified provision(s)The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No.1) (Wales) Order 2009Gorchymyn Deddf Prentisiaethau, Sgiliau, Plant a Dysgu 2009 (Cychwyn Rhif 1) (Cymru) 2009art. 2commencement order for 2009 c. 22Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 52Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018Deddf Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol a’r Tribiwnlys Addysg (Cymru) 2018Sch. 1 para. 6(n)(i)s. 100(3)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 100(3)Technical and Further Education Act 2017Sch. 1 para. 29(3)s. 47(2)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 100(4)Technical and Further Education Act 2017Sch. 1 para. 29(3)s. 47(2)reg. 2(b)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 2Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022Deddf Addysg Drydyddol ac Ymchwil (Cymru) 2022Sch. 4 para. 24(2)(a)s. 19s. 148(2)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 7-12Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022Deddf Addysg Drydyddol ac Ymchwil (Cymru) 2022Sch. 4 para. 24(2)(b)s. 19s. 148(2)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 18-22Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022Deddf Addysg Drydyddol ac Ymchwil (Cymru) 2022Sch. 4 para. 24(2)(c)s. 19s. 148(2)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 28-36Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022Deddf Addysg Drydyddol ac Ymchwil (Cymru) 2022Sch. 4 para. 24(2)(d)s. 19s. 148(2)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 38 39Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022Deddf Addysg Drydyddol ac Ymchwil (Cymru) 2022Sch. 4 para. 24(2)(e)s. 19s. 148(2)Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009s. 262(9)Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022Deddf Addysg Drydyddol ac Ymchwil (Cymru) 2022Sch. 4 para. 24(3)s. 19s. 148(2) Part 1CHAPTER ZA1ZA1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZA2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZA2A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZA3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZA4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZA5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZA6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZA7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZA8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZA8A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHAPTER A1ZA91The Secretary of State may determine categories into which occupations may be placed for the purposes of this Chapter.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZA101The Secretary of State must—adetermine occupations in relation to which it may be appropriate for people to undertake apprenticeships or obtain qualifications, andbdetermine which of those occupations require similar knowledge, skills and behaviour.2Two or more occupations that require similar knowledge, skills and behaviour are referred to in this section as a “group”.3Where categories have been determined under section ZA9, the Secretary of State must allocate each occupation or group to a category.4If the Secretary of State considers that no category is appropriate the Secretary of State must nevertheless allocate the occupation or group to a category (and is not required to adjust a determination under subsection (1)).5The Secretary of State must publish information showing—athe occupations,bthe groups, andcany categories to which the occupations and groups have been allocated.ZA111The Secretary of State must publish standards in relation to England for such occupations as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.2Each standard must—adescribe the occupation to which it relates;bset out the outcomes that persons seeking to achieve the standard are expected to attain in order to do so.3Each standard must be prepared by a group of persons and approved by the Secretary of State, subject to subsection (3A).3AThe Secretary of State may prepare a standard if satisfied that it would be more appropriate for the standard to be prepared by the Secretary of State than by a group of persons.4Where a standard is prepared by a group of persons, the group must be approved by the Secretary of State.5The Secretary of State may provide advice or assistance to a group of persons in connection with the preparation of a standard.6The Secretary of State may convene a group of persons to prepare a standard for an occupation if satisfied that—athere is a need for a standard for that occupation, andbno group will prepare the standard unless one is convened to do so.7The Secretary of State must publish—ainformation about matters that the Secretary of State takes into account when deciding whether or not to approve standards for the purposes of subsection (3);aainformation about matters that the Secretary of State takes into account in deciding whether it would be more appropriate for a standard to be prepared by the Secretary of State than by a group of persons for the purposes of subsection (3A);binformation about matters that the Secretary of State takes into account when deciding whether or not to approve groups of persons for the purposes of subsection (4).8When making a decision of the kind mentioned in subsection (7)(a) or (b) in a particular case, the Secretary of State may also take into account such other matters as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in the case in question.9Information published under subsection (7) may be revised or replaced, and the Secretary of State must publish under that subsection any revised or replacement information.10Where a standard is published, the Secretary of State must publish, with the information published under section ZA10(5) in relation to the occupation, information indicating that there is a standard for the occupation.A11This section applies for the purposes of this Chapter.2An approved English apprenticeship is an arrangement which—atakes place under an approved English apprenticeship agreement, orbis an alternative English apprenticeship,and, in either case, satisfies any conditions specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.3An approved English apprenticeship agreement is an agreement which—aprovides for a person (“the apprentice”) to work for another person for reward in an occupation for which a standard has been published under section ZA11,bprovides for the apprentice to receive training in order to assist the apprentice to achieve the published standard in the work done under the agreement, andcsatisfies any other conditions specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.4An alternative English apprenticeship is an arrangement, under which a person works, which is of a kind described in regulations made by the Secretary of State.5Regulations under subsection (4) may, for example, describe arrangements which relate to cases where a person—aworks otherwise than for another person;bworks otherwise than for reward.6A person completes an approved English apprenticeship if the person achieves the published standard while doing an approved English apprenticeship.7The “published standard”, in relation to an approved English apprenticeship, means the standard which applies in relation to the work to be done under the apprenticeship (see section ZA11).A21The Secretary of State must publish apprenticeship assessment plans in respect of such standards published under section ZA11 as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4An apprenticeship assessment plan in respect of a standard is a plan in accordance with which it is to be assessed whether a person seeking to complete an approved English apprenticeship has attained the outcomes set out in the standard.5Each apprenticeship assessment plan must—aspecify the standard to which it relates, andbset out the proposed arrangements for evaluating the quality of any assessment provided for by the plan.6Each apprenticeship assessment plan must be prepared by a group of persons and approved by the Secretary of State, subject to subsection (6A).6AThe Secretary of State may prepare an apprenticeship assessment plan if satisfied that it would be more appropriate for the plan to be prepared by the Secretary of State than by a group of persons.7Where an apprenticeship assessment plan is prepared by a group of persons, the group must be approved by the Secretary of State.8The Secretary of State may provide advice or assistance to a group of persons in connection with the preparation of an apprenticeship assessment plan.9The Secretary of State may convene a group of persons to prepare an apprenticeship assessment plan in respect of a standard if satisfied that—athere is a need for an apprenticeship assessment plan in respect of that standard, andbno group will prepare the plan unless one is convened to do so.10The Secretary of State must publish—ainformation about matters that the Secretary of State takes into account when deciding whether or not to approve apprenticeship assessment plans for the purposes of subsection (6);aainformation about matters that the Secretary of State takes into account in deciding whether it would be more appropriate for an apprenticeship assessment plan to be prepared by the Secretary of State than by a group of persons for the purposes of subsection (6A);binformation about matters that the Secretary of State takes into account when deciding whether or not to approve groups of persons for the purposes of subsection (7).11When making a decision of the kind mentioned in subsection (10)(a) or (b) in a particular case, the Secretary of State may also take into account such other matters as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in the case in question.12Information published under subsection (10) may be revised or replaced, and the Secretary of State must publish under that subsection any revised or replacement information.13Where an apprenticeship assessment plan is published, the Secretary of State must publish, with the information published under section ZA10(5) in relation to the occupation, information indicating that there is an apprenticeship assessment plan in respect of the standard for the occupation.A2A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2B1The Secretary of State must secure that evaluations are carried out of the quality of apprenticeship assessments provided by persons in relation to assessment plans published under section A2.2“Apprenticeship assessment” means the assessment of a person's attainment of the outcomes set out in the standard to which the apprenticeship assessment plan relates.3For the purposes of subsection (1) the Secretary of State may carry out evaluations or approve or make arrangements for other persons to carry out evaluations.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2C1If the Secretary of State considers that the quality of any apprenticeship assessment provided by a person is or may become unsatisfactory, the Secretary of State may carry out a review of the assessment, or make arrangements with another person for the carrying out of such a review.2The Secretary of State may, in consequence of a review, make arrangements for the purpose of improving the quality of the assessment to which the review relates.3If the Secretary of State—aconsiders that the quality of any apprenticeship assessment provided by a person is or may become unsatisfactory, orbthat a person who provides an apprenticeship assessment has failed to co-operate with a review carried out under this section or with arrangements made under subsection (2),the Secretary of State may report the matter to any person the Secretary of State considers appropriate.4A report under subsection (3) may contain recommendations as to the action to be taken by the person to whom the report is made.5The Secretary of State may publish a report under subsection (3).A2D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2D11Sections A2D3 and A2D5 provide for the approval of technical education qualifications.2Section A2D3 provides for the approval of technical education qualifications which (in conjunction with any approved steps towards occupational competence determined under section A2D4) can lead to the award of technical education certificates under section A3A.3Section A2D5 provides for the approval of other technical education qualifications.4For further provision about approval of technical education qualifications see, in particular—asection A2D2 (provision about the categories of technical education qualification that may be approved under section A2D3 or A2D5),bsections A2D6 to A2D11 (further provision about approval and withdrawal of approval),csection A2HA (list of technical education qualifications), anddsection A2IA (transfer of copyright relating to technical education qualifications approved under section A2D3).A2D21The Secretary of State—amay specify one or more categories of technical education qualification in relation to England that may be approved under section A2D3, andbmay specify one or more categories of technical education qualification in relation to England that may be approved under section A2D5.2The Secretary of State may specify a category under subsection (1)(b) only if the Secretary of State considers that it would not be appropriate for qualifications in the category to be approved under section A2D3.3For any category specified under subsection (1)(b), the Secretary of State must specify which of the following is the appropriate test for the purposes of section A2D5—athe alternative approval test (see section A2D5(3));bthe additional specialist competence test (see section A2D5(4));cthe significant outcomes test (see section A2D5(5)).4The Secretary of State may revise or withdraw any category specified under subsection (1).5A technical education qualification does not cease to be approved merely because the category is revised or withdrawn under subsection (4).6The Secretary of State must publish information showing—athe categories of technical education qualification that are for the time being specified under subsection (1), andbfor each category, whether qualifications in the category may be approved under section A2D3 or A2D5 and, if under section A2D5, the appropriate test.7Before specifying a category of qualification under this section, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.A2D31The Secretary of State may ... approve a technical education qualification under this section in respect of one or more occupations for which standards are published under section ZA11.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3The Secretary of State may approve a technical education qualification under this section only if satisfied that athe qualification falls within a category specified under section A2D2(1)(a), andbby obtaining the qualification a person demonstrates that he or she has attained as many of the outcomes set out in the standards as may reasonably be expected to be attained by undertaking a course of education. 4The Secretary of State may approve a technical education qualification under this section only where the Secretary of State—ahas determined the documents relating to the qualification to which the Secretary of State considers section A2IA should apply (if any), andbis satisfied that each person (other than the Secretary of State ) who the Secretary of State thinks is entitled to a right or interest in any copyright in those documents agrees to the right or interest being transferred to the Secretary of State (see section A2IA).5If the Secretary of State fails to comply with subsection (4)(b) then, unless the Secretary of State does so in the knowledge that a person does not agree as mentioned in that provision—athe failure does not invalidate the approval of the qualification, butbthe Secretary of State must pay such compensation (if any) as may be appropriate to any person whose right or interest is transferred to the Secretary of State without the person's agreement.6In making a determination under subsection (4)(a), the Secretary of State may take into account the likelihood of any person agreeing as mentioned in subsection (4)(b).7The Secretary of State may revise a determination under subsection (4)(a) before approving the qualification.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2D41Where there is a technical education qualification that is approved under section A2D3 in respect of one or more occupations, the Secretary of State may from time to time determine other steps that the Secretary of State considers it would be appropriate for a person to take in order to progress towards being a person who is competent to work in those occupations.2Steps determined under this section may include the obtaining of other qualifications.3The Secretary of State may make a further determination under this section.4The Secretary of State must publish a statement of any steps the Secretary of State determines under this section.5In this Chapter steps that the Secretary of State determines under this section are referred to as “approved steps towards occupational competence”.A2D51The Secretary of State may ... approve a technical education qualification under this section in respect of one or more published occupations (each a “related” occupation).2But the Secretary of State may approve a qualification under this section only if—athe Secretary of State is satisfied that the qualification falls within a category specified under section A2D2(1)(b),bthe qualification meets each of the following tests in respect of the related occupation or occupations—ithe appropriate test specified for the category under section A2D2(3), andiithe employer demand test (see subsection (6)), andcthe Secretary of State is not prevented from approving the qualification by virtue of a moratorium under section A2D9.3The alternative approval test is met in respect of an occupation if—aa standard is published under section ZA11 for the occupation, andbthe Secretary of State is satisfied that by obtaining the qualification a person demonstrates attainment of as many of the outcomes set out in the standard as may reasonably be expected to be attained by undertaking a course of education.4The additional specialist competence test is met in respect of an occupation if—aa standard is published under section ZA11 for the occupation, andbthe Secretary of State is satisfied that—iby obtaining the qualification, a person demonstrates attainment of particular outcomes which are additional to those set out in the standard, andiiattaining all those outcomes (together with attainment of the outcomes set out in the standard) would enable a person to specialise within the occupation.5The significant outcomes test is met in respect of one or more occupations if—athe Secretary of State is satisfied that—iby obtaining the qualification a person demonstrates attainment of particular outcomes in relation to the occupations, andiiattaining those outcomes would enable a person to work in the occupations at a particular level of competence (whether in the course of training or otherwise) or to improve competence in the occupations, andbwhere standards are published under section ZA11 for any of the occupations, the outcomes are set out in the standards (whether or not all in the same standard).6The employer demand test is met in respect of one or more occupations if the Secretary of State is satisfied that there is, or is likely to be, demand from employers in the occupations for employees who have obtained the particular qualification.A2D61The Secretary of State may make any arrangements that the Secretary of State considers appropriate—ato secure that suitable technical education qualifications are available for approval under section A2D3 or A2D5, orbin connection with the approval, or continued approval, of a technical education qualification under either of those sections.2The Secretary of State may withdraw approval of a technical education qualification.3The Secretary of State is not required to withdraw approval of a technical education qualification in a specified category merely because—athe qualification is modified, orbthe category is revised or withdrawn under section A2D2(4).4The Secretary of State must publish information about matters that the Secretary of State takes into account when deciding whether or not—ato approve a qualification under section A2D3 or A2D5, orbto withdraw approval of it.5The matters may differ for different purposes and may, in particular, be different for—aqualifications in different categories specified under section A2D2, orbqualifications relating to different occupations.6When making a decision of the kind mentioned in subsection (4)(a) or (b) in a particular case, the Secretary of State may also take into account such other matters as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in the case in question.7Information published under subsection (4) may be revised or replaced, and the Secretary of State must publish under that subsection any revised or replacement information.A2D71Where a technical education qualification is approved in respect of an occupation, the Secretary of State must publish, with the information published under section ZA10(5) in relation to the occupation, information indicating—athat a technical education qualification has been approved in respect of it, andbwhether the qualification (in conjunction with any steps approved under section A2D4) could lead to a technical education certificate.2If approval of the technical education qualification is withdrawn, the Secretary of State must publish, with the information published under section ZA10(5) in relation to the occupation, information indicating that the approval of the qualification has been withdrawn.3The Secretary of State may ... charge fees for things done in connection with approval, or continued approval, of qualifications under section A2D5.4The fees are to be determined by or in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.A2D81The Secretary of State must maintain arrangements for reviewing approved technical education qualifications ... with a view to determining, for each qualification, whether—ait should continue to be approved,bit should be revised, orcapproval should be withdrawn.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2D91This section applies where the Secretary of State determines that there is an appropriate number of approved technical education qualifications of a particular kind.2The Secretary of State may decide not to approve further technical education qualifications of that kind under section A2D5 for a period (a “moratorium”).3Where the Secretary of State decides that there should be a moratorium in relation to technical education qualifications of a particular kind, the Secretary of State—amust publish that decision, andbduring the moratorium, may not approve any further technical education qualification of that kind under section A2D5.4A moratorium ends when the Secretary of State decides to end it.5Where the Secretary of State decides to end a moratorium, the Secretary of State must publish that decision.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2D10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2D11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2E1The Secretary of State must maintain arrangements for the review ... of each standard or apprenticeship assessment plan published under this Chapter, with a view to determining whether the standard or plan ought to be revised or withdrawn.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2F1The Secretary of State may—apublish a revised version of a standard or apprenticeship assessment plan published under this Chapter, orbwithdraw a standard or apprenticeship assessment plan published under this Chapter (with or without publishing another in its place).2Subsections (3) to (9) of section ZA11 apply in relation to a revised version of a standard published under this section as they do in relation to a standard published under that section.3Subsections (6) to (12) of section A2 apply in relation to a revised version of an apprenticeship assessment plan published under this section as they do in relation to an apprenticeship assessment plan published under that section.A2G1The Secretary of State may at any time make arrangements for an independent third party to carry out an examination of—aa standard, orban apprenticeship assessment plan.3Where an examination of a standard or apprenticeship assessment plan is carried out under this section, the Secretary of State must take account of the finding of the examination in exercising the Secretary of State’s functions in relation to the standard or apprenticeship plan under this Chapter.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2H1The Secretary of State must maintain a list of the standards and assessment plans published by the Secretary of State under this Chapter.2In respect of each standard and plan listed (including any revised version), the list must include details of when it comes into force.3Where a revised version is listed, the list must include a general description of the cases to which the revised version applies.4Where a standard or plan has been withdrawn, the list must include details of when the withdrawal comes into force and a general description of the cases to which it applies.5The Secretary of State must secure that the list is available free of charge at all reasonable times.A2HA1The Secretary of State must maintain a list of approved technical education qualifications.1AFor each qualification, the list must indicate whether (in conjunction with any steps determined under section A2D4) it could lead to the issue of a technical education certificate.2The list must include information for the purpose of enabling people to refer, in relation to each qualification, to—a any standards published under section ZA11 for the occupations in respect of which the qualification is approved, andbany statement of steps published under section A2D4 in relation to those occupations.3The Secretary of State must ensure that the list is available free of charge.A2I1This section applies where—aa standard is approved by the Secretary of State under section ZA11 or an apprenticeship assessment plan is approved by the Secretary of State under section A2, andba person (other than the Secretary of State) is entitled, immediately before the time the approval is given, to any right or interest in any copyright in the standard or plan.2The right or interest is, by virtue of this section, transferred from that person to the Secretary of State at the time the approval is given.3The Secretary of State must ensure that a standard or apprenticeship assessment plan in relation to which a right or interest has transferred by virtue of subsection (2) is made available to the public, subject to any conditions that the Secretary of State considers appropriate.A2IA1This section applies where a technical education qualification is approved under section A2D3.2The right or interest in any copyright in a relevant course document is, by virtue of this section, transferred from the person to the Secretary of State at the time the approval is given.3The Secretary of State may assign to another person, or grant a licence to another person in respect of, any right or interest transferred to the Institute by virtue of this section.4In this section “relevant course document” means a document in relation to which the Secretary of State has made a determination under section A2D3(4)(a).A2IBThe Secretary of State may provide advice and assistance, or take other steps that the Secretary of State considers appropriate, for the purpose of enabling approved technical education qualifications to be made available to be obtained by persons outside England.A31The Secretary of State may issue a certificate (“an apprenticeship certificate”) in respect of a person who applies for it if it appears to the Secretary of State that the person has completed an approved English apprenticeship.2The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—athe manner in which applications under subsection (1) must be made;bthe supply by the Secretary of State of apprenticeship certificates issued under that subsection, and copies of those certificates, to—ipersons in respect of whom they were issued;iipersons for whom those persons work or have worked under approved English apprenticeship agreements to which the certificates relate.3The Secretary of State may charge a fee for issuing an apprenticeship certificate or supplying a copy only if, and to the extent that, the charging of the fee is authorised by regulations.A3A1The Secretary of State may issue a certificate (a “technical education certificate”) to a person if it appears to the Secretary of State that the person has—aobtained a technical education qualification approved under section A2D3, andbtaken any other steps determined under section A2D4 in relation to the occupations in respect of which the qualification is approved.2The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—arequiring an application to be made in a prescribed manner before a certificate is issued;babout the supply by the Secretary of State of copies of technical education certificates to persons to whom they were issued;cauthorising the Secretary of State (subject to any restrictions prescribed by the regulations) to charge a fee for issuing a technical education certificate or supplying a copy.A41Any function of the Secretary of State under this Chapter may be carried out by a person designated by the Secretary of State.2Subsection (1) does not apply to any power of the Secretary of State to make regulations.3A person designated under this section must—acomply with directions given by the Secretary of State, andbhave regard to guidance given by the Secretary of State.4A designation under this section may be revoked.A51To the extent that it would otherwise be treated as being a contract of apprenticeship, an approved English apprenticeship agreement is to be treated as not being a contract of apprenticeship.2To the extent that it would not otherwise be treated as being a contract of service, an approved English apprenticeship agreement is to be treated as being a contract of service.3This section applies for the purposes of any enactment or rule of law.A61If an agreement—acontains provision which satisfies the conditions mentioned in section A1(3)(a) to (c), butbalso contains other provision which is inconsistent with those conditions,the other provision is to be treated as having no effect.2Before an agreement which satisfies the conditions mentioned in section A1(3)(a) to (c) is varied in such a way that it no longer satisfies one or more of those conditions, the person for whom the apprentice is working must give the apprentice a written notice.3The written notice must explain that, if the variation takes effect, the agreement will cease to be an approved English apprenticeship agreement.4If an agreement is varied in breach of the requirement under subsection (2), the variation has no effect.A71Section A1(3) applies in relation to—aan agreement under which a person undertakes Crown employment,ban agreement under which a person undertakes service as a member of the naval, military or air forces of the Crown, andcan agreement under which a person undertakes employment as—ia relevant member of the House of Lords staff, oriia relevant member of the House of Commons staff,as it applies in relation to any other agreement under which a person is to work for another (and this Chapter applies accordingly).2Subsection (1) is subject to subsection (3) and to any modifications which may be prescribed under subsection (5).3Section A5(2) does not apply in relation to an approved English apprenticeship agreement that is an agreement within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (1).4Without prejudice to section 262(3), the power conferred by section A1(3)(c) may be exercised, in particular, to make provision in relation to an agreement within any of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection (1) that differs from provision made in relation to other agreements under which a person is to work for another.5The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for any provision of this Chapter to apply with modifications in relation to—aan agreement within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (1), orba person working, or proposing to work, under such an agreement.6In subsection (1)—“Crown employment” means employment under or for the purposes of a government department or an officer or body exercising on behalf of the Crown functions conferred by a statutory provision (but does not include service as a member of the naval, military or air forces of the Crown);“relevant member of the House of Commons staff” has the meaning given by section 195(5) of the Employment Rights Act 1996;“relevant member of the House of Lords staff” has the meaning given by section 194(6) of that Act.A8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A91The Secretary of State may by regulations set apprenticeship targets for prescribed public bodies.2An “apprenticeship target”, in relation to a public body, is a target relating to the number of persons (“apprentices”) who work for the body under an apprenticeship agreement.3Public bodies for which apprenticeship targets are set under this section must have regard to—athe targets, andbany applicable guidance issued by the Secretary of State in relation to the targets.4The Secretary of State may require a public body to provide any information that the Secretary of State needs for the purpose of exercising functions under this section.5Regulations under this section may set apprenticeship targets for—aa prescribed public body,ba prescribed part of a public body,ca prescribed group of public bodies, ordpublic bodies of a prescribed description.A reference in this section to a public body includes a reference to a prescribed part of a public body or a prescribed group of public bodies.6The regulations must specify the period to which each apprenticeship target relates.7In this section—“apprenticeship agreement” means—an approved English apprenticeship agreement;an apprenticeship agreement within the meaning given in section 32 as it applies in relation to England by virtue of provision made under section 115(9) of the Deregulation Act 2015;“public body” means—a public authority, ora body or other person that is not a public authority but has functions of a public nature and is funded wholly or partly from public funds.A101A public body for which an apprenticeship target is set must—apublish and send to the Secretary of State the information specified in subsection (2), andbsend to the Secretary of State any other prescribed information,within six months after the end of each reporting period of the body in the target period.2The information referred to in subsection (1)(a) is—athe number of employees whose employment in England by the body began in the reporting period in question (“figure A”);bthe number of apprentices who began to work for the body in that period and whose apprenticeship agreements also began in that period (“figure B”);cfigure B expressed as a percentage of figure A;dthe number of employees employed in England that the body has at the end of that period (“figure C”);ethe number of apprentices who work for the body at the end of that period (“figure D”);ffigure D expressed as a percentage of figure C;gif that reporting period is the first reporting period in the target period, the number of apprentices who worked for the body immediately before that period.3The information that may be prescribed under subsection (1)(b) includes—ainformation about action that the body has taken to meet an apprenticeship target set for it;bif the public body has failed to meet an apprenticeship target set for it, an explanation of why the target has not been met;cinformation about action that the body proposes to take to meet an apprenticeship target set for the body for a period that has not yet expired (“a future target”);dif the body considers that a future target is not likely to be met, an explanation of why that is so.4Regulations may specify how the information is to be published or sent.5A body's “reporting periods” in the target period are—aso much of the first financial year of the body to end in the target period as falls within that period,beach subsequent financial year of the body which falls wholly within the target period, andcif the target period ends during a financial year of the body, so much of that financial year as falls within that period.6But, where the target period in relation to a body does not exceed 12 months, the Secretary of State may direct in writing that for the purposes of this section the body is to be treated as having one reporting period which coincides with the target period.7Where, by virtue of section A9(5)(c) or (d) a target is set for more than one public body, regulations may specify which body's financial year is to be used to determine the reporting periods under subsection (5).8In this section—“apprenticeship agreement” has the meaning given by section A9(7);“apprenticeship target” has the meaning given by section A9(2);“public body” has the meaning given by section A9(7);“target period”, in relation to an apprenticeship target, means the period specified under section A9(6) as the period to which the target relates.A111A person (“P”) providing or offering any course or training that is, or is to be, undertaken (wholly or partly) in England commits an offence if—ain the course of business P describes the course or training as an apprenticeship, andbthe course or training is not a statutory apprenticeship.2No offence is committed under subsection (1) where the course or training is, or is to be, provided to an individual under or in pursuance of a contract of employment between the individual and P.3In subsection (1) “statutory apprenticeship” means any course or training that is, or is to be, provided under—aan approved English apprenticeship;ban apprenticeship agreement within the meaning given in section 32;can arrangement to undertake any other kind of working—iin relation to which alternative English completion conditions apply under section 1(5), andiiin connection with which training is to be provided in accordance with an apprenticeship framework within the meaning given in section 12; ordarrangements made under—isection 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973,iisection 17B(1)(a) of the Jobseekers Act 1995,iiisection 2(3) of the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990, orivsection 1 of the Employment and Training Act (Northern Ireland) 1950,that are identified by the person making the arrangements as arrangements for the provision of apprenticeships.4The reference to section 32 in subsection (3)(b) includes a reference to that section as it applies in relation to England by virtue of provision made under section 115(9) of the Deregulation Act 2015; and a reference to a section in subsection (3)(c) is a reference to the section as it so applies.5A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine.6Where an offence under this section committed by a body corporate—ais committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the body corporate, orbis attributable to neglect on the part of an officer of the body corporate,the officer also commits the offence and is liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.7Every local weights and measures authority in England—ahas a duty to enforce the provisions of this section within their area;bmust make to the Secretary of State, whenever he or she so directs, a report on the exercise of the authority's functions under this section.A report under paragraph (b) must be in such form, and contain such particulars, as the Secretary of State may direct.8Proceedings for an offence under this section may be instituted only—aby or on behalf of a local weights and measures authority in England,bby or on behalf of the Secretary of State, orcwith the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.9In this section—“contract of employment” has the same meaning as in the Employment Rights Act 1996 (see section 230(2) of that Act);“offering”, in relation to any course or training, includes offering or marketing it to the public generally or to any section of the public;“officer”, in relation to a body corporate, means—a director, manager, secretary or similar officer of the body, or a person purporting to act in such capacity;a governor of an educational institution conducted by the body.10The reference in subsection (1) to describing any course or training as an apprenticeship includes a reference to describing an individual who undertakes it as an apprentice.A121In this Chapter—“approved technical education qualification” means a technical education qualification that is approved by the Secretary of State under section A2D3 or A2D5;...“published occupation” means an occupation which the Secretary of State has determined falls within section ZA10(1)(a) and in relation to which information is published under section ZA10(5);“specified category”, in relation to a qualification, means a category specified under section A2D2;“technical education certificate” has the meaning given by section A3A;“technical education qualification” means a qualification that relates to one or more occupations.2References in this Chapter to approval, in relation to a technical education qualification approved under section A2D3 or A2D5, are to approval under the section in question.Chapter 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21This section applies for the purposes of this Chapter.2A person completes a Welsh apprenticeship in relation to an apprenticeship framework if—athe standard Welsh completion conditions are met, orbthe alternative Welsh completion conditions are met.3The standard Welsh completion conditions are—athat the person has entered into an apprenticeship agreement in connection with the apprenticeship framework,bthat at the date of that agreement the framework was a recognised Welsh framework,cthat the person has completed a course of training for the competencies qualification identified in the framework,dthat, throughout the duration of the course, the person was working under the apprenticeship agreement, andethat the person meets the requirements specified in the framework for the purpose of the issue of an apprenticeship certificate.4In subsection (3)(d)—athe reference to the apprenticeship agreement mentioned in subsection (3)(a) includes a reference to any apprenticeship agreement which the person subsequently entered into in connection with the same apprenticeship framework;bthe reference to the course of training for the competencies qualification is to be read, in a case where the person has followed two or more courses of training for the competencies qualification, as a reference to both or all of them.5The alternative Welsh completion conditions are conditions which—aapply in cases where a person works otherwise than under an apprenticeship agreement, andbare specified in regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.6The kinds of working in relation to which provision may be made under subsection (5) include—aworking as a self-employed person;bworking otherwise than for reward.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71The Welsh certifying authority must issue a certificate relating to an apprenticeship framework to a person who applies to the authority in the prescribed manner if—ait appears to the authority that the person has completed a Welsh apprenticeship in relation to the apprenticeship framework,bin a case within section 2(2)(a), it appears to the authority that the condition in subsection (3)(e) of that section was met at the date of the person's application, andcthe person—iprovides the authority with such information and evidence as the authority requires the person to provide, andiipays any fee charged by the authority for the issue of the certificate (see section 9).2The “prescribed manner” is the manner prescribed by regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.81The Welsh certifying authority may issue a certificate relating to an apprenticeship framework to a person who applies to the authority in the prescribed manner if—ait appears to the authority that at the date of the application the person met the requirements specified in the framework for the purpose of the issue of an apprenticeship certificate,bthe framework is, or has been, a recognised Welsh framework,cthe person—iprovides the authority with such information and evidence as the authority requires the person to provide, andiipays any fee charged by the authority for the issue of the certificate (see section 9).2The “prescribed manner” for the purposes of subsection (1), is the manner prescribed by regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.91The Welsh certifying authority may charge a fee for issuing an apprenticeship certificate only if, and to the extent that, it is authorised to do so by regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.2Regulations made by the Welsh Ministers may make provision about the supply of copies of apprenticeship certificates issued under section 7 or 8.3Regulations under subsection (2) may include provision authorising a person supplying a copy of an apprenticeship certificate to charge a fee for doing so.101In this Chapter, the “Welsh certifying authority”, in relation to an apprenticeship certificate of any description, means—athe person (if any) designated under this section to issue apprenticeship certificates of that description;bif there is no-one within paragraph (a), the person (if any) designated under this section to issue apprenticeship certificates generally;cif there is no-one within paragraph (a) or (b), the Welsh Ministers.2A person designated under this section to issue apprenticeship certificates must, in exercising functions under this Chapter—acomply with directions given by the Welsh Ministers, andbhave regard to guidance given by the Welsh Ministers.3“Designated” means designated by an order made by the Welsh Ministers.111An apprenticeship certificate must state—athe name of the person to whom it is issued,bthe apprenticeship framework to which it relates,cthe level of that framework, anddthe apprenticeship sector to which that framework relates.2An apprenticeship certificate must also state such other matters as the Welsh Ministers may by regulations require to be stated in a certificate of that description.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121In this Chapter, “apprenticeship framework” means a specification of requirements, for the purpose of the issue of apprenticeship certificates, that satisfies subsection (2).2The requirements specified must—abe at a particular level stated in the specification, andbrelate to a particular skill, trade or occupation included in an apprenticeship sector stated in the specification.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4In this Chapter, “recognised Welsh framework” means an apprenticeship framework issued under section 19(1) from which recognition has not been withdrawn under section 19(2).5For the purposes of this Chapter—aan apprenticeship framework is at the level of the requirements stated in it;ban apprenticeship framework relates to the apprenticeship sector stated in it.13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181The Welsh Ministers may designate a person to issue apprenticeship frameworks relating to a particular apprenticeship sector.2The power to designate conferred by this section may not be exercised in such a way that there is at any time more than one person designated to issue apprenticeship frameworks relating to a particular apprenticeship sector.3A person designated under this section must, in exercising functions under this Chapter—acomply with directions given by the Welsh Ministers;bhave regard to guidance given by the Welsh Ministers.4A designation under this section may be amended or revoked by the Welsh Ministers.5In this Chapter, the “Welsh issuing authority”, in relation to an apprenticeship framework, means—athe person (if any) designated under this section to issue frameworks of that description;bif there is no-one so designated, the Welsh Ministers.191The Welsh issuing authority may issue an apprenticeship framework only if the authority is satisfied that the framework meets the requirements specified, by the specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales, for recognised Welsh frameworks of that description.2Recognition of a recognised Welsh framework may be withdrawn by the Welsh issuing authority—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201On issuing an apprenticeship framework under section 19(1), the Welsh issuing authority must—apublish the framework;bif the issuing authority is not the Welsh Ministers, notify the Welsh Ministers of the issue of the framework.2A notice given under subsection (1)(b) must be accompanied by a copy of the framework.3 A Welsh issuing authority which withdraws recognition of an apprenticeship framework under section 19(2) must—apublish a notice stating that recognition of the framework has been withdrawn;b in the case where the issuing authority are not the Welsh Ministers, notify the Welsh Ministers of the withdrawal.4Where this section imposes a duty on a person to publish a framework or notice, the publication may be in such manner as the person thinks fit.211This section applies if a person—asubmits a draft of an apprenticeship framework to the Welsh issuing authority, andbrequests that the authority issue a framework in the form of the draft.2The authority may require the person to provide such information and evidence in connection with the draft as the authority thinks appropriate.3If the authority decides not to issue a framework in the form of the draft, it must give the person reasons for its decision.221The Welsh Ministers may by order provide for an existing vocational specification to be treated, for all purposes or for purposes specified in the order, as if it were an apprenticeship framework issued under section 19(1) that specified requirements for the purpose of the issue of apprenticeship certificates.2For the purposes of its application in relation to an existing vocational specification that, by virtue of an order under subsection (1), is treated as an apprenticeship framework issued under section 19(1), this Chapter has effect subject to any modifications specified in the order.3An order under subsection (1) must—aspecify a date on which the deemed framework is to be treated as being issued under section 19(1);bspecify a date on which recognition of the deemed framework is to be treated as having been withdrawn under section 19(2);cspecify a qualification that the deemed framework is to be treated as identifying as the competencies qualification;dspecify the level and apprenticeship sector that are to be treated as being stated in the deemed framework.4The date specified under subsection (3)(b) in an order under subsection (1) must be no later than the day after the day that is the school leaving date for 2013.5In this section—“the deemed framework”, in relation to an order under subsection (1), means an existing vocational specification that, by virtue of the order, is treated as being an apprenticeship framework issued under section 19(1);“existing vocational specification” means a specification, prepared before the coming into force of section 19, of training, qualifications and skills appropriate for persons engaging in a particular trade, skill or occupation.6Nothing in this section limits the powers conferred by section 262.23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281The Welsh Ministers may prepare a draft specification of apprenticeship standards.2In preparing the draft, the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons as they think appropriate.3Having prepared a draft, the Welsh Ministers may by order provide that a specification of apprenticeship standards (“the specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales”) is to have effect—ain the form of the draft, orbin that form with such modifications as the Welsh Ministers think appropriate.4Subsection (2) does not apply in relation to the first draft specification to be prepared by the Welsh Ministers after the commencement of this section.5The Welsh Ministers may not make an order under subsection (3) unless satisfied that the specification of apprenticeship standards given effect to by the order complies with section 31.6The power conferred by subsection (3) is to be exercised so as to secure that at any time only one specification of apprenticeship standards has effect as the specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales.291The Welsh Ministers may by order provide that the specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales is to have effect subject to modifications specified in the order.2The Welsh Ministers may not make an order under this section unless satisfied that the specification, as so modified, complies with section 31.301Subject to subsection (2), a recognised Welsh framework does not cease to be a recognised Welsh framework if, by virtue of an order under section 28 or 29, it ceases to meet the requirements specified for frameworks of its description by the specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales.2An order under section 28 may provide for an apprenticeship framework which—aimmediately before the making of the order is a recognised Welsh framework, butbdoes not meet the requirements specified for frameworks of its description by the specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales to which the order gives effect,to cease to have effect as a recognised Welsh framework.311The specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales—amust specify requirements to be met by recognised Welsh frameworks,bmay specify different requirements in relation to recognised Welsh frameworks at different levels.2The requirements specified by the specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales must include—arequirements as to Welsh certificate requirements, including requirements as to standards of attainment to be required by them,brequirements for a recognised Welsh framework to include, as a Welsh certificate requirement, the requirement that an apprenticeship certificate relating to the framework may be issued to a person only if the person has received both on-the-job training and off-the-job training, andcrequirements for a recognised Welsh framework to—iinclude, as a Welsh certificate requirement, the requirement that one or more qualifications be held,iiinclude, as a Welsh certificate requirement, the requirement that the qualification, or the qualifications taken together, demonstrate the relevant occupational competencies and the relevant technical knowledge, andiiiidentify the qualification that demonstrates the relevant occupational competencies as the competencies qualification in relation to the framework.3Requirements as to standards of attainment may be specified by reference, in particular, to descriptions of qualifications or training.4In this section—“off-the-job training” in relation to a recognised Welsh framework, is training which—is received for the purposes of the skill, trade or occupation to which the framework relates, andis not on-the-job training;“on-the-job training” in relation to a recognised Welsh framework, is training received in the course of carrying on the skill, trade or occupation to which the framework relates;“the relevant occupational competencies”, in relation to a recognised Welsh framework, means the competencies required to perform the skill, trade or occupation to which the framework relates at the level required in the framework;“the relevant technical knowledge”, in relation to a recognised Welsh framework, means the technical knowledge required to perform the skill, trade or occupation to which the framework relates at the level required in the framework;“Welsh certificate requirement” means a requirement specified in a recognised Welsh framework for the purpose of the issue of apprenticeship certificates relating to that framework by the Welsh certifying authority.321In this Chapter, “apprenticeship agreement” means an agreement in relation to which each of the conditions in subsection (2) is satisfied.2The conditions are—athat a person (the “apprentice”) undertakes to work for another (the “employer”) under the agreement;bthat the agreement is in the prescribed form;cthat the agreement states that it is governed by the law of England and Wales;dthat the agreement states that it is entered into in connection with a qualifying apprenticeship framework.3The power conferred by subsection (2)(b) may be exercised, in particular—ato specify provisions that must be included in an apprenticeship agreement;bto specify provisions that must not be included in an apprenticeship agreement;cto specify all or part of the wording of provisions that must be included in an apprenticeship agreement.4Where an agreement states that it is entered into in connection with an apprenticeship framework (“the relevant framework”) that is not a qualifying apprenticeship framework, subsection (2)(d) is to be taken to be satisfied in relation to the agreement if—aat a time within the period of three years ending with the date of the agreement, the relevant framework was a qualifying apprenticeship framework;bat the date of the agreement, the apprentice has not completed the whole of a course of training for the competencies qualification identified in the relevant framework,cbefore the date of the agreement, the apprentice entered into an apprenticeship agreement (“the earlier agreement”) which stated that it was entered into in connection with the relevant framework, anddat the date of the earlier agreement, the relevant framework was a qualifying apprenticeship framework.5In subsection (4)(b), the reference to a course of training for the competencies qualification is to be read, in a case where the person follows two or more courses of training for the competencies qualification, as a reference to both or all of them.6An apprenticeship framework is a “qualifying apprenticeship framework”, for the purposes of this section, if it is—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ba recognised Welsh framework.331To the extent that provision included in an apprenticeship agreement conflicts with the prescribed apprenticeship provisions, it has no effect.2In this section, the “prescribed apprenticeship provisions”, in relation to an apprenticeship agreement, means those provisions—athat are included in the agreement, andbwithout the inclusion of which the agreement would not satisfy section 32(2)(b).341If a variation to an apprenticeship agreement is within subsection (2), it has effect only if, before it was made, the employer complied with the requirement in subsection (3).2A variation to an apprenticeship agreement is within this subsection if its nature is such that, were it to take effect, the agreement would cease to be an apprenticeship agreement.3The employer must give the apprentice written notice stating that, if the variation takes effect, the agreement will cease to be an apprenticeship agreement.351To the extent that it would otherwise be treated as being a contract of apprenticeship, an apprenticeship agreement is to be treated as not being a contract of apprenticeship.2To the extent that it would not otherwise be treated as being a contract of service, an apprenticeship agreement is to be treated as being a contract of service.3This section applies for the purposes of any enactment or rule of law.361Sections 32 to 35 apply in relation to—aan agreement under which a person undertakes Crown employment,ban agreement under which a person undertakes service as a member of the naval, military or air forces of the Crown, andcan agreement under which a person undertakes employment as—ia relevant member of the House of Lords staff, oriia relevant member of the House of Commons staff,as they apply in relation to any other agreement under which a person undertakes to work for another.2Subsection (1) is subject to subsection (3) and to any modifications which may be prescribed under subsection (5).3Section 35(2) does not apply in relation to an apprenticeship agreement that is an agreement within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (1).4Without prejudice to section 262(3), the power conferred by section 32(2)(b) may be exercised, in particular, to make provision in relation to an apprenticeship agreement which is an agreement within any of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection (1) that differs from provision made in relation to other apprenticeship agreements.5Regulations may provide for any provision of this Chapter ... to apply with modifications in relation to—aan agreement within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (1), orba person working, or proposing to work, under such an agreement.6In subsection (1)—“Crown employment” means employment under or for the purposes of a government department or any officer or body exercising on behalf of the Crown functions conferred by a statutory provision (but does not include service as a member of the naval, military or air forces of the Crown);“relevant member of the House of Commons staff” has the meaning given by section 195(5) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18);“relevant member of the House of Lords staff” has the meaning given by section 194(6) of that Act.371Part 1 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25) (duty to participate in education or training: England) is amended as follows.2In section 2 (duty to participate), in subsection (1)(b) after “contract of apprenticeship” insert “ or an apprenticeship agreement ”.3In section 66 (interpretation of Part 1), in subsection (1)—aat the appropriate place insert—“ “apprenticeship agreement” has the meaning given in section 32 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009;”;bin the definition of “contract of employment” after “contract of apprenticeship” insert “ or an apprenticeship agreement ”.381 The Welsh Ministers must by order specify sectors of skill, trade or occupation for the purposes of this Chapter.2The sectors specified under subsection (1) must in the opinion of the Welsh Ministers encompass the full range of skills, trades and occupations.391In this Chapter—“apprenticeship agreement” has the meaning given by section 32(1);“apprenticeship certificate” means a certificate issued under section ... 7 or 8;“apprenticeship framework” has the meaning given by section 12(1);“apprenticeship sector” means a sector specified under section 38;“the competencies qualification”, in relation to an apprenticeship framework, means the qualification identified in the framework as being the competencies qualification;.........“recognised Welsh framework” has the meaning given by section 12(4);...“the specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales” means the specification of apprenticeship standards having effect for the time being by virtue of an order made by the Welsh Ministers under section 28 or 29;“Welsh certifying authority”, in relation to an apprenticeship certificate of any description, has the meaning given by section 10(1);“Welsh issuing authority”, in relation to an apprenticeship framework, has the meaning given by section 18(5).2References in this Chapter—ato the level of an apprenticeship framework, orbto the apprenticeship sector to which an apprenticeship framework relates,are to be construed in accordance with section 12(5).3References in this Chapter to an employer and an apprentice, in relation to an apprenticeship agreement, are to be construed in accordance with section 32.Chapter 2401The Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18) is amended as follows.2After Part 6 (time off work) insert—Part 6A63D1A qualifying employee may make an application under this section to his or her employer.2An application under this section (a “section 63D application”) is an application that meets—athe conditions in subsections (3) to (5), andbany further conditions specified by the Secretary of State in regulations.3The application must be made for the purpose of enabling the employee to undertake study or training (or both) within subsection (4).4Study or training is within this subsection if its purpose is to improve—athe employee's effectiveness in the employer's business, andbthe performance of the employer's business.5The application must state that it is an application under this section.6An employee is a qualifying employee for the purposes of this section if the employee—asatisfies any conditions about duration of employment specified by the Secretary of State in regulations, andbis not a person within subsection (7).7The following persons are within this subsection—aa person of compulsory school age (or, in Scotland, school age);ba person to whom Part 1 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (duty to participate in education or training for 16 and 17 year olds) applies;ca person who, by virtue of section 29 of that Act, is treated as a person to whom that Part applies for the purposes specified in that section (extension for person reaching 18);da person to whom section 63A of this Act (right to time off for young person for study or training) applies;ean agency worker;fa person of a description specified by the Secretary of State in regulations.8Nothing in this Part prevents an employee and an employer from making any other arrangements in relation to study or training.9In this section—“agency worker” means a worker supplied by a person (the “agent”) to do work for another person (the “principal”) under a contract or other arrangement between the agent and principal;“compulsory school age” has the meaning given in section 8 of the Education Act 1996;“school age” has the meaning given in section 31 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.63E1A section 63D application may—abe made in relation to study or training of any description (subject to section 63D(3) and (4) and regulations under section 63D(2));brelate to more than one description of study or training.2The study or training may (in particular) be study or training that (if undertaken)—awould be undertaken on the employer's premises or elsewhere (including at the employee's home);bwould be undertaken by the employee while performing the duties of the employee's employment or separately;cwould be provided or supervised by the employer or by someone else;dwould be undertaken without supervision;ewould be undertaken within or outside the United Kingdom.3The study or training need not be intended to lead to the award of a qualification to the employee.4A section 63D application must—agive the following details of the proposed study or training—iits subject matter;iiwhere and when it would take place;iiiwho would provide or supervise it;ivwhat qualification (if any) it would lead to;bexplain how the employee thinks the proposed study or training would improve—ithe employee's effectiveness in the employer's business, andiithe performance of the employer's business;ccontain information of any other description specified by the Secretary of State in regulations.5The Secretary of State may make regulations about—athe form of a section 63D application;bwhen a section 63D application is to be taken to be received for the purposes of this Part.63F1Subsections (4) to (7) apply if—aan employer receives a section 63D application (the “current application”) from an employee, andbduring the relevant 12 month period the employer has not received another section 63D application (an “earlier application”) from the employee.2The “relevant 12 month period” is the 12 month period ending with the day on which the employer receives the current application.3The Secretary of State may make regulations about circumstances in which, at an employee's request, an employer is to be required to ignore an earlier application for the purposes of subsection (1).4The employer must deal with the application in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.5The employer may refuse a section 63D application only if the employer thinks that one or more of the permissible grounds for refusal applies in relation to the application.6The employer may refuse part of a section 63D application only if the employer thinks that one or more of the permissible grounds for refusal applies in relation to that part.7The permissible grounds for refusal are—athat the proposed study or training to which the application, or the part in question, relates would not improve—ithe employee's effectiveness in the employer's business, oriithe performance of the employer's business;bthe burden of additional costs;cdetrimental effect on ability to meet customer demand;dinability to re-organise work among existing staff;einability to recruit additional staff;fdetrimental impact on quality;gdetrimental impact on performance;hinsufficiency of work during the periods the employee proposes to work;iplanned structural changes;jany other grounds specified by the Secretary of State in regulations.63G1Regulations under section 63F(4) may, in particular, include provision—afor the employee to have a right to be accompanied by a person of a specified description when attending meetings held in relation to a section 63D application in accordance with any such regulations;bfor the postponement of such a meeting if the employee's companion under paragraph (a) is not available to attend it;cin relation to companions under paragraph (a), corresponding to section 10(6) and (7) of the Employment Relations Act 1999 (right to paid time off to act as companion, etc.);din relation to the rights under paragraphs (a) to (c), for rights to complain to an employment tribunal and not to be subjected to a detriment, and about unfair dismissal;efor section 63D applications to be treated as withdrawn in specified circumstances.2In this section “specified” means specified in the regulations.63H1This section applies if an employer has agreed to a section 63D application, or part of a section 63D application, made by an employee in relation to particular study or training (the “agreed study or training”).2The employee must inform the employer if the employee—afails to start the agreed study or training;bfails to complete the agreed study or training;cundertakes, or proposes to undertake, study or training that differs from the agreed study or training in any respect (including those specified in section 63E(4)(a)).3The Secretary of State may make regulations about the way in which the employee is to comply with the duty under subsection (2).63I1An employee who makes a section 63D application may present a complaint to an employment tribunal that—athe employer has failed to comply with section 63F(4), (5) or (6), orbthe employer's decision to refuse the application, or part of it, is based on incorrect facts.This is subject to the following provisions of this section.2No complaint under this section may be made in respect of a section 63D application which has been disposed of by agreement or withdrawn.3In the case of a section 63D application that has not been disposed of by agreement or withdrawn, a complaint under this section may only be made if the employer—anotifies the employee of a decision to refuse the application (or part of it) on appeal, orbcommits a breach of regulations under section 63F(4), where the breach is of a description specified by the Secretary of State in regulations.4No complaint under this section may be made in respect of failure to comply with provision included in regulations under section 63F(4) because of—asection 63G(1)(a) or (b), if provision is included in regulations under section 63F(4) by virtue of section 63G(1)(d), orbsection 63G(1)(c).5An employment tribunal may not consider a complaint under this section unless the complaint is presented—abefore the end of the period of three months beginning with the relevant date, orbwithin any further period that the tribunal considers reasonable, if the tribunal is satisfied that it was not reasonably practicable for the complaint to be presented before the end of that period of three months.6The relevant date is—ain the case of a complaint permitted by subsection (3)(a), the date on which the employee is notified of the decision on the appeal;bin the case of a complaint permitted by subsection (3)(b), the date on which the breach was committed.63J1If an employment tribunal finds a complaint under section 63I well-founded it must make a declaration to that effect and may—amake an order for reconsideration of the section 63D application;bmake an award of compensation to be paid by the employer to the employee.2The amount of any compensation must be the amount the tribunal considers just and equitable in all the circumstances, but must not exceed the permitted maximum.3The permitted maximum is the number of weeks' pay specified by the Secretary of State in regulations.4If an employment tribunal makes an order under subsection (1)(a), section 63F and regulations under that section apply as if the application had been received on the date of the order (instead of on the date it was actually received).63KRegulations under this Part may make different provision for different cases.3After section 47E (protection from suffering detriment in employment: flexible working) insert—47F1An employee has the right not to be subjected to any detriment by any act, or any deliberate failure to act, by the employee's employer done on the ground that the employee—amade (or proposed to make) a section 63D application,bexercised (or proposed to exercise) a right conferred on the employee under section 63F,cbrought proceedings against the employer under section 63I, ordalleged the existence of any circumstance which would constitute a ground for bringing such proceedings.2This section does not apply if the detriment in question amounts to dismissal within the meaning of Part 10.4After section 104D (unfair dismissal: pension enrolment) insert—104EAn employee who is dismissed is to be regarded for the purposes of this Part as unfairly dismissed if the reason (or, if more than one, the principal reason) for the dismissal is that the employee—amade (or proposed to make) a section 63D application,bexercised (or proposed to exercise) a right conferred on the employee under section 63F,cbrought proceedings against the employer under section 63I, ordalleged the existence of any circumstance which would constitute a ground for bringing such proceedings.5Schedule 1 makes amendments to employment legislation relating to the provision made by this section.Part 1A40A1 HMRC may disclose information held by them to the Secretary of State for the purpose of the Secretary of State's functions in relation to English statutory apprenticeships.2The Secretary of State may disclose information to HMRC—afor the purpose of requesting HMRC to disclose information under subsection (1), orbfor another purpose connected with the Secretary of State's functions in relation to English statutory apprenticeships.3In this section “English statutory apprenticeships” means—aapproved English apprenticeships within the meaning given in section A1;bapprenticeships undertaken under apprenticeship agreements within the meaning given in section 32 that were entered into in connection with recognised English frameworks;capprenticeships in relation to which alternative English completion arrangements apply under section 1(5);dapprenticeships undertaken under arrangements made in relation to England under section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973 that are identified by the person making them as arrangements for the provision of apprenticeships.40AA1The Secretary of State may disclose information to a relevant person for the purpose of a relevant function of that person.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3A relevant person may disclose information to the Secretary of State for the purpose of—aa function of the Secretary of State under, or relating to, Chapter A1 of Part 1, orba relevant function of that person.4In this section “relevant person” means—aOfqual,bthe OfS,cOfsted, orda prescribed person.5In this section “relevant function” means—ain relation to Ofqual, the OfS or Ofsted, a function of that body, so far as the function relates to England;bin relation to a prescribed person, a prescribed function of that person, so far as the function relates to England.6In this section—“Ofqual” means the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation;“OfS” means the Office for Students;“Ofsted” means—the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, andHer Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills.7Regulations under this section prescribing functions of a person may prescribe all of the person's functions.40AB1Ofqual may disclose information to a relevant person for the purpose of a relevant function of—aOfqual, orbthe relevant person.2A relevant person may disclose information to Ofqual for the purpose of a relevant function of—aOfqual, orbthe relevant person.3In this section “relevant person” means—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bthe OfS;cOfsted;da prescribed person.4In this section “relevant function” means—ain relation to ... Ofqual, the OfS or Ofsted, a technical education function of that body so far as the function relates to England;bin relation to a prescribed person, a prescribed technical education function of that person, so far as the function relates to England.5In this section—“Ofqual”, the “OfS” and “Ofsted” have the same meanings as in section 40AA;“technical education function” means a function that relates to technical education qualifications approved, or that may be approved, by the Secretary of State under section A2D3 or A2D5.40B1 HMRC may disclose information held by them—ato a Welsh authority for the purpose of the authority's functions in relation to Welsh apprenticeships;bto a Scottish authority for the purpose of the authority's functions in relation to Scottish apprenticeships;cto a Northern Irish authority for the purpose of the authority's functions in relation to Northern Irish apprenticeships.2An authority mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (1) may disclose information to HMRC—afor the purpose of requesting HMRC to disclose information to the authority under subsection (1), orbfor another purpose connected with the authority's functions mentioned in subsection (1).3In this section—“Northern Irish apprenticeships” means apprenticeships undertaken under arrangements made under section 1 of the Employment and Training Act (Northern Ireland) 1950 that are identified by the person making them as arrangements for the provision of apprenticeships;“Northern Irish authority” means—a Northern Ireland department, andany body or other person that is prescribed, or of a prescribed description;“Scottish apprenticeships” means apprenticeships undertaken under arrangements made—in relation to Scotland, under section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973, orunder section 2(3) of the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990,that are identified by the person making them as arrangements for the provision of apprenticeships;“Scottish authority” means—the Scottish Ministers, andany body or other person that is prescribed, or of a prescribed description;“Welsh apprenticeships” means—apprenticeships undertaken under apprenticeship agreements within the meaning given in section 32 that were entered into in connection with recognised Welsh frameworks;apprenticeships in relation to which alternative Welsh completion arrangements apply under section 2(5);apprenticeships undertaken under arrangements made in relation to Wales under—section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973, orsection 17B of the Jobseekers Act 1995,that are identified by the person making them as arrangements for the provision of apprenticeships;“Welsh authority” means—the Welsh Ministers, andany body or other person that is prescribed, or of a prescribed description.4In subsection (3)—athe reference to a Northern Ireland department includes a reference to a person providing services to a Northern Ireland department;bthe reference to the Scottish Ministers includes a reference to a person providing services to the Scottish Ministers;cthe reference to the Welsh Ministers includes a reference to a person providing services to the Welsh Ministers.5Regulations under this section may amend the definition in subsection (3) of—a“Northern Irish apprenticeships”,b“Scottish apprenticeships”, orc“Welsh apprenticeships”.40C1Information disclosed by HMRC under section 40A(1) or 40B(1) may not be disclosed by the recipient of the information to any other person without the consent of HMRC (except so far as permitted by section 40A(2) or 40B(2)).2If a person discloses, in contravention of subsection (1), any revenue and customs information relating to a person whose identity—ais specified in the disclosure, orbcan be deduced from it,section 19 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (wrongful disclosure) applies in relation to that disclosure as it applies in relation to a disclosure of such information in contravention of section 20(9) of that Act.40D1In this Part—“HMRC” means the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs;“revenue and customs information relating to a person” has the same meaning as in section 19 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (see section 19(2) of that Act).2In this Part—areferences to HMRC include references to a person providing services to HMRC;breferences to the Secretary of State include references to a person providing services to the Secretary of State.3Nothing in this Partaaffects any power to disclose information that exists apart from this Part,bauthorises the disclosure of any information in contravention of any provision made by or under any Act which prevents disclosure of the information.Part 241Before section 15A of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) insert—15ZA1A local authority in England must secure that enough suitable education and training is provided to meet the reasonable needs of—apersons in their area who are over compulsory school age but under 19, andbpersons in their area who are aged 19 or over but under 25 and are subject to learning difficulty assessment.2A local authority may comply with subsection (1) by securing the provision of education or training outside as well as within their area.3In deciding for the purposes of subsection (1) whether education or training is suitable to meet persons' reasonable needs, a local authority must (in particular) have regard to—athe persons' ages, abilities and aptitudes;bany learning difficulties the persons may have;cthe quality of the education or training;dthe locations and times at which the education or training is provided.4In performing the duty imposed by subsection (1) a local authority must—aact with a view to encouraging diversity in the education and training available to persons;bact with a view to increasing opportunities for persons to exercise choice;cact with a view to enabling persons to whom Part 1 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 applies to fulfil the duty imposed by section 2 of that Act;dtake account of education and training whose provision the authority think might reasonably be secured by other persons.5A local authority must, in—amaking any determination as to the provision of apprenticeship training that should be secured under subsection (1), orbsecuring the provision of any apprenticeship training under that subsection,co-operate with the Chief Executive of Skills Funding.6For the purposes of this section a person has a learning difficulty if—athe person has a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of persons of the same age, orbthe person has a disability which either prevents or hinders the person from making use of facilities of a kind generally provided by institutions providing education or training for persons who are over compulsory school age.7But a person is not to be taken to have a learning difficulty solely because the language (or form of language) in which the person is or will be taught is different from a language (or form of language) which has at any time been spoken in the person's home.8In this section—“apprenticeship training” means training provided in connection with—an apprenticeship agreement (within the meaning given in section 32 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009),any other contract of employment, orany other kind of working in relation to which alternative English completion conditions apply under section 1(5) of that Act (meaning of “completing an English apprenticeship”);“education” includes full-time and part-time education;“training” includes—full-time and part-time training;vocational, social, physical and recreational training;apprenticeship training.9The references in subsection (1) to—apersons in a local authority's area who are over compulsory school age but under 19, andbpersons in a local authority's area who are aged 19 or over but under 25 and are subject to learning difficulty assessment,do not include persons who are subject to a detention order.15ZBLocal authorities in England must co-operate with each other in performing their duties under section 15ZA(1).42After section 15ZB of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) (inserted by section 41) insert—15ZC1A local authority in England must—aencourage participation in education and training by persons in their area who are within section 15ZA(1)(a) or (b);bencourage employers to participate in the provision of education and training for such persons.2For the purposes of subsection (1)(b), participating in the provision of training includes participating by entering into—aan apprenticeship agreement (within the meaning given in section 32 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009), orbany other contract of employment in connection with which training is provided.3In this section “education” and “training” have the same meanings as in section 15ZA.431Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31) is amended as follows.2In section 84(6) (admissions code: interpretation) for the definition of “child” substitute—“child” includes a person who has not attained the age of 19, except in sections 96 and 97 in so far as those sections apply in relation to Wales;.3After section 96(3) (direction to admit child to specified school) insert—3AA direction under this section to admit a child shall not specify a school which has in place admission arrangements that make provision for selection by ability falling within section 99(2)(c) unless the child satisfies the selection criteria.441Before section 52 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13) insert—51A1This section applies to an institution in England within the further education sector which provides education suitable to the requirements of persons over compulsory school age but under the age of 19.2A local authority may by notice given to the governing body of such an institution—arequire them to provide specified individuals with such education falling within subsection (1) as is appropriate to the individuals' abilities and aptitudes;bwithdraw such a requirement.3A local authority may specify an individual in a notice under subsection (2) only if the individual—ais in the authority's area, andbis over compulsory school age but under the age of 19.4Before giving a notice under subsection (2) imposing a requirement on a governing body, a local authority must consult—athe governing body, andbsuch other persons as the authority think appropriate.5The governing body of an institution within subsection (1) must secure compliance with a requirement that has been imposed under subsection (2) and has not been withdrawn.6In deciding whether to require a particular institution to provide education to a particular individual under subsection (2) a local authority in England must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.2In section 52 of that Act—ain subsection (1) after “institution” insert “ in Wales ”;bin the title, at the end insert “ : Wales ”.45After section 17 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) insert—17A1A local authority in England must exercise their functions in such a way as to secure that the core entitlement is satisfied in relation to persons in their area who are over compulsory school age but under 19. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6In exercising their functions as required by this section, a local authority in England must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.7In this section— ... ... “ the core entitlement ” has the meaning given by section 17C. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9The reference in subsection (1) to persons in a local authority's area who are over compulsory school age but under 19 does not include persons who are subject to a detention order. 17B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17CA1A person over compulsory school age but under 19 has the core entitlement.1The core entitlement is an entitlement to follow a course of study in each of the core subjects chosen by the person who has the entitlement (the “chosen core subjects”).2The core subjects are—amathematics;bEnglish;cinformation and communication technology.3The core entitlement is satisfied in relation to a person if a course of study in each of the chosen core subjects is made available to the person at a school or institution.4A person's entitlement to follow a course of study in one of the chosen core subjects ceases if—aa course of study in the subject is made available to the person, butbthe person does not begin the course of study before reaching the age of 19.5 In this section “ course of study ” means a course of education or training leading to a qualification specified, or a qualification of a description specified, by the Secretary of State by order for the purposes of this subsection. 17D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46After section 514 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) insert—514A1A local authority in England may secure the provision of boarding accommodation in connection with the provision of education or training for a person in their area who is—aover compulsory school age but under 25, andbsubject to learning difficulty assessment.2A local authority may secure the provision of boarding accommodation under subsection (1) either within or outside their area.3For the purposes of subsection (1) it is immaterial who provides, or secures the provision of, the education or training.4In this section “education” and “training” have the same meanings as in section 15ZA.47After section 560 of the Education Act 1996 insert—560A1A local authority in England may secure the provision of work experience for persons in their area—awho are over compulsory school age but under 19, orbwho are aged 19 or over but under 25 and are subject to learning difficulty assessment.2A local authority in England must—aencourage participation in work experience by persons in their area who are within subsection (1)(a) or (b);bencourage employers to participate in the provision of work experience for such persons.48After section 18 of the Education Act 1996 insert—18A1A local authority must secure that—aenough suitable education is provided to meet the reasonable needs of children subject to youth detention in their area;benough suitable education and training is provided to meet the reasonable needs of persons who are—iover compulsory school age but under 19, andiisubject to youth detention in their area.2In deciding for the purposes of subsection (1) whether education or training is suitable to meet persons' reasonable needs, a local authority must (in particular) have regard to—athe persons' ages, abilities and aptitudes;bany special educational needs or learning difficulties (within the meaning of section 15ZA(6) and (7)) the persons may have;cthe desirability of enabling persons to complete programmes of study or training which they have begun;dany relevant curriculum and the desirability that education received by persons subject to youth detention should be comparable with education which they could be expected to receive if they were attending a school or institution implementing a relevant curriculum;ethe desirability of the core entitlement ... being satisfied in relation to persons over compulsory school age but under 19 ....3In subsection (2)(d), “relevant curriculum” means—ain relation to a local authority in England, the National Curriculum for England established under section 87 of the Education Act 2002 as subsisting for the time being;bin relation to a local authority in Wales—ithe National Curriculum for Wales established under section 108 of that Act as subsisting for the time being, oriiany local curriculum formed by the authority under section 116A of the Education Act 2002 (formation of local curricula for pupils in Key Stage 4) or for their area under section 33A of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (formation of local curricula for students aged 16 to 18).4Section 17C (the core entitlement) applies for the purposes of subsection (2)(e).5Any arrangements made by a local authority under subsection (1) for the provision by another person (the “learning provider”) of education or training must require the learning provider, in making any determination as to the education or training to be provided for a particular person (“P”), to have regard to any information within subsection (6).6The information within this subsection is—ainformation provided under section 562F by a local authority as to the level of P's literacy and numeracy skills;bany other information provided under section 562F by P's home authority (within the meaning of Chapter 5A of Part 10) for the purpose of assisting a determination such as is mentioned in subsection (5).7In performing the duty imposed by subsection (1), a local authority must have regard to any guidance issued—ain the case of a local authority in England, by the Secretary of State;bin the case of a local authority in Wales, by the Welsh Ministers.8For the purposes of subsection (1), a person is subject to youth detention in the area of a local authority if—asubject to a detention order, andbdetained in relevant youth accommodation in the area of the authority.491Section 562 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) (Act not to apply to persons detained under order of a court) is amended as follows.2In subsection (1)—afor “detained in pursuance of an order made by a court or of an order of recall made by the Secretary of State” substitute “ subject to a detention order and is detained in accommodation that is not relevant youth accommodation ”, andbfor “a person who is detained in pursuance of such an order” substitute “ such a person ”.3After that subsection insert—1AFor the purposes of this Act—aa person is subject to a detention order if detained in pursuance of—ian order made by a court, oriian order of recall made by the Secretary of State, andbrelevant youth accommodation is accommodation which—iis youth detention accommodation (within the meaning given by section 107(1) of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000), andiiis not in a young offender institution, or part of such an institution, that is used wholly or mainly for the detention of persons aged 18 and over.4In subsection (2), for “subsection (1)” substitute “ this section ”.5After that subsection add—3A child or young person who is being kept in accommodation provided for the purpose of restricting liberty is not to be regarded for the purposes of this section as detained in pursuance of an order made by a court by reason of the fact that a court has authorised the person to be kept in such accommodation under section 25(4) of the Children Act 1989 (use of accommodation for restricting liberty).6In the title, after “apply to” insert “ certain ”.50After section 562 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) insert—Chapter 5A Persons detained in youth accommodation Provisions applying to detained persons 562A1In its application in relation to detained persons, this Act has effect subject to modifications prescribed by regulations made by the appropriate national authority.2The power conferred by subsection (1) may not be exercised to modify the application of a provision of this Act if—athe provision makes special provision in relation to detained persons, or a description of detained persons,bthe application of the provision in relation to detained persons, or a description of detained persons, is excluded by provision made by this Act, orcthe provision has effect in relation to detained persons, or a description of detained persons, subject to modifications made by this Act.3References in this Chapter to a detained person are to a child or young person who is—asubject to a detention order, andbdetained in relevant youth accommodation;and, in provisions applying on a person's release, also include references to a person who, immediately before release, was a detained person.562B1Subsection (2) applies in relation to a detained person who is not a looked after child.2The home authority must—aduring the period of detention in relevant youth accommodation, andbon the person's release from detention in relevant youth accommodation,take such steps as they consider appropriate to promote the person's fulfilment of his or her learning potential.3Those steps must include, where it appears to the home authority appropriate for them to do so, making arrangements for the provision, on the person's release from detention—aof education, orbin the case of a person who is over compulsory school age, of education or training.4Where the host authority make any determination as to the education or training to be provided for a detained person, the authority must have regard to—aany information provided under section 562F by a local authority as to the level of the person's literacy and numeracy skills;bany other information provided by the home authority under section 562F for the purpose of assisting any such determination.562C1This section applies where, immediately before the beginning of the detention, a local authority were maintaining a statement under section 324 for a detained person.2The authority must keep the statement while the person is detained in relevant youth accommodation.3The host authority must use best endeavours to secure that appropriate special educational provision is made for the detained person while the person is detained in relevant youth accommodation.4For the purposes of subsection (3), appropriate special educational provision is—athe special educational provision that, immediately before the beginning of the detention, was specified in the statement,beducational provision corresponding as closely as practicable to the special educational provision so specified, orcif it appears to the host authority that the special educational provision so specified is no longer appropriate for the person, such special educational provision as reasonably appears to the host authority to be appropriate for the person.562D1This section applies where special educational provision is secured for a person in circumstances where section 562C applies.2A local authority may supply goods and services to—athe host authority, orbany other person making the special educational provision in question.3Goods and services may be supplied under subsection (2) only for the purpose of assisting the making or securing of that special educational provision.562E1This section applies in relation to a detained person who is detained in particular relevant youth accommodation.2The host authority must arrange for the level of the detained person's literacy and numeracy skills to be assessed as soon as reasonably practicable after the beginning of the period during which the person is detained in that accommodation.3Subsection (2) does not apply if the authority are satisfied that they have evidence of the current level of the person's literacy and numeracy skills.4The “current level” of a detained person's literacy and numeracy skills is the level of those skills at the beginning of the period during which the person is detained in the relevant youth accommodation in question.Provision of information relating to detained persons 562F1Any person who has provided education or training for a detained person (whether before or during the period of detention) may provide information relating to the detained person to—athe home authority, orbthe host authority,for the purposes of, or in connection with, the provision of education or training for the detained person.2A local authority must, on a request under subsection (3), as soon as practicable provide to the person making the request such information that they hold relating to a detained person as is requested.3A request is made under this subsection if it—ais made by a person within subsection (4), andbasks only for information which the person requires for the purposes of, or in connection with, the provision of education or training for the detained person (including education or training to be provided after the detained person's release from detention).4Those persons are—aany other local authority;ba youth offending team established under section 39 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998;cthe person in charge of any place at which the detained person is detained or is expected to be detained;dany person providing or proposing to provide education or training for the detained person.5The Welsh Ministers must, on a request by the home authority or the host authority, provide a copy of any relevant assessment report for the purposes of the exercise of any function of that authority under section 18A or this Chapter.6In subsection (5), “relevant assessment report” means a report of an assessment of a detained person conducted (whether before or during the period of detention)—aunder section 140 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000, andbby virtue of arrangements made by the Welsh Ministers.7Subsection (8) applies in relation to a detained person if it appears to the host authority that the person is to be released from detention in relevant youth accommodation.8The host authority must provide to the home authority any information they hold which—arelates to the detained person, andbmay be relevant for the purposes of, or in connection with, the provision of education or training for the detained person after the release.9The information required to be provided under subsection (8) must be provided at such time as the host authority think reasonable for the purpose of enabling education or training to be provided for the detained person after the release.10Nothing in subsections (7) to (9) requires the host authority to provide to the home authority information which it appears to the host authority that the home authority already have.11In this section any reference to the host authority, in relation to a detained person, includes a reference to any local authority in whose area the person is expected to be detained.562G1This section applies in relation to a detained person if, immediately before the beginning of the detention, a local authority were maintaining a statement under section 324 for the person.2Subsections (3) and (4) apply where the home authority become aware (whether by notice under section 39A(2) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (detention of child or young person: local authorities to be notified) or otherwise)—athat the person—ihas become subject to a detention order, andiiis detained in relevant youth accommodation, orbthat the person has been transferred from one place of accommodation to another place of accommodation which is relevant youth accommodation.3If, immediately before the beginning of the detention, the home authority were maintaining the statement, they must send a copy of the statement to the host authority.4If the home authority are or become aware that, immediately before the beginning of the detention, another local authority were maintaining a statement for the person under section 324, they must notify the host authority—aof that fact, andbof the identity of that other local authority.5The local authority who, immediately before the beginning of the detention, were maintaining the statement must, on a request by the host authority, send a copy of the statement to the host authority.6Subsections (7) and (8) apply where the person is released from detention in relevant youth accommodation.7The host authority must notify the following of the person's release—athe home authority, andbif different, the authority who, immediately before the beginning of the detention, were maintaining the statement under section 324.8If the home authority are not the authority who, immediately before the beginning of the detention, were maintaining the statement, the host authority must also notify the home authority—aof the fact that immediately before the beginning of the detention a statement was being maintained for the person by a local authority under section 324, andbof the identity of that authority.9Nothing in this section requires any local authority to notify another authority of any matter of which the other authority are already aware, or to send a copy of any statement to another authority who already have a copy of it.562H1This section applies in relation to the release from detention in relevant youth accommodation of a detained person in relation to whom section 562G does not apply.2Subsection (3) applies where it appears to the host authority that the detained person will, on release, be a child within the meaning of Part 4.3If the host authority are of the opinion that the person has, or may have, special educational needs, they must, on the person's release, notify the home authority of their opinion.4Subsections (5) and (6) apply where, on release, the detained person—awill be over compulsory school age, orbwill cease to be of compulsory school age within one year.5If—athe host authority are of the opinion that the person has, or may have, a learning difficulty (within the meaning of section 15ZA (6) and (7)), andbthe home authority are a local authority in England,the host authority must, on the person's release, notify the home authority of their opinion.6If—athe host authority are of the opinion that the person has, or may have, a learning difficulty (within the meaning of section 41 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (assessments relating to learning difficulties: Wales)) andbthe home authority are a local authority in Wales,the host authority must, on the person's release, notify the Welsh Ministers of their opinion.Supplementary 562IIn performing their functions under this Chapter a local authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the appropriate national authority.562J1In this Chapter—“the appropriate national authority” means—in relation to England, the Secretary of State;in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;“beginning of the detention”, in relation to a person detained in relevant youth accommodation, means—the beginning of the period of detention in such accommodation, orwhere that period is part of a continuous period, comprising periods of detention in relevant youth accommodation and in other accommodation, the beginning of that continuous period;“detained person” has the meaning given by section 562A(3);“the home authority”—in relation to a child or young person who immediately before the beginning of the detention was, or at any time since then has been, a looked after child, means the local authority who are ... looking after, or who have most recently been looking after, the person;in relation to any other child or young person, means the local authority in whose area the person is ordinarily resident;“the host authority”, in relation to a child or young person detained in relevant youth accommodation, means the local authority in whose area the child or young person is detained;“looked after child” means a person who, for the purposes of the Children Act 1989 is a child looked after by a local authority; and references to the local authority looking after the person are to be read accordingly;“young person” includes a person aged 18.2For the purposes of the definition of “beginning of the detention” in subsection (1), it is immaterial whether or not a period of detention is pursuant to a single order.3In determining for the purpose of subsection (1) where a child or young person is ordinarily resident, any period when the person is subject to a detention order is to be disregarded.4Regulations made by the appropriate national authority may make further provision for determining where a person is ordinarily resident for the purpose of that subsection.51After section 39 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) insert—39A1Subsection (2) applies where a youth offending team becomes aware that—aa child or young person has become subject to a detention order and is detained in relevant youth accommodation, orba child or young person who is subject to a detention order has been transferred from one place of accommodation to another which is relevant youth accommodation.2The youth offending team must as soon as practicable notify—athe home local authority, andbthe host local authority,of the place where the child or young person is detained.3Subsection (4) applies where a youth offending team becomes aware that a person has been released having immediately before release been—asubject to a detention order, andbdetained in relevant youth accommodation.4The youth offending team must as soon as practicable notify the following authorities of the release—athe home local authority;bthe host local authority;cany other local authority in whose area the youth offending team expects the person to live on release.5Nothing in this section requires a youth offending team to notify a local authority of any matter of which the authority is already aware.6In this section—“home local authority”, in relation to a child or young person, means the local authority which is the home authority in relation to that person within the meaning of Chapter 5A of Part 10 of the Education Act 1996 (persons detained in youth accommodation);“host local authority”, in relation to a child or young person who is detained in relevant youth accommodation, means the local authority for the area in which that person is detained; “local authority” has the meaning given by section 579(1) of the Education Act 1996; “young person” includes a person who is aged 18;and references in this section to a person subject to a detention order and to relevant youth accommodation have the same meanings as they have in the Education Act 1996 (see section 562(1A) of that Act).521The Education Act 1996 (c. 56) is amended as follows.2After section 312 insert—312A1No provision of, or made under, this Part applies in relation to a child who is subject to a detention order and detained in relevant youth accommodation.2The following provisions of this section apply where a child who has been subject to a detention order is released having, immediately before release, been detained in relevant youth accommodation.3Subject to subsection (6), a statement which was maintained for the child by a local authority under section 324 immediately before the beginning of the detention is, from the child's release, to be treated as being maintained by that authority under section 324.4In subsection (3) “the beginning of the detention” means—athe beginning of the period of detention in relevant youth accommodation, orbwhere that period is part of a continuous period, comprising periods of detention in relevant youth accommodation and in other accommodation, the beginning of that continuous period.5For the purposes of subsection (4), it is immaterial whether or not a period of detention is pursuant to a single order.6Where, on the child's release, a local authority (“the new authority”) other than the authority mentioned in subsection (3) (“the old authority”) becomes responsible for the child for the purposes of this Part—athe old authority must transfer the statement to the new authority, andbfrom the child's release, the statement is to be treated as being maintained by the new authority under section 324.3In section 328(5) (reviews of educational needs), at the end of paragraph (a) (but before “and”) insert—aawhere the child concerned—ihas been subject to a detention order, andiiimmediately before release was detained in relevant youth accommodation,on the child's release from detention,.53In section 509AB(3) of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) (provision of transport etc for persons of sixth form age in England: matters to which local authorities must have regard) after paragraph (b) insert—bawhat they are required to do under section 15ZA(1) in relation to persons of sixth form age,.54In section 509AB(6) of the Education Act 1996 (people to be consulted when preparing transport policy statements for persons of sixth form age in England), in paragraph (c), before “and” insert—capersons in the local authority's area who will be of sixth form age when the statement has effect, and their parents,.551In section 509AB of the Education Act 1996 (provision about transport policy statements for persons of sixth form age in England), after subsection (7) insert—7AIn preparing and publishing a statement under section 509AA, a local authority must have regard (among other things) to the need to—ainclude in the statement sufficient information about the matters that the statement must specify, andbpublish the statement in time,to enable persons who will be of sixth form age when the statement has effect and their parents to take reasonable account of those matters when choosing between different establishments at which education or training is provided.2In section 509AA(10) of that Act (time by which transport policy statements for persons of sixth form age in England must be published) for “by substituting a different date for 31st May” substitute “ to change the time by which the statement must be published ”.561The Education Act 1996 is amended as follows.2After section 509AD (local authorities in England: duty to have regard to religion or belief in exercise of travel functions) insert— 509AE1A local authority may revise a statement prepared under section 509AA to change the arrangements specified under subsection (2) or (3) of that section if, as a result of a sixth form transport complaint, they have come to consider the change necessary for the purpose of the arrangements specified under the subsection in question.2A local authority must revise a statement prepared under section 509AA to change the arrangements specified under subsection (2) or (3) of that section if, as a result of a sixth form transport complaint, the Secretary of State has directed them to do so.3An authority that revise a statement under subsection (1) or (2) must publish the revised statement and a description of the revision as soon as practicable.4The Secretary of State need not consider whether to exercise any power under sections 496 to 497A (powers to prevent unreasonable exercise of functions, etc), section 509AA(9) (power to require local authority to make additional transport arrangements), or subsection (2) of this section in response to a matter that is, or could have been, the subject of a sixth form transport complaint made to him or her unless satisfied that—athe matter has been brought to the notice of the local authority concerned, andbthe authority have had a reasonable opportunity to investigate the matter and respond.5In this section “sixth form transport complaint” means a complaint that is—aabout a local authority's exercise of, or failure to exercise, a function under sections 509AA to 509AD in relation to persons of sixth form age, andbmade by a person who is, or will be, a person of sixth form age when the matter complained of has effect, or by a parent of such a person,and “sixth form age” is to be construed in accordance with section 509AC(1).6For the purposes of sections 509AA(8) and (9), 509AB(1) to (5), 509AC and 509AD, the revision of a statement under this section is to be treated as the preparation of a statement under section 509AA.7Where a local authority have published in a single document a statement prepared under section 508G and a statement prepared under 509AA, the requirement to publish a revised statement under subsection (3) is to be treated as a requirement to publish a version of the document that includes the revised statement.3In section 509AA (provision of transport etc for persons of sixth form age), at the end insert—11Subsection (9) is subject to section 509AE (complaints about transport arrangements etc for persons of sixth form age in England).571The Education Act 1996 (c. 56) is amended as follows.2After section 508E (Local authorities in England: school travel schemes) insert—508F1A local authority in England must make such arrangements for the provision of transport and otherwise as they consider necessary, or as the Secretary of State may direct, for the purposes mentioned in subsections (2) and (3).2The first purpose is to facilitate the attendance of adults receiving education at institutions—amaintained or assisted by the authority and providing further or higher education (or both), orbwithin the further education sector.3The second purpose is to facilitate the attendance of relevant young adults receiving education or training at institutions outside both the further and higher education sectors, but only in cases where the local authority have secured for the adults in question—athe provision of education or training at the institution in question, andbthe provision of boarding accommodation under section 514A.4Any transport provided under subsection (1) must be provided free of charge.5In considering what arrangements it is necessary to make under subsection (1) in relation to relevant young adults, a local authority must have regard to what they are required to do under section 15ZA(1) in relation to those persons.6In considering whether they are required by subsection (1) to make arrangements in relation to a particular adult, a local authority must have regard (among other things) to the age of the adult and the nature of the route, or alternative routes, which the adult could reasonably be expected to take.7Arrangements made under subsection (1) by virtue of subsection (3) to facilitate full-time education or training at an institution outside both the further and higher education sectors must be no less favourable than the arrangements made for relevant young adults of the same age for whom the authority secure the provision of education at another institution.8A local authority in England may pay all or part of the reasonable travelling expenses of an adult—areceiving education or training at an institution mentioned in subsection (2) or (3), andbfor whose transport no arrangements are made under subsection (1).9In this section—“adult” means a person who is neither a child nor a person of sixth form age,“sixth form age” is to be construed in accordance with section 509AC(1), and“relevant young adult” means an adult who is aged under 25 and is subject to learning difficulty assessment.508G1A local authority in England making arrangements, or proposing to pay travelling expenses, under section 508F in relation to relevant young adults must consult—aany other local authority that they consider it appropriate to consult,bgoverning bodies of institutions within the further education sector in the authority's area,cpersons in the local authority's area who will be relevant young adults when the arrangements or payments have effect, and their parents,dthe Secretary of State, andeany other person specified by the Secretary of State.2The authority must prepare for each academic year a transport policy statement complying with the following requirements.3The statement must specify any transport or other arrangements, and any payment of travelling expenses, made or to be made in relation to the year under section 508F in relation to relevant young adults.4The statement must also specify any travel concessions (within the meaning of Part 5 of the Transport Act 1985) which are to be provided under any scheme established under section 93 of that Act to relevant young adults receiving education or training at an institution mentioned in subsection (2) or (3) of section 508F.5The authority must publish the statement by the end of May in the year in which the relevant academic year begins.6In preparing and publishing the statement, the authority must have regard (among other things) to the need to—ainclude in the statement sufficient information about the matters that the statement must specify, andbpublish the statement in time,to enable relevant young adults and their parents to take reasonable account of those matters when choosing between different institutions at which education or training is provided.7The publication of a statement under this section in relation to an academic year does not prevent an authority from—amaking additional arrangements or payments under section 508F in relation to the academic year, orbproviding additional travel concessions in relation to the academic year.8The Secretary of State may amend subsection (5) by order to change the time by which the statement must be published.9In this section—“academic year” has the meaning given in section 509AC,“governing body” has the meaning given in section 509AC, and“relevant young adult” has the meaning given in section 508F.508HIn making arrangements under section 508F(1) and preparing and publishing a statement under section 508G, a local authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State under this section.508I1A local authority may revise a statement prepared under section 508G to change any matter specified under subsection (3) of that section if, as a result of a relevant young adult transport complaint, they have come to consider the change necessary for a purpose mentioned in section 508F(2) or (3).2A local authority must revise a statement prepared under section 508G to change any matter specified in subsection (3) of that section if, as a result of a relevant young adult transport complaint, the Secretary of State has directed them to do so.3An authority that revise a statement under subsection (1) or (2) must publish the revised statement and a description of the revision as soon as practicable.4The Secretary of State need not consider whether to exercise any power under sections 496 to 497A (powers to prevent unreasonable exercise of functions, etc) or subsection (2) of this section in response to a matter that is, or could have been, the subject of a relevant young adult transport complaint made to him or her unless satisfied that—athe matter has been brought to the notice of the local authority concerned, andbthe authority have had a reasonable opportunity to investigate the matter and respond.5In this section “relevant young adult transport complaint” means a complaint that is—aabout a local authority's exercise of, or failure to exercise, a function under section 508F or 508G in relation to relevant young adults, andbmade by a person who is, or will be, a relevant young adult when the matter complained of has effect, or by a parent of such a person,and “relevant young adult” has the meaning given in section 508F.6For the purposes of sections 508G(7) and 508H, the revision of a statement under this section is to be treated as the preparation of a statement under section 508G.7Where a local authority have published in a single document a statement prepared under section 509AA and a statement prepared under 508G, the requirement to publish a revised statement under subsection (3) is to be treated as a requirement to publish a version of the document that includes the revised statement.3In section 509AD(2) (Local authorities in England: duty to have regard to religion or belief in exercise of travel functions) for the entry relating to section 508F substitute—section 508F (Local authorities in England: provision of transport etc for adult learners);.4Section 509 (provision of transport etc) ceases to have effect.5Section 81 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40) (Local authorities in England: provision of transport etc for certain adult learners) ceases to have effect.581The following provisions cease to have effect—asection 128 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31), andbparagraph 64 of Schedule 30 to that Act.2Accordingly, sections 16 and 18 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) (powers of local authorities to assist, and arrange provision of education at, non-maintained schools) continue to have effect as if the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) had never been enacted.59Schedule 2 contains minor and consequential amendments relating to the provision made by this Part.Part 3Chapter 160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68. . . . . . . . . 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.82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .831The Secretary of State may secure the provision of facilities for suitable apprenticeship training for persons—awho are over compulsory school age but under 19, orbwho are aged 19 or over but under 25 and for whom an EHC plan is maintained .2In deciding for the purposes of subsection (1) whether apprenticeship training is suitable for persons for whom facilities are provided, the Secretary of State must have regard (in particular) to—athe persons' ages, abilities and aptitudes,bany special educational needs the persons may have,cthe quality of the training,dthe locations and times at which the training is provided.3In exercising the power conferred by subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard (in particular) to the desirability of—aencouraging diversity of apprenticeship training available to persons;bincreasing opportunities for persons to exercise choice;cenabling persons to whom Part 1 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25) applies to fulfil the duty imposed by section 2 of that Act (duty to participate in education or training).4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5In this Part “apprenticeship training” means training provided in connection with—aan approved English apprenticeship, orbany contract of service (other than an approved English apprenticeship agreement) or contract of apprenticeship.83A1The Secretary of State must secure the provision of proper facilities for apprenticeship training that is suitable to the requirements of persons who—aare within subsection (4), (5) or (6), andbhave an apprenticeship opportunity.This is subject to section 83B (limit on scope of apprenticeship offer).2The duty imposed by subsection (1) is referred to in this section and section 83B as “the apprenticeship offer”.3An apprenticeship opportunity is an opportunity to enter into an approved English apprenticeship. 4A person within this subsection is one who is over compulsory school age but under 19.5A person within this subsection is one who is not within subsection (4) and—ais a person aged under 25 towards whom a local authority in England has the duties provided for in section 23C or 23CZB of the Children Act 1989 (continuing functions in relation to certain formerly looked after children), orbis a person to whom section 23CA of that Act applies (further assistance for certain formerly looked after children aged under 25), in relation to whom a local authority in England is the responsible local authority (within the meaning of that section).6A person within this subsection is one who—ais not within subsection (4), andbis of a prescribed description.7If regulations under subsection (6)(b) describe a person by reference to an age or an age range, the age, or the upper age of the age range, must be less than 25.8Facilities are proper if they are—aof a quantity sufficient to meet the reasonable needs of individuals, andbof a quality adequate to meet those needs.9Section 83(2) and (3) (when apprenticeship training is suitable, and matters to which Secretary of State must have regard) apply for the purposes of the apprenticeship offer.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12The Secretary of State may by order amend this section for the purpose of changing the descriptions of persons to whom the apprenticeship offer applies.83B1The Secretary of State is not required by the apprenticeship offer to secure the provision of facilities for apprenticeship training for the purpose of assisting a person to achieve a particular approved apprenticeship standard if the person— ahas already completed an approved English apprenticeship by achieving that standard,bhas already completed an approved English apprenticeship by achieving another standard and, in doing so, appears to the Secretary of State to have demonstrated a comparable level of achievement (whether or not in the same sector of work), orchas worked under another arrangement and, in doing so, appears to the Secretary of State to have demonstrated a comparable level of achievement (whether or not in the same sector of work).1ASection A1(6) and (7) (which make provision about when a person completes an approved English apprenticeship and about the meaning of “approved apprenticeship standard”) apply for the purposes of subsection (1).2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .861 The Secretary of State must secure the provision of such facilities as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for—aeducation suitable to the requirements of persons who are aged 19 or over, other than persons aged under 25 for whom an EHC plan is maintained,beducation suitable to the requirements of persons who are subject to adult detention, andctraining suitable to the requirements of persons within paragraphs (a) and (b).1AThe Mayor of London, each combined authority and CCA, and each district council or county council that is a strategic authority, must secure the provision in relation to the relevant area of such facilities as it considers appropriate for—aeducation suitable to the requirements of persons who are aged 19 or over, other than persons aged under 25 for whom an EHC plan is maintained, andbtraining, other than apprenticeship training, suitable to the requirements of such persons.1BSubsection (1) does not apply to the provision of facilities to the extent that subsection (1A) applies to the provision of those facilities.2This section does not apply to the provision of facilities to the extent that section 83A or 87 applies to the provision of those facilities.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5For the purposes of this section a reference to the provision of facilities for education or training (except so far as relating to facilities for persons subject to adult detention) includes a reference to the provision of facilities for organised leisure-time occupation in connection with education or (as the case may be) training.6For the purposes of this section—“education” includes full-time and part-time education; “relevant area” means—in relation to the Mayor of London, Greater London;in relation to a combined authority or CCA, its area;in relation to a district council or county council that is a strategic authority, the council’s area; “training” includes—full-time and part-time training;vocational, social, physical and recreational training;apprenticeship training.7In this Part, “organised leisure-time occupation” means leisure-time occupation, in such organised cultural training and recreational activities as are suited to the requirements of persons who fall within subsection (1)(a) or (b) or (1A)(a), for any such persons who are able and willing to profit by facilities provided for that purpose.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .871 The Secretary of State must secure the provision of such facilities as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for relevant education or training for persons falling within subsection (3) which is suitable to their requirements.1AThe Mayor of London, each combined authority and CCA, and each district council or county council that is a strategic authority, must secure the provision in relation to the relevant area of such facilities as it considers appropriate for relevant education or training for persons falling within subsection (3) which is suitable to their requirements.1BSubsection (1) does not apply to the provision of facilities to the extent that subsection (1A) applies to the provision of those facilities.2Relevant education or training is education or vocational training provided by means of a course of study for a qualification to which paragraph 1 of Schedule 5 applies.3The persons falling within this subsection are persons who—aare aged 19 or over, and are not persons aged under 25 for whom an EHC plan is maintained,bdo not have the qualification in question or one (including one awarded by a person outside England) which appears to the person, authority or council exercising the function under subsection (1) or (1A) to be at a comparable or higher level, andcsatisfy such conditions as may be specified in regulations.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6For the purposes of this section—“education” includes full-time and part-time education; “relevant area” means—in relation to the Mayor of London, Greater London;in relation to a combined authority or CCA, its area;in relation to a district council or county council that is a strategic authority, the council’s area; “training” includes full-time and part-time training.881Functions under this Part must be exercised by the relevant authority so as to secure that a course of study for a qualification to which paragraph 1(a), (b) or (ba) of Schedule 5 applies is free to a person falling within subsection (2) if it is provided for the person by virtue of facilities whose provision is secured under section 87.2A person falls within this subsection if, at the time of starting the course in question, the person—ais aged 19 or over,bdoes not have the qualification in question or one (including one awarded by a person outside England) which appears to the person, authority or council exercising the function under this Part to be at a comparable or higher level, andcsatisfies such conditions as may be specified in regulations.2AFunctions under this Part must be exercised by the relevant authority so as to secure that a course of study for a qualification to which paragraph 1(c) of Schedule 5 applies is free to a person falling within subsection (4) if it is provided for the person by virtue of facilities whose provision is secured under section 87.3Functions under this Part must be exercised by the relevant authority so as to secure that a course of study for a qualification to which paragraph 2 of Schedule 5 applies is free to a person falling within subsection (4) if it is provided for the person by virtue of facilities whose provision is secured under section 86.4A person falls within this subsection if, at the time of starting the course in question, the person—ais aged at least 19 but less than 24 ,bdoes not have the qualification in question or one (including one awarded by a person outside England) which appears to the relevant authority securing the provision of the facilities under section 86 to be at a comparable or higher level, andcsatisfies such conditions as may be specified in regulations.5The Secretary of State may by order—aamend subsection (2)(a) by substituting a different age for the age for the time being referred to;bamend subsection (4)(a) by substituting a different age for either of the ages for the time being referred to.6For the purposes of this section, a course is free to a person if no tuition fees in respect of the provision of the course for the person are payable by a person other than—athe relevant authority, orba body specified by order by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.7In subsection (6) “tuition fees”, in relation to a course, means—athe fees charged in respect of the course by the person providing it, andbsuch fees in respect of other matters relating to the course (such as undergoing a preliminary assessment or sitting an examination) as may be specified in regulations.8In this section “relevant authority” means—athe Secretary of State,bthe Mayor of London,ca combined authority or CCA, orda district council or county council that is a strategic authority.891Regulations may make provision as to circumstances in which—adespite having a specified qualification, a person is to be treated for the purposes of section 87 or 88 as not having that qualification;bdespite not having a specified qualification, a person is to be treated for any of those purposes as having that qualification.2A condition specified in regulations under section 87 or 88 may, in particular, relate to—athe possession, or lack, of a specified qualification;bthe completion of, or failure to complete, a course for a specified qualification.3A reference in subsection (1) or (2) to a specified qualification is to a qualification specified, or of a description specified, in the regulations.4Regulations under this section, or under section 87 or 88, may confer a function (which may relate to the administration of an assessment and may include the exercise of a discretion) on a person specified, or of a description specified, in the regulations.5Nothing in section 87 or 88 applies to the provision of facilities, or to courses of study, for persons subject to adult detention.6Part 2 of Schedule 5 makes further provision for the purposes of sections 87 and 88.901The Secretary of State must—aencourage participation by persons within section 86(1)(a) and (b) in education and training within the Secretary of State's remit under this Part;bencourage employers to participate in the provision of education and training within the Secretary of State's remit under this Part for persons within section 86(1)(a);cencourage employers to contribute to the costs of education and training within the Secretary of State's remit under this Part for such persons.1AThe Greater London Authority, each combined authority and CCA, and each district council or county council that is a strategic authority, must—aencourage participation by persons within section 86(1A)(a) in education and training within strategic authorities’ remit under this Part;bencourage employers to participate in the provision of education and training within strategic authorities’ remit under this Part for persons within section 86(1A)(a);cencourage employers to contribute to the costs of education and training within strategic authorities’ remit under this Part for such persons.2For the purposes of subsection (1)(b) or (1A)(b), participating in the provision of training includes participating by entering into—aan approved English apprenticeship, orbany contract of employment (other than an approved English apprenticeship agreement) in connection with which training is provided.91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 21001The A relevant authority may secure the provision of financial resources under this subsection to—apersons providing or proposing to provide education or training within the relevant authority’s remit under this Part;bpersons providing or proposing to provide goods or services in connection with the provision by others of such education or training;cpersons receiving or proposing to receive such education or training;dpersons aged 18 receiving or proposing to receive education or training;epersons making loans to others receiving or proposing to receive education or training;f. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .gpersons undertaking or proposing to undertake research relating to education or training;hpersons carrying out means tests under arrangements made under section 103;i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jpersons providing or proposing to provide information, advice or guidance about education or training or connected matters (including employment).1AThe Secretary of State may secure the provision of financial resources to any person under this subsection (whether or not the resources could be secured under subsection (1))—afor the purpose of encouraging the provision of opportunities for individuals to complete English statutory apprenticeships or to undertake work following the completion of such apprenticeships, orbotherwise in connection with English statutory apprenticeships.1AAThe Secretary of State may secure the provision of financial resources under this subsection (whether or not the resources could be secured under subsection (1)) to any of the persons mentioned in subsection (1) in respect of functions under this Part that are exercisable by a combined authority ....1ABThe Secretary of State may secure the provision of financial resources under this subsection (whether or not the resources could be secured under subsection (1)) to any of the persons mentioned in subsection (1) in respect of functions under this Part that are exercisable by a CCA.1ACThe Secretary of State may secure the provision of financial resources under this subsection (whether or not the resources could be secured under subsection (1)) to any of the persons mentioned in subsection (1) in respect of functions under this Part that are exercisable by a local authority by virtue of regulations made under section 16(1) of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016.1B A relevant authority may secure the provision of financial resources to any person under this subsection (whether or not the resources could be secured under subsection (1)) in connection with approved technical education qualifications or approved steps towards occupational competence.1CThe Greater London Authority, a combined authority or CCA, or a district council or county council that is a strategic authority, may not exercise—aa function conferred by subsection (1) in relation to persons subject to adult detention;ba function conferred by subsection (1) or (1B) in relation to any person who, at the time of starting a course of study for an approved technical education qualification or starting to take approved steps towards occupational competence, is—iaged under 19, oriiaged under under 25 and for whom an EHC plan is maintained.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 A relevant authority may secure the provision of financial resources under this section— aby providing the resources;bby making arrangements for the provision of resources by another person;cby making arrangements for the provision of resources by persons jointly (whether or not including the relevant authority).4 A relevant authority may secure the provision of financial resources under this section by reference to— aany fees or charges payable by the person receiving or proposing to receive the education or training, orbany other matter (such as transport or childcare).5In this section— “approved steps towards occupational competence” has the meaning given by section A2D4;“approved technical education qualification” has the meaning given by section A12(1);... ...“English statutory apprenticeship” has the same meaning as in section 40A (see subsection (3) of that section). “relevant authority” means—the Secretary of State,the Greater London Authority,a combined authority or CCA, ora district council or county council that is a strategic authority;“relevant authority’s remit under this Part” means—in relation to financial resources whose provision is secured by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State’s remit under this Part;in relation to financial resources whose provision is secured by the Mayor of London, a combined authority or CCA, or a district council or county council that is a strategic authority, strategic authorities’ remit under this Part. 1011Financial resources provided by a relevant authority under section 100 may be provided subject to conditions , subject to section 101A.2The conditions may (among other things) include—ainformation conditions;b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .crepayment conditions.3Information conditions are conditions which—arequire the relevant authority, or a person designated by the relevant authority, to be given access to a person's accounts and documents and to be given rights in relation to a person's computers and associated apparatus and material, orbrequire a person to whom financial resources are provided to give to the relevant authority such information as the relevant authority may request for the purpose of carrying out functions under this Part.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Repayment conditions are conditions which—aenable the relevant authority to require the repayment (in whole or part) of sums paid by the relevant authority if any of the conditions subject to which the sums were paid is not complied with;brequire the payment of interest in respect of any period in which a sum due to the relevant authority in accordance with any condition is unpaid.101A1The Secretary of State may not provide financial resources to a person under—asection 100(1A) for the provision of training as part of a relevant English statutory apprenticeship, orbsection 100(1B) for the provision of education or training as part of an approved technical education qualification or approved step towards occupational competence,unless the resources are provided subject to conditions requiring the person to comply with the safeguarding duties.2“The safeguarding duties” are—aa duty to make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children receiving the education or training mentioned in subsection (1)(a) or (b) (as the case may be), andba duty to have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State in considering what arrangements are required.3In this section, a “relevant English statutory apprenticeship” means an apprenticeship falling within section 40A(3)(a) to (c).1021The Secretary of State may adopt or develop schemes for the assessment of the performance of persons in providing education or training within the Secretary of State's remit under this Part .2The Secretary of State may take the assessments into account in deciding how to exercise the powers under section 100.1031 For the purpose of the exercise of the powers under section 100(1)(c), (d) or (e), the Secretary of State may—acarry out means tests;barrange for other persons to carry out means tests.1AFor the purpose of the exercise of the powers under section 100(1)(c), (d) or (e), the Greater London Authority, a combined authority or CCA, or a district council or county council that is a strategic authority, may—acarry out means tests;barrange for other persons to carry out means tests.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1071The Secretary of State may make arrangements with a permitted recipient for the provision by the Secretary of State of services that are required by the permitted recipient in connection with the exercise of the recipient's functions relating to education or training.2The services that may be provided under arrangements made under subsection (1) include—aproviding accommodation and other facilities to a permitted recipient or managing such facilities on behalf of a permitted recipient;bprocuring, or assisting in procuring, goods and services for use by a permitted recipient.3The terms and conditions upon which the arrangements are made may include provision for making payments to the Secretary of State in respect of expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in performing any function under the arrangements.4In this section “permitted recipient” means—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bthe Welsh Ministers;cthe Scottish Ministers;da Northern Ireland department;e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .fa person, wholly or partly funded from public funds, who has functions relating to education or training;gany other person specified, or of a description specified, by order made by the appropriate national authority for the purposes of this section.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Before making arrangements under which it may provide services to a permitted recipient who falls within paragraph (a), (e), (f) or (g) of subsection (4) in connection with the exercise of the recipient's functions relating to education or training provided in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State must obtain—ain relation to education or training provided in Wales, the consent of the Welsh Ministers;bin relation to education or training provided in Scotland, the consent of the Scottish Ministers;cin relation to education or training provided in Northern Ireland, the consent of the Minister for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland.7Consent may be given under subsection (5) or (6) in relation to particular arrangements or arrangements of a particular description.8“The appropriate national authority” means—ain relation to a person exercising functions relating only to education or training provided in Wales, the Welsh Ministers;bin relation to a person exercising functions relating only to education or training provided in Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;cin relation to a person exercising functions relating only to education or training provided in Northern Ireland, the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland;din any other case, the Secretary of State.108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 3112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114A1Where the Greater London Authority, a combined authority or CCA, or a district council or county council that is a strategic authority, adopts rules of eligibility for awards by an institution to which it makes grants, loans or other payments under section 100, it must adopt such rules in accordance with any direction given by the Secretary of State.2In exercising a function under section 86, 87, 88, 90 or 100, the Mayor of London or Greater London Authority, a combined authority or CCA, or a district council or county council that is a strategic authority, must have regard to guidance issued by the Secretary of State for the purpose of this subsection.1151The Secretary of State must, in performing functions under this Part, have regard to the needs of persons with special educational needs who are of a kind specified in subsection (2B)(a) or (b).2AThe Mayor of London or Greater London Authority, a combined authority or CCA, or a district council or county council that is a strategic authority, must, in performing functions under this Part, have regard to the needs of persons with special educational needs who are of a kind specified in subsection (2B)(a).2BThe persons referred to above are—apersons who are aged 19 or over, other than persons aged under 25 for whom an EHC plan is maintained;bpersons who are subject to adult detention.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116The Secretary of State must, in performing functions under this Part, have regard to the needs of persons subject to adult detention.117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 4120AThe functions of the Secretary of State under this Part, other than the functions conferred by section 107, are exercisable in relation to England only.120B1The functions conferred on the Mayor of London by this Part are exercisable by the Mayor in relation to—athe academic year beginning with 1 August 2025, andbeach subsequent academic year.2Subsection (3) applies to a combined authority or CCA if functions conferred on it by this Part are also pre-commencement functions.3The functions continue to be exercisable by the combined authority or CCA on and after the commencement day (but as functions conferred by this Part).4Subsection (5) applies to a combined authority or CCA—aif functions conferred on it by this Part are not pre-commencement functions;bwhether the combined authority or CCA was established before, or is established on or after, the commencement day.5The functions conferred on the combined authority or CCA by this Part are exercisable by it in relation to—athe second academic year to begin after the academic year during which it was, or is, established, andbeach subsequent academic year.6Subsection (7) applies to a district council or county council that is a strategic authority if functions conferred on it by this Part are also pre-designation functions.7The functions continue to be exercisable by the district council or county council on and after its designation (but as functions conferred by this Part).8Subsection (9) applies to a district council or county council that is a strategic authority if functions conferred on it by this Part are not pre-designation functions.9The functions conferred on the district council or county council by this Part are exercisable by it in relation to—athe second academic year to begin after the academic year during which its designation takes effect, andbeach subsequent academic year.10In this section—“academic year” means each period—beginning with 1 August, andending with the next 31 July;“commencement day” means the day on which the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 is passed;“designation”, in relation to a district council or county council that is a strategic authority, means its designation as a single foundation strategic authority;“pre-commencement functions” means functions which were exercisable by a combined authority or CCA immediately before the commencement day by virtue of—an order under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, orregulations under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;“pre-designation functions” means functions which are exercisable by a district council or county council immediately before its designation, by virtue of regulations under section 16 of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016.1211In this Part—...“apprenticeship training” has the meaning given by section 83; “approved English apprenticeship” has the meaning given by section A1(2); “approved steps towards occupational competence” has the meaning given by section A2D4; “approved technical education qualification” has the meaning given by section A12; “CCA” means a combined county authority established under Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023; “combined authority” means a combined authority established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;“district council or county council that is a strategic authority” means a district council or county council that is designated as a single foundation strategic authority under section 3 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026;...“organised leisure-time occupation” has the meaning given by section 86. technical education qualification” has the meaning given by section A12; 2In this Part a reference to education within the Secretary of State's remit under this Part is a reference to—aeducation falling within section 86(1)(a) or (b), andborganised leisure-time occupation in connection with such education.3In this Part a reference to training within the Secretary of State's remit under this Part is a reference to—atraining falling within section 83(1),aatraining falling within section 83A(1),btraining falling within section 86(1)(c), andcorganised leisure-time occupation in connection with training falling within section 86(1)(c).3AIn this Part a reference to education within strategic authorities’ remit under this Part is a reference to—aeducation falling within section 86(1A)(a), andborganised leisure-time occupation in connection with such education.3BIn this Part a reference to training within strategic authorities’ remit under this Part is a reference to—atraining falling within section 86(1A)(b)), andborganised leisure-time occupation in connection with such training.4For the purposes of this Part a person is subject to adult detention if the person is subject to a detention order and—aaged 19 or over, orbaged under 19 and detained in—ia young offender institution, or part of such an institution, that is used wholly or mainly for the detention of persons aged 18 and over, oriia prison.Part 51221A person within subsection (3) may provide information to another person within that subsection, or a person within subsection (4), for the purpose of enabling or facilitating the exercise of any relevant function.2A person within subsection (4) may provide information to a person within subsection (3) for the purpose of enabling or facilitating the exercise of any relevant function.3The persons within this subsection are—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bthe Secretary of State;c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .fa person providing services to the Secretary of Statefzaa local authority in England exercising functions under Part 4 by virtue of regulations made under section 16(1) of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016;fzba person providing services to a local authority in England in connection with functions exercisable by the local authority under Part 4 by virtue of regulations made under section 16(1) of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016;faa combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;fba person providing services to a combined authority;fca combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;fda person providing services to a combined county authority;fethe Mayor of London;ffa person providing services to the Mayor of London;fgthe Greater London Authority;fha person providing services to the Greater London Authority;g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4The persons within this subsection are—aa local authority in England;ba person providing services to a local authority in England in connection with a relevant function of the authority .5 In this section, “relevant function” means—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bany function of the Secretary of State relating to education or training, ...ba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cany education function of a local authority in England, ... dany function of a combined authority under Part 4,eany function of a combined county authority under Part 4,fany function of the Mayor of London under Part 4,gany function of the Greater London Authority under Part 4, orother than a function under this section.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Nothing in this section—aaffects any power to disclose information that exists apart from this section, orbauthorises the disclosure of any information in contravention of any provision made by or under any Act which prevents disclosure of the information.1231The Learning and Skills Council for England ceases to exist on the day on which this section comes into force.2Schedule 6 contains minor and consequential amendments in relation to the dissolution of the Learning and Skills Council for England.124Schedule 7 contains provision about schemes for the transfer of staff, property, rights and liabilities from the Learning and Skills Council for England to other persons.Part 6125Schedule 8 makes provision about the sixth form college sector.1261In section 16 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) (power to establish etc. primary and secondary schools) after subsection (3) insert—3AA local authority in England may not under subsection (1) establish a school which is principally concerned with the provision of full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils who are over compulsory school age but under 19.2The Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40) is amended as follows.3In section 7 (invitation for proposals for establishment of new schools) after subsection (5) insert—5AA local authority may not publish under this section proposals within subsection (5)(b) for the establishment of a school providing education suitable only to the requirements of persons above compulsory school age.4In section 10 (publication of proposals with consent of Secretary of State) in subsection (1)(a) after “school” insert “ , other than one providing education suitable only to the requirements of persons above compulsory school age ”.5In section 11 (publication of proposals to establish maintained schools: special cases) omit subsections (1)(b) and (2)(a).Part 7Chapter 11271There is to be a body corporate known as the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation.2In this Part that body is referred to as “Ofqual”.3Schedule 9 makes further provision about Ofqual.1281Ofqual's objectives are—athe qualifications standards objective,bthe assessments standards objective,cthe public confidence objective,dthe awareness objective, andethe efficiency objective.2The qualifications standards objective is to secure that—aregulated qualifications give a reliable indication of knowledge, skills and understanding, andbregulated qualifications indicate —ia consistent level of attainment (including over time) between comparable regulated qualifications, andiia consistent level of attainment (but not over time) between regulated qualifications and comparable qualifications (including those awarded outside the United Kingdom) which are not qualifications to which this Part applies.3The assessments standards objective is to promote the development and implementation of regulated assessment arrangements which—agive a reliable indication of achievement, andbindicate a consistent level of attainment (including over time) between comparable assessments.4The public confidence objective is to promote public confidence in regulated qualifications and regulated assessment arrangements.5The awareness objective is to promote awareness and understanding of—athe range of regulated qualifications available,bthe benefits of regulated qualifications to learners, employers and institutions within the higher education sector, andcthe benefits of recognition under section 132 to bodies awarding or authenticating qualifications to which this Part applies.6The efficiency objective is to secure that regulated qualifications are provided efficiently and in particular that any relevant sums payable to a body awarding or authenticating a qualification in respect of which the body is recognised under section 132 represent value for money.7For the purposes of subsection (6) a sum is relevant if it is payable in respect of the award or authentication of the qualification in question.1291So far as reasonably practicable, in performing its functions Ofqual must act in a way—awhich is compatible with its objectives, andbwhich it considers most appropriate for the purpose of meeting its objectives.2So far as relevant, in performing its functions Ofqual must have regard to—athe need to ensure that the number of regulated qualifications available for award or authentication is appropriate;bthe other reasonable requirements of relevant learners, including persons with special educational needs or additional learning needs;cthe reasonable requirements of pupils and children, including persons with special educational needs or additional learning needs, in relation to regulated assessment arrangements;dthe reasonable requirements of industry, commerce, finance, the professions and other employers regarding education and training (including required standards of practical competence);ethe reasonable requirements of institutions within the higher education sector;finformation provided to Ofqual by a person falling within subsection (4);gthe desirability of facilitating innovation in connection with the provision of regulated qualifications;hthe specified purposes of regulated assessment arrangements.3For the purposes of subsection (2)(a) the number of regulated qualifications available for award or authentication is appropriate if the number is such that—athere is a reasonable level of choice for learners, in terms of both the number of different regulated qualifications and the number of different forms of such qualifications, butbthe number of different regulated qualifications in similar subject areas or serving similar functions is not excessive.4The persons falling within this subsection are—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bHer Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills; csuch other relevant persons, or relevant persons of such a description, as the Secretary of State may direct. 5In subsection (4)(c) “relevant person” means a person who appears to the Secretary of State to have knowledge of, or expertise in, requirements of a kind mentioned in subsection (2)(d).6In performing its functions Ofqual must also have regard to such aspects of government policy as the Secretary of State may direct.7The Secretary of State must publish a direction given under subsection (6).8Ofqual must perform its functions efficiently and effectively.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11“Relevant learner” means a person seeking to obtain, or who may reasonably be expected to seek to obtain, a regulated qualification.1301In this Part a “regulated qualification” means a qualification to which this Part applies which is awarded or authenticated by a body which is recognised under section 132 in respect of the qualification.2This Part applies to any of the following qualifications which is not an excluded qualification—aan academic or vocational qualification awarded or authenticated in England;b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3An excluded qualification is any of the following—aa foundation degree;ba first degree;ca degree at a higher level.4For the purposes of subsection (2) a qualification is awarded or authenticated in England ... if there are, or may reasonably be expected to be, persons seeking to obtain the qualification who are, will be or may reasonably be expected to be assessed for those purposes wholly or mainly in England ....5The Secretary of State may by order repeal subsection (2)(b).6An order under subsection (5) may make amendments and repeals to a provision of, or in an instrument made under, this or any other Act (including any Act passed after this Act) in consequence of the repeal of subsection (2)(b).7Before making an order under subsection (5) the Secretary of State must consult the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland.1311This section applies for the purposes of this Part.2“Regulated assessment arrangements” means—aNC assessment arrangements, andbEYFS assessment arrangements.3“NC assessment arrangements” means arrangements made under or by virtue of an order made under section 87(3)(c) of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32) for assessing pupils in England in respect of each key stage for the specified purposes.4In subsection (3)—“assessing” includes testing;“key stage” has the same meaning as in Part 6 of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32) (see section 76 of that Act).5“EYFS assessment arrangements” means arrangements made under or by virtue of an order made under section 39(1)(a) of the Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21) for assessing children in England for the specified purposes.6“The specified purposes” in relation to regulated assessment arrangements—aif the arrangements are NC assessment arrangements, has the same meaning as in section 76(1) of the Education Act 2002;bif the arrangements are EYFS assessment arrangements, has the same meaning as in section 41(2)(c) of the Childcare Act 2006.Chapter 21321Ofqual must recognise an awarding body in respect of the award or authentication of a specified qualification, or description of qualification, to which this Part applies if—athe awarding body has applied for recognition in the respect in question, andbthe body meets the applicable criteria for recognition most recently published under section 133.2Ofqual may not recognise an awarding body if the requirements set out in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) are not met by the body.3A recognition—ahas effect from such date as Ofqual may specify,bis subject to the general conditions,cif in respect of a qualification subject to the accreditation requirement, is subject to an accreditation condition, anddis subject to such other conditions that Ofqual may impose at the time of recognition or later.4But Ofqual may, at the time of recognition or later, determine that a specified recognition is not to be subject to a specified general condition.5An accreditation condition in respect of a qualification subject to the accreditation requirement is a condition requiring that the recognised body may award or authenticate a particular form of the qualification only if, at the time of the award or authentication, that form of the qualification is accredited under section 139.6Ofqual may not charge an awarding body in respect of recognition.7If Ofqual refuses an application for recognition it must provide the awarding body with a statement setting out the reasons for its decision.8In this section “the general conditions”, in respect of a recognition of an awarding body, means the general conditions for the time being in force under section 134 which are applicable to the recognition and the body.9In this Chapter—“awarding body” means a person who awards or authenticates, or who proposes to award or authenticate, a qualification to which this Part applies;“recognised body” means an awarding body recognised under this section;a “recognition” means a recognition under this section.10See section 35 of the Qualifications Wales Act 2015 for provision about the effect of conditions imposed by or under this section, in respect of or for the purposes of the award in Wales by an awarding body of a form of a qualification awarded as an approved qualification (for which see section 22(4) of that Act).1331Ofqual must set and publish the criteria for recognition under section 132.2Different criteria may be set for—arecognition of different descriptions of awarding bodies;brecognition in respect of different qualifications or different descriptions of qualifications;crecognition in respect of credits in respect of different components of qualifications or different descriptions of components of qualifications.3Ofqual may revise the criteria.4If Ofqual revises the criteria it must publish them as revised.5Before setting or revising the criteria Ofqual must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.1341Ofqual must set and publish the general conditions to which a recognition is to be subject.2Different general conditions may be set for—arecognition of different descriptions of awarding bodies;brecognition in respect of different qualifications or different descriptions of qualifications;crecognition in respect of credits in respect of different components of qualifications or different descriptions of components of qualifications.3Ofqual may revise the general conditions.4If Ofqual revises the general conditions it must publish them as revised.5Before setting or revising the general conditions Ofqual must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.1351The conditions of recognition that Ofqual may impose under section 132(3)(d) include in particular—afee capping conditions;bentry and inspection conditions.2Fee capping conditions are conditions limiting the amount of a fee chargeable by a recognised body for—athe award or authentication of a qualification in respect of which the body is recognised, orbthe provision of any other service in relation to such a qualification.3Entry and inspection conditions are conditions requiring permission to enter premises for the purposes of inspecting and copying documents so far as necessary for Ofqual—ato satisfy itself that the appropriate standards are being maintained by a recognised body in relation to the award or authentication of any qualification in respect of which the body is recognised, orbto determine whether to impose a fee capping condition and, if so, what that condition should be.1361Ofqual may impose a fee capping condition limiting the amount of a particular fee only if satisfied that the limit is necessary in order to secure value for money.2Before imposing a fee capping condition in respect of a recognition Ofqual must give notice to the recognised body of its intention to do so.3The notice must—aset out Ofqual's reasons for proposing to impose the fee capping condition, andbspecify the period during which, and the way in which, the recognised body may make representations about the proposal.4Ofqual must have regard to any representations made by the recognised body during the period specified in the notice in deciding whether to impose the fee capping condition.5Ofqual must establish arrangements (the “review arrangements”) for the review, at the request of a recognised body, of a decision to impose a fee capping condition.6The review arrangements must require the decision on review to be made by a person within subsection (7).7A person within this subsection is one who—aappears to Ofqual to have skills likely to be relevant to decisions to impose fee capping conditions, andbis independent of Ofqual.8A person is independent of Ofqual for the purposes of subsection (7) if the person is—aan individual who is not a member of Ofqual or Ofqual's staff, orba body none of whose members is a member of Ofqual or Ofqual's staff.9A decision to impose a fee capping condition must not take effect before the later of—athe expiry of the period during which a review can be requested under the review arrangements, andbthe completion of any review requested under those arrangements.10Ofqual must, in performing its functions in relation to fee capping conditions, have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State.11The Secretary of State must publish any guidance given under subsection (10).1371An entry and inspection condition requires permission to enter premises to be given only if—athe premises in question are not used as a private dwelling,bthe entry is to be by an authorised person,creasonable notice has been given to the recognised body in question, anddthe entry is to be at a reasonable time.2“Authorised person” means a member of Ofqual's staff who is authorised (generally or specifically) for the purpose.3An entry and inspection condition may require an authorised person to be given permission to do anything that a person authorised by a provision of Part 1 of the Education Act 2005 (c. 18) to inspect documents could do by virtue of section 58 of that Act (computer records).1381Ofqual may determine that a specified qualification, or description of qualification, to which this Part applies is subject to the accreditation requirement.1ZABut Ofqual may not make a determination under subsection (1) in relation to a technical education qualification within subsection (1A) unless the Secretary of State has notified it that it may do so.1A A technical education qualification is within this subsection if— ait is an approved technical education qualification, orbthe Secretary of State—ihas notified Ofqual that the Secretary of State is considering whether or not to approve the qualification as an approved technical education qualification, andiihas not notified Ofqual of the Secretary of State’s decision.2A determination under subsection (1) may provide that a qualification or description of qualification is subject to the accreditation requirement—afor all purposes, orbfor the purposes of award or authentication by a specified awarding body.3Ofqual must publish a determination falling within subsection (2)(a).4Ofqual may revise a determination made under subsection (1).5If Ofqual revises a determination falling within subsection (2)(a) it must publish the determination as revised.6Before making or revising a determination under subsection (1) Ofqual must—aif the determination falls within subsection (2)(a), consult such persons as it considers appropriate, andbif the determination falls within subsection (2)(b), consult the awarding body in question.7Where the Secretary of State has notified Ofqual under subsection (1A)(b)(i) that the Secretary of State is considering whether or not to approve the qualification, the Secretary of State must also notify Ofqual of the Secretary of State’s decision.8In this section—...“approved technical education qualification” and “technical education qualification” have the meanings given by section A12(1).1391Where a qualification is subject to the accreditation requirement Ofqual must accredit a particular form of the qualification if—athat form of the qualification has been submitted for accreditation by a recognised body which is recognised in respect of the qualification, andbthat form of the qualification meets the applicable criteria for accreditation most recently published under section 140.2Ofqual may not accredit a form of a qualification if the requirements set out in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) are not met in respect of that form of the qualification.3An accreditation under this section has effect from such date as Ofqual may specify.4Ofqual may not charge a recognised body in respect of accreditation under this section.5If Ofqual refuses an application for accreditation it must provide the recognised body with a statement setting out the reasons for its decision.1401Ofqual must set and publish the criteria for accreditation under section 139.2Different criteria may be set for the accreditation of different qualifications or different descriptions of qualifications.3Ofqual may revise the criteria.4If Ofqual revises the criteria it must publish them as revised.5Before setting or revising the criteria Ofqual must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.6If Ofqual revises the criteria under this section which are applicable to a form of a qualification which is accredited under section 139, the accreditation ceases to have effect on the date specified by Ofqual.7Ofqual may vary the date specified under subsection (6) at any time before the date.8Ofqual may determine that subsection (6) does not apply in relation to a specified revision.9Ofqual must publish a determination made under subsection (8).10Ofqual may make saving or transitional provision in connection with the accreditation of a form of a qualification ceasing to have effect under subsection (6).1411The Secretary of State may by order specify minimum requirements in respect of a specified qualification, or description of qualification, to which this section applies.2But the Secretary of State may make an order under subsection (1) only if satisfied that it is necessary to do so for the purpose of ensuring that the curriculum studied by persons taking a course leading to the qualification, or a qualification of the description, is appropriate, having regard to the likely ages of those persons.3This section applies to a qualification, or description of qualification, if—athe qualification, or each qualification of the description, is one to which this Part applies, andbthe condition in subsection (4) is met in relation to the qualification or each qualification of the description.4The condition is that—aone or more forms of the qualification is (or are) approved under section 98 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21), orbthe Secretary of State reasonably expects approval under that section to be sought for one or more forms of the qualification.5A minimum requirement in respect of a qualification or description of qualification is a requirement which relates to the knowledge, skills or understanding which a person must demonstrate in order to obtain the qualification or a qualification of the description.1421Before making an order under section 141(1) the Secretary of State must consult Ofqual and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.2For the purposes of consulting under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must publish a document setting out—athe grounds on which the Secretary of State is satisfied of the matter specified in section 141(2),bthe proposed minimum requirements, andcthe Secretary of State's reasons for proposing those minimum requirements.3The Secretary of State must provide a copy of the document to Ofqual and any other persons the Secretary of State proposes to consult under subsection (1).1431This section applies in relation to a qualification or description of qualification in respect of which minimum requirements specified in an order under section 141(1) have effect.2Ofqual must perform its functions under sections 133, 134 and 140 in relation to the qualification or description of qualification in a way which secures that the minimum requirements in respect of the qualification or description of qualification are met.3But Ofqual is not required to comply with the duty imposed by subsection (2) if it appears to Ofqual that complying with that duty would result in the level of attainment (in terms of depth of knowledge, skills or understanding) indicated by the qualification or description of qualification not being consistent with that indicated by comparable regulated qualifications.1441Subsection (2) applies if—athe Secretary of State has made an order under section 141(1) in respect of a qualification or description of qualification, andbthe qualification or description of qualification ceases to be one to which section 141 applies.2The Secretary of State may by order—arevoke the order, orbamend it for the purpose of removing the qualification or description of qualification from the application of the order.3Subsections (1) and (2) do not affect the power of the Secretary of State to revoke or amend an order under section 141(1) in other circumstances.4Sections 141(2) and 142 do not apply to an order—arevoking an order under section 141(1), orbamending an order under section 141(1) for the purpose only of removing a qualification or description of qualification from the application of the order.1451A recognised body may only award or authenticate a particular form of a qualification in respect of which it is recognised if Condition 1 or 2 is met.2Condition 1 is met if the recognised body determines that the qualification is not relevant for 2008 Act purposes.3Condition 2 is met if—athe recognised body determines that the qualification is relevant for 2008 Act purposes, andbthe body assigns to the particular form of the qualification a number of hours of guided learning.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5A recognised body must apply the applicable criteria then in force under section 146 when determining—awhether or not a qualification is relevant for 2008 Act purposes, andbin respect of a qualification which the body has determined is relevant for those purposes, a number of hours of guided learning to assign to a form of the qualification.6If revised criteria come into force under section 146, a recognised body must review any determination it has made under this section.7Ofqual may—areview any determination made by a recognised body under this section, andbrequire the recognised body to revise any such determination in such respects as Ofqual may specify.8If under subsection (7)(b) Ofqual requires a recognised body to revise a determination that a qualification is not relevant for 2008 Act purposes by specifying that the determination should provide that the qualification is so relevant—aOfqual may assign to a form of the qualification awarded or authenticated by the recognised body a number of hours of guided learning, andbif it does so, the recognised body is to be treated as having determined to assign that number of hours of guided learning to that form of the qualification.9For the purposes of this Chapter a qualification is relevant for 2008 Act purposes if there are, or may reasonably be expected to be, persons seeking to obtain the qualification for the purposes of discharging the duty under section 2(1)(c) of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25) (duty to participate in education or training).10In this Chapter a “number of hours of guided learning”, in relation to a form of a qualification, means a number of notional hours representing an estimate of the amount of actual guided learning which could reasonably be expected to be required in order for persons to achieve the standard required to obtain that form of the qualification.11In subsection (10) “actual guided learning” means time a person spends—abeing taught or given instruction by a lecturer, tutor, supervisor or other appropriate provider of education or training, orbotherwise participating in education or training under the immediate guidance or supervision of such a person,but does not include time spent on unsupervised preparation or study, whether at home or otherwise.12Section 172(2)(a) does not apply for the purposes of this section.1461Ofqual must set and publish criteria for determining—awhether a qualification is relevant for 2008 Act purposes, andbin respect of a qualification which a recognised body has determined is relevant for those purposes, the number of hours of guided learning that should be assigned to a form of the qualification.2Different criteria may be set for determinations in relation to different qualifications or different descriptions of qualifications.3Ofqual may revise the criteria.4If Ofqual revises the criteria it must publish them as revised.5Before setting or revising the criteria Ofqual must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.1471A recognised body may give notice to Ofqual that it wishes to cease to be recognised in respect of the award or authentication of a specified qualification or description of qualification.2As soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of a notice under subsection (1) Ofqual must give notice to the recognised body of the date on which the body is to cease to be recognised in the respect in question (“the surrender date”).3At any time before the surrender date Ofqual may vary that date by giving further notice to the recognised body.4In deciding or varying the surrender date Ofqual must have regard to the need to avoid prejudicing persons who are seeking, or might reasonably be expected to seek, to obtain the qualification, or a qualification of the description, specified in the notice under subsection (1).5Ofqual may make saving or transitional provision in connection with a recognised body ceasing to be recognised in any respect by virtue of this section.1481Ofqual must maintain and publish a register containing the following information in relation to each recognised body—athe qualifications in respect of which it is recognised,bthe forms of those qualifications which are awarded or authenticated by it, andcif the recognised body has determined under section 145 that any of those qualifications is relevant for 2008 Act purposes, the number of hours of guided learning it has assigned to each form of the qualification awarded or authenticated by it.2The register may include such other information as Ofqual considers appropriate.1491Ofqual may keep under review any connected activities of a recognised body.2An activity of a recognised body is a connected activity if Ofqual considers that it is connected or otherwise relevant to—athe body's recognition (including, in particular, the compliance by the body with the conditions to which the recognition is subject), orbthe award or authentication by the body of any qualification in respect of which it is recognised.1501Ofqual may investigate, or make arrangements for the investigation of, complaints in relation to the award or authentication of a regulated qualification.2Arrangements made under subsection (1) may in particular include arrangements for the referral of complaints to an independent party.3“An independent party” means—aan individual who is not a member of Ofqual or Ofqual's staff, orba body none of whose members is a member of Ofqual or Ofqual's staff.1511Subsection (2) applies if it appears to Ofqual that a recognised body has failed or is likely to fail to comply with a condition to which the recognition is subject.2Ofqual may direct the recognised body to take or refrain from taking specified steps with a view to securing compliance with the condition.3Before giving a recognised body a direction under this section Ofqual must give notice to the body of its intention to do so.4The notice must—aset out Ofqual's reasons for proposing to give the direction, andbspecify the period during which, and the way in which, the recognised body may make representations about the proposal.5Ofqual must have regard to any representations made by the recognised body during the period specified in the notice in deciding whether to give a direction to the body.6A recognised body must comply with a direction given to it under this section.7A direction under this section is enforceable, on the application of Ofqual—ain England and Wales, by a mandatory order, ...b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8A direction given under this section may be amended or revoked by Ofqual; and subsections (3) to (5) apply to the amendment of a direction as they apply to the giving of a direction.151A1Subsection (2) applies if it appears to Ofqual that a recognised body has failed to comply with a condition to which the recognition is subject.2Ofqual may impose a monetary penalty on the recognised body.3A “monetary penalty” is a requirement to pay to Ofqual a penalty of an amount determined by Ofqual in accordance with section 151B.4Before imposing a monetary penalty on a recognised body, Ofqual must give notice to the body of its intention to do so.5The notice must—aset out Ofqual's reasons for proposing to impose the penalty, andbspecify the period during which, and the way in which, the recognised body may make representations about the proposal.6The period specified under subsection (5)(b) must not be less than 28 days beginning with the date on which the notice is received.7Ofqual must have regard to any representations made by the recognised body during the period specified in the notice in deciding whether to impose a monetary penalty on the body.8If Ofqual decides to impose a monetary penalty on the body, it must give the body a notice containing information as to—athe grounds for imposing the penalty,bhow payment may be made,cthe period within which payment is required to be made (which must not be less than 28 days),drights of appeal,ethe period within which an appeal may be made, andfthe consequences of non-payment.151B1The amount of a monetary penalty imposed on a recognised body under section 151A must not exceed 10% of the body's turnover.2The turnover of a body for the purposes of subsection (1) is to be determined in accordance with an order made by the Secretary of State.3Subject to subsection (1), the amount may be whatever Ofqual decides is appropriate in all the circumstances of the case.151C1A recognised body may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against—aa decision to impose a monetary penalty on the body under section 151A;ba decision as to the amount of the penalty.2An appeal under this section may be made on the grounds—athat the decision was based on an error of fact;bthat the decision was wrong in law;cthat the decision was unreasonable.3The requirement to pay the penalty is suspended pending the determination of an appeal under this section.4On an appeal under this section the Tribunal may—awithdraw the requirement to pay the penalty;bconfirm that requirement;cvary that requirement;dtake such steps as Ofqual could take in relation to the failure to comply giving rise to the decision to impose the requirement;eremit the decision whether to confirm the requirement to pay the penalty, or any matter relating to that decision, to Ofqual.151D1This section applies if all or part of a monetary penalty imposed on a recognised body is unpaid at the end of the period ending on the applicable date.2The applicable date is—athe last date on which the recognised body may make an appeal under section 151C in respect of the penalty, if no such appeal is made;bif an appeal under section 151C in respect of the penalty is made—ithe date on which the appeal is determined, oriiif the appeal is withdrawn before being determined, the date on which the appeal is withdrawn.3The unpaid amount of the penalty for the time being carries interest at the rate for the time being specified in section 17 of the Judgments Act 1838 (and does not also carry interest as a judgment debt under that section).4The total amount of interest imposed under subsection (3) must not exceed the amount of the penalty.5Ofqual may recover from the body, as a civil debt due to it, the unpaid amount of the penalty and any unpaid interest.1521Subsection (2) applies if a recognised body has failed to comply with a condition to which the recognition is subject.2Ofqual may withdraw recognition from the recognised body in respect of the award or authentication of—aa specified qualification or description of qualification in respect of which the body is recognised, orbevery qualification or description of qualification in respect of which the body is recognised.3Before withdrawing recognition from a recognised body in any respect Ofqual must give notice to the body of its intention to do so.4The notice must—aset out Ofqual's reasons for proposing to withdraw recognition from the recognised body in the respect in question, andbspecify the period during which, and the way in which, the recognised body may make representations about the proposal.5Ofqual must have regard to any representations made by the recognised body during the period specified in the notice in deciding whether to withdraw recognition from the body in the respect in question.6If Ofqual decides to withdraw recognition from a recognised body Ofqual—amust give notice to the body of its decision and of the date on which the withdrawal is to take effect, andbmay make saving or transitional provision.7At any time before a withdrawal takes effect Ofqual may vary the date on which it is to take effect by giving further notice to the recognised body.8Ofqual must establish arrangements for the review, at the request of a recognised body, of a decision to withdraw recognition under this section.9The arrangements established under subsection (8) must require the decision on review to be made by a person who is independent of Ofqual.10A person is independent of Ofqual for the purposes of subsection (9) if the person is—aan individual who is not a member of Ofqual or Ofqual's staff, orba body none of whose members is a member of Ofqual or Ofqual's staff.152A1Ofqual may, by notice, require a recognised body on which a sanction has been imposed to pay the costs incurred by Ofqual in relation to imposing the sanction, up to the time it is imposed.2The references in subsection (1) to imposing a sanction are to—agiving a direction under section 151;bimposing a monetary penalty under section 151A;cwithdrawing recognition under section 152.3“Costs” includes in particular—ainvestigation costs;badministration costs;ccosts of obtaining expert advice (including legal advice).4A notice given to a recognised body under subsection (1) must contain information as to—athe amount required to be paid,bhow payment may be made,cthe period within which payment is required to be made (which must not be less than 28 days),drights of appeal,ethe period within which an appeal may be made, andfthe consequences of non-payment.5The body may require Ofqual to provide a detailed breakdown of the amount specified in the notice.152B1A recognised body may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against—aa decision under section 152A(1) to require the body to pay costs;ba decision as to the amount of those costs.2An appeal under this section may be made on the grounds—athat the decision was based on an error of fact;bthat the decision was wrong in law;cthat the decision was unreasonable.3The requirement to pay the costs is suspended pending the determination of an appeal under this section.4On an appeal under this section the Tribunal may—awithdraw the requirement to pay the costs;bconfirm that requirement;cvary that requirement;dtake such steps as Ofqual could take in relation to the failure to comply giving rise to the decision to impose the requirement;eremit the decision whether to confirm the requirement to pay the costs, or any matter relating to that decision, to Ofqual.152C1This section applies if all or part of an amount of costs that a recognised body is required to pay under section 152A(1) is unpaid at the end of the period ending on the applicable date.2The applicable date is—athe last date on which the recognised body may make an appeal under section 152B in respect of the costs, if no such appeal is made;bif an appeal under section 152B in respect of the costs is made—ithe date on which the appeal is determined, oriiif the appeal is withdrawn before being determined, the date on which the appeal is withdrawn.3The unpaid amount of the costs for the time being carries interest at the rate for the time being specified in section 17 of the Judgments Act 1838 (and does not also carry interest as a judgment debt under that section).4The total amount of interest imposed under subsection (3) must not exceed the amount of the costs.5Ofqual may recover from the body, as a civil debt due to it, the unpaid amount of the costs and any unpaid interest.1531Ofqual must prepare and publish—aa statement of how Ofqual intends to perform the monitoring and enforcement functions, andbguidance to recognised bodies in relation to the award and authentication of qualifications in respect of which they are recognised.2The statement and guidance mentioned in subsection (1) are together referred to in this section as “the qualifications regulatory framework”.3Guidance under subsection (1)(b) must include guidance for the purpose of helping to determine whether or not behaviour complies with the general conditions to which a recognition is subject (see section 134).4The guidance may in particular specify—adescriptions of behaviour which Ofqual considers complies with a general condition;bdescriptions of behaviour which Ofqual considers does not comply with a general condition;cfactors which Ofqual will take into account in determining whether or not a recognised body's behaviour complies with a general condition.5Ofqual—amay revise the qualifications regulatory framework, andbif it does so, must publish the revised version.6Before publishing the qualifications regulatory framework or a revised version of it, Ofqual must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.7A recognised body must have regard to guidance under subsection (1)(b) in awarding or authenticating a qualification in respect of which it is recognised.8In subsection (1) “the monitoring and enforcement functions” means—aOfqual's power under section 132(3)(d) (power to impose other conditions);bOfqual's functions under sections 132(4) and 134 (functions in relation to general conditions);cOfqual's functions under an entry and inspection condition to which a recognition is subject (see section 135);dOfqual's functions under section 138(1) (power to determine that a qualification is subject to the accreditation requirement);eOfqual's functions under sections 149 to 152C .154Ofqual may keep under review all aspects of qualifications to which this Part applies.1551Ofqual must keep under review any system used by the Secretary of State for allocating values to qualifications to which this Part applies by reference to the level of attainment indicated by the qualifications.2The duty in subsection (1) applies only if the values are to be allocated for the purpose of a qualifications-based performance management system.3A qualifications-based performance management system is a system for measuring the relative performance of schools by reference to the performance of pupils at the schools in qualifications to which this Part applies.4Ofqual may at any time require the Secretary of State to provide it with any information which Ofqual considers it necessary or expedient to have for the purposes of, or in connection with, the performance by Ofqual of its duty under subsection (1).1561Ofqual may co-operate or work jointly with another public authority where it is appropriate to do so for the efficient and effective performance of any of Ofqual's qualifications functions.2“Public authority” includes any person who performs functions (whether or not in the United Kingdom) which are of a public nature.3In this Chapter “qualifications functions” means functions in connection with qualifications to which this Part applies.1571Ofqual may provide information to a qualifications regulator for the purpose of enabling or facilitating the performance of a relevant function of the regulator.2For the purposes of this section—aa qualifications regulator is a person who has functions in any part of the United Kingdom which are similar to Ofqual's qualifications functions, andba function of a qualifications regulator is a relevant function if it is similar to any of the qualifications functions of Ofqual.3Nothing in this section—aaffects any power to disclose information that exists apart from this section, orbauthorises the disclosure of information in contravention of any provision made by or under any Act which prevents disclosure of the information.1581In this Chapter—“awarding body” has the meaning given by section 132;“entry and inspection condition” has the meaning given by section 135;“fee capping condition” has the meaning given by section 135;...“number of hours of guided learning”, in relation to a form of a qualification, has the meaning given by section 145;“qualifications functions” has the meaning given by section 156;“recognised body” has the meaning given by section 132;a “recognition” has the meaning given by section 132.2For the purposes of this Chapter a qualification is subject to the accreditation requirement if a determination by Ofqual that the qualification, or a description of qualification which applies to the qualification, is to be subject to that requirement has effect under section 138.3For the purposes of this Chapter a qualification is relevant for 2008 Act purposes if it falls within section 145(9).Chapter 31591Section 87 of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32) (establishment of the National Curriculum for England by order) is amended as follows.2Before subsection (7) insert—6ABefore making an order under subsection (3)(c) the Secretary of State—ashall consult the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, andbmay consult such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.3After subsection (8) insert—8AAn order under subsection (3)(c) which includes provision made by virtue of subsection (8) shall provide that before making or revising the assessment arrangements the person specified in the order—ashall consult the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, andbmay consult such other persons as that person considers appropriate.4After subsection (12) (as inserted by paragraph 35 of Schedule 12) insert—12AAn order under subsection (3)(c) which authorises a person to make delegated supplementary provisions shall provide that before making, amending or revoking any such provisions the person so authorised—ashall consult the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, andbmay consult such other persons as that person considers appropriate.1601Section 42 of the Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21) (further provisions about assessment arrangements) is amended as follows.2Before subsection (1) insert—A1Before making a learning and development order specifying assessment arrangements the Secretary of State—amust consult the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, andbmay consult such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.3After subsection (3) insert—3AA learning and development order which includes provision made by virtue of subsection (3) must provide that before making or revising the assessment arrangements the person specified in the order—amust consult the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, andbmay consult such other persons as that person considers appropriate.4After subsection (6A) (as inserted by paragraph 40 of Schedule 12) insert—6AAA learning and development order which authorises a person to make delegated supplementary provisions must provide that before making, amending or revoking any such provisions the person so authorised—amust consult the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, andbmay consult such other persons as that person considers appropriate.1611Ofqual must keep under review all aspects of NC assessment arrangements.2Ofqual must keep under review all aspects of EYFS assessment arrangements.1621Ofqual may at any time require a person falling within subsection (2) to provide it with any information which Ofqual considers it necessary or expedient to have for the purposes of, or in connection with, the performance by Ofqual of its function under section 161(1).2The persons are—athe Secretary of State;ban NC responsible body;cHer Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills;dany other person specified or of a description specified in regulations.3Ofqual may at any time require a person falling within subsection (4) to provide it with any information which Ofqual considers it necessary or expedient to have for the purposes of, or in connection with, the performance by Ofqual of its function under section 161(2).4The persons are—athe Secretary of State;ban EYFS responsible body;cHer Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills;dany other person specified or of a description specified in regulations.5In this Chapter—“EYFS responsible body” means a person who under or by virtue of an order made under section 39(1)(a) of the Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21) has functions in relation to the development, implementation or monitoring of EYFS assessment arrangements;“NC responsible body” means a person who under or by virtue of an order made under section 87(3)(c) of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32) has functions in relation to the development, implementation or monitoring of NC assessment arrangements.1631If it appears to Ofqual that there is or is likely to be a significant failing in NC assessment arrangements Ofqual must notify—athe Secretary of State, andbany NC responsible body whose act or omission appears to Ofqual to have contributed to the significant failing.2If it appears to Ofqual that there is or is likely to be a significant failing in EYFS assessment arrangements Ofqual must notify—athe Secretary of State, andbany EYFS responsible body whose act or omission appears to Ofqual to have contributed to the significant failing.3There is a significant failing in NC assessment arrangements or (as the case may be) EYFS assessment arrangements if, as a result of the way in which the arrangements are being developed or implemented, they fail in a significant way to achieve one or more of the specified purposes of the arrangements.1641Ofqual must prepare and publish a document (“the NC assessments regulatory framework”) which—acontains a description of how Ofqual intends to perform its function under section 161(1), andbgives guidance to NC responsible bodies about the performance of their functions in relation to NC assessment arrangements.2Ofqual—amay revise the NC assessments regulatory framework, andbif it does so, it must publish the revised version.3Before publishing the NC assessments regulatory framework or a revised version of it, Ofqual must consult—athe Secretary of State, andbsuch NC responsible bodies and other persons as it considers appropriate.4An NC responsible body must have regard to the NC assessments regulatory framework in performing its functions in relation to NC assessment arrangements.1651Ofqual must prepare and publish a document (“the EYFS assessments regulatory framework”) which—acontains a description of how Ofqual intends to perform its function under section 161(2), andbgives guidance to EYFS responsible bodies about the performance of their functions in relation to EYFS assessment arrangements.2Ofqual—amay revise the EYFS assessments regulatory framework, andbif it does so, it must publish the revised version.3Before publishing the EYFS assessments regulatory framework or a revised version of it, Ofqual must consult—athe Secretary of State, andbsuch EYFS responsible bodies and other persons as it considers appropriate.4An EYFS responsible body must have regard to the EYFS assessments regulatory framework in performing its functions in relation to EYFS assessment arrangements.166In this Chapter—“EYFS assessment arrangements” has the meaning given by section 131;“EYFS responsible body” has the meaning given by section 162;“NC assessment arrangements” has the meaning given by section 131;“NC responsible body” has the meaning given by section 162.Chapter 41671Ofqual may, in connection with any of its functions, provide services to any person (whether or not in the United Kingdom).2Services provided by virtue of this section may be provided on such terms and subject to such conditions (if any) as Ofqual may determine.3Ofqual may charge a fee for, or in connection with, any service provided by virtue of this section.1681If requested to do so by the Secretary of State, Ofqual must provide the Secretary of State with information or advice on such matters relating to any of its functions as may be specified in the request.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1691Ofqual may carry out programmes of research and development for purposes connected with—aqualifications to which this Part applies, orbregulated assessment arrangements.2Ofqual may commission, co-ordinate or facilitate the carrying out of programmes of research and development for the purposes mentioned in subsection (1).1701Ofqual must keep its regulatory functions under review.2Ofqual must secure that in performing any of its regulatory functions it does not—aimpose burdens which it considers to be unnecessary, orbmaintain burdens which it considers to have become unnecessary.3Subsection (2) does not require the removal of a burden which has become unnecessary where its removal would, having regard to all the circumstances, be impracticable or disproportionate.4Ofqual must publish a statement setting out—awhat it proposes to do pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) in the period to which the statement relates,b(except in the case of the first statement published under this section) what it has done pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) since the previous statement was published under this section, andcwhere a burden which has become unnecessary is maintained pursuant to subsection (3), the reasons why the removal of the burden would, having regard to all the circumstances, be impracticable or disproportionate.5The first statement published under this section—amust be published as soon as reasonably practicable after the commencement of section 127, andbis to be a statement for the period of 12 months beginning with the day of its publication.6A subsequent statement published under this section—amust be published during the period to which the previous statement related or as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of that period, andbmust be a statement for the period of 12 months beginning with the end of the period to which the previous statement related.7Ofqual must, in performing any of its regulatory functions during a period for which a statement is in force under this section, have regard to the statement.8In this section “regulatory function” has the same meaning as in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) (see section 32 of that Act).1711As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each reporting period Ofqual must prepare and publish a report for the period (“the annual report”).2The annual report must include—aa statement of what Ofqual has done in performing its functions in the reporting period;ban assessment of the extent to which Ofqual has met its objectives in that period;cdetails of any information obtained by Ofqual in that period on the levels of attainment in relevant regulated qualifications.3“Relevant regulated qualifications” are regulated qualifications that are taken wholly or mainly by pupils at schools in England.4An assessment under subsection (2)(b) in respect of the qualifications standards objective must in particular explain how, in making the assessment, Ofqual has taken account of any information within subsection (2)(c) obtained in the reporting period or an earlier reporting period.5If arrangements of the kind mentioned in section 150(2) (arrangements for referral of complaints to an independent party) were in place during the reporting period, the annual report must include a description of the activities of the independent party during the reporting period.6Ofqual must—alay a copy of each annual report before Parliament;b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Ofqual may prepare and publish other reports on matters relating to its functions.8If Ofqual prepares and publishes a report under subsection (7) it may—alay a copy of the report before Parliament;b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Ofqual may comply with subsection (1) by preparing and publishing a single document or separate documents ....10In this section “reporting period” means—athe period (being not longer than 12 months) beginning with the day on which section 127 comes into force and ending on such date as Ofqual decides;beach successive period of 12 months.Chapter 51721In this Part—“institution within the higher education sector”—in relation to England, has the same meaning as in the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) (see section 4(4) of that Act);...“Ofqual” means the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation;“qualification to which this Part applies” has the meaning given by section 130;“regulated assessment arrangements” has the meaning given by section 131;“regulated qualification” has the meaning given by section 130;“the specified purposes”, in relation to regulated assessment arrangements, has the meaning given by section 131.2In this Part a reference to the award or authentication of a qualification includes a reference to—athe award or authentication of credits in respect of components of a qualification, andbthe award or authentication of a qualification by a body either alone or jointly with others.3In this Part a reference to recognition, or being recognised, in respect of a qualification is a reference to recognition, or being recognised, under section 132 in respect of the award or authentication of the qualification or of a description of qualification which applies to the qualification.173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174Schedule 12 contains minor and consequential amendments relating to the provision made by this Part (and Part 8).Part 8Chapter 1175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 2178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 3181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 4184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 5191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192Schedule 12 contains minor and consequential amendments relating to the provision made by this Part (and by Part 7).Part 91931Section 10 of the Children Act 2004 (c. 31) (co-operation to improve well-being) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (5).2In subsection (4)—aafter paragraph (f) insert—fathe governing body of a maintained school that is maintained by the authority in their capacity as a local authority;fbthe proprietor of a school approved by the Secretary of State under section 342 of the Education Act 1996 and situated in the authority's area;fcthe proprietor of a city technology college, city college for the technology of the arts or Academy situated in the authority's area;fdthe governing body of an institution within the further education sector the main site of which is situated in the authority's area;fethe Secretary of State, in relation to the Secretary of State's functions under section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973.;bomit paragraph (g).3After subsection (5) insert—5AFor the purposes of arrangements under this section a relevant person or body may—aprovide staff, goods, services, accommodation or other resources to another relevant person or body;bmake contributions to a fund out of which relevant payments may be made.4Omit subsections (6) and (7).5After subsection (9) insert—10In deciding for the purposes of subsection (4)(fd) whether the main site of an institution within the further education sector is situated within the area of a children's services authority, the authority and the governing body of the institution must have regard to any guidance given to them by the Secretary of State.11In this section—“governing body”, in relation to an institution within the further education sector, has the meaning given by section 90 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992;“institution within the further education sector” has the meaning given by section 4(3) of the Education Act 1996;“maintained school” has the meaning given by section 39(1) of the Education Act 2002;“proprietor”, in relation to a city technology college, city college for the technology of the arts, Academy or other school, means the person or body of persons responsible for its management;“relevant payment”, in relation to a fund, means a payment in respect of expenditure incurred, by a relevant person or body contributing to the fund, in the exercise of its functions;“relevant person or body” means—a children's services authority in England;a relevant partner of a children's services authority in England.1941Part 2 of the Children Act 2004 (c. 31) (children's services in England) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (5).2After section 12 insert—12A1Arrangements made by a local authority in England under section 10 must include arrangements for the establishment of a Children's Trust Board for their area.2A Children's Trust Board must include a representative of each of the following—athe establishing authority;beach of the establishing authority's relevant partners (subject to subsection (4)).3A Children's Trust Board may also include any other persons or bodies that the establishing authority, after consulting each of their relevant partners, think appropriate.4A Children's Trust Board need not include any of the establishing authority's relevant partners who are of a description prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.5Subsection (2) does not require a Children's Trust Board to include a separate representative for each of the persons or bodies mentioned in subsection (2)(a) and (b).6Where two or more local authorities jointly make arrangements under section 10 for the establishment of a Children's Trust Board, references in sections 12B and 17 to the area of the authority that established the Board are to be read as references to an area consisting of the combined areas of those authorities.7For the purposes of this section and sections 12B and 12C—a“the establishing authority”, in relation to a Children's Trust Board, is the local authority that establishes the Board;ba person or body is a “relevant partner” of a local authority if it is a relevant partner of the authority for the purposes of section 10.12B1The functions of a Children's Trust Board are—athose conferred by or under section 17 or 17A (children and young people's plans);bany further functions conferred by regulations made by the Secretary of State.2Regulations under subsection (1)(b) may confer a function on a Children's Trust Board only if the function relates to improving the well-being of children or relevant young persons in the area of the establishing authority.3In subsection (2) “well-being” means well-being so far as relating to one or more of the matters specified in section 10(2)(a) to (e).4A Children's Trust Board must have regard to any guidance given to it by the Secretary of State in connection with—athe procedures to be followed by it;bthe exercise of its functions.5In this section “relevant young persons” means persons, other than children, in relation to whom arrangements under section 10 may be made.12C1The establishing authority and any of their relevant partners represented on a Children's Trust Board may make payments towards expenditure incurred by, or for purposes connected with, the Board—aby making the payments directly; orbby contributing to a fund out of which the payments may be made.2The establishing authority and any of their relevant partners represented on a Children's Trust Board may provide staff, goods, services, accommodation or other resources for purposes connected with the functions of the Board.3Two or more Children's Trust Boards may establish and maintain a pooled fund for the purposes of any of their functions.4A pooled fund is a fund—awhich is made up of contributions by the Boards concerned, andbout of which payments may be made towards expenditure incurred in the discharge of functions of any of the Boards.12D1A person or body represented on a Children's Trust Board must supply to the Board any information requested by the Board for the purpose of enabling or assisting it to perform its functions.2Information supplied to a Children's Trust Board under this section may be used by the Board only for the purpose of enabling or assisting it to perform its functions.3Information requested under subsection (1) must be information that relates to—athe person or body to whom the request is made;ba function of that person or body, orca person in respect of whom a function is exercisable by that person or body.3For section 17 substitute—171The Secretary of State may by regulations require a Children's Trust Board established by virtue of arrangements under section 10 from time to time to prepare and publish a children and young people's plan.2A children and young people's plan is a plan setting out the strategy of the persons or bodies represented on the Board for co-operating with each other with a view to improving the well-being of children and relevant young persons in the area of the authority that established the Board.3In subsection (2) “well-being” means well-being so far as relating to the matters specified in section 10(2)(a) to (e).4Regulations under this section may in particular make provision as to—athe matters to be dealt with in a children and young people's plan;bthe period to which a children and young people's plan is to relate;cwhen and how a children and young people's plan must be published;dkeeping a children and young people's plan under review;erevising a children and young people's plan;fconsultation to be carried out during preparation or revision of a children and young people's plan;gother steps required or permitted to be taken in connection with the preparation or revision of a children and young people's plan.5In this section “relevant young persons” means persons, other than children, in relation to whom arrangements under section 10 may be made.17A1This section applies where a Children's Trust Board prepares a children and young people's plan in accordance with regulations under section 17.2The persons and bodies whose strategy for co-operation is set out in the plan must have regard to the plan in exercising their functions.3The Board must—amonitor the extent to which the persons and bodies whose strategy for co-operation is set out in the plan are acting in accordance with the plan;bprepare and publish an annual report about the extent to which, during the year to which the report relates, those persons and bodies have acted in accordance with the plan.4In section 18(2) (functions of local authority exercisable by director of children's services) in paragraph (d) for “and 17” substitute “ , 12C, 12D and 17A ”.5In section 23(3) (sections 20 to 22: meaning of “children's services”) in paragraph (b) for “13” substitute “ 12B ”.6In section 50(2) of the Children Act 2004 (c. 31) (intervention: relevant functions) in paragraph (c) for “and 17” substitute “ , 12C, 12D and 17A ”.7In section 66(3) of that Act (regulations and orders subject to affirmative procedure) after “12” insert “ , 12B(1)(b) ”.8In section 47A of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (schools forums)—aafter subsection (3) insert—3AIn exercising its functions, a schools forum is to have regard to any children and young people's plan prepared by the local Children's Trust Board.;bafter subsection (9) insert—10In this section—aa “children and young people's plan” means a plan published by a Children's Trust Board under section 17 of the Children Act 2004;b“the local Children's Trust Board”, in relation to a schools forum, is the Children's Trust Board established by arrangements made under section 10 of that Act by the relevant authority ....9In section 21 of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32)—ain subsection (9) for paragraph (a) (but not the “and” immediately after it) substitute—ain relation to a school in England, any plan published by the relevant Children's Trust Board under section 17 of the Children Act 2004 (children and young people's plans: England),;bafter subsection (9) insert—10In subsection (9)(a), “the relevant Children's Trust Board” means the Children's Trust Board established by arrangements made under section 10 of the Children Act 2004 by the local authority ....1951Before section 10 of the Children Act 2004 (c. 31) insert—9A1The Secretary of State may, in accordance with regulations, set safeguarding targets for a children's services authority in England.2The regulations may, in particular—amake provision about matters by reference to which safeguarding targets may, or must, be set;bmake provision about periods to which safeguarding targets may, or must, relate;cmake provision about the procedure for setting safeguarding targets;dspecify requirements with which a children's services authority in England must comply in connection with the setting of safeguarding targets.3In exercising their functions, a children's services authority in England must act in the manner best calculated to secure that any safeguarding targets set under this section (so far as relating to the area of the authority) are met.4“Safeguarding targets”, in relation to a children's services authority in England, are targets for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in the authority's area.2In section 66 of that Act (regulations and orders)—ain subsection (4) after “containing” insert “ the first regulations under section 9A or ”;bin subsection (5)(a) for “to which subsection (3) does not apply” substitute “ to which neither of subsections (3) and (4) applies ”.3In Schedule 1 to the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42) (social services functions) in the entry relating to the Children Act 2004—ain the first column, after “Sections” insert “ 9A, ”;bin the second column, after “to” insert “ targets for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and to ”.1961Part 2 of the Children Act 2004 is amended as follows.2In section 13 (establishment of LSCBs) after subsection (5) insert—5AA local authority in England must take reasonable steps to ensure that the Local Safeguarding Children Board established by them also includes two persons who appear to the authority to be representative of persons living in the authority's area.5BAn authority may pay remuneration, allowances and expenses to persons who are included by virtue of subsection (5A) in a Local Safeguarding Children Board established by them.3In section 14 (functions and procedures of LSCBs) in subsection (1)(a) after “the Board” insert “ by virtue of section 13(2), (4) or (5) ”.197After section 14 of the Children Act 2004 (c. 31) insert—14A1At least once in every 12 month period, a Local Safeguarding Children Board established under section 13 must prepare and publish a report about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its local area.2The Board must submit a copy of the report to the local Children's Trust Board.3For the purposes of this section—athe local area of a Local Safeguarding Children Board is the area of the local authority that established the Board;bthe local Children's Trust Board, in relation to a Local Safeguarding Children Board, is the Children's Trust Board established for the Board's local area.198In Part 1 of the Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21) (functions of local authorities in England in relation to children) after section 5 insert—Children's centres 5A1Arrangements made by an English local authority under section 3(2) must, so far as is reasonably practicable, include arrangements for sufficient provision of children's centres to meet local need.2“Local need” is the need of parents, prospective parents and young children in the authority's area.3In determining what provision of children's centres is sufficient to meet local need, an authority may have regard to any children's centres—athat are provided outside the authority's area, orbthat the authority expect to be provided outside their area.4For the purposes of this Part and Part 3A a “children's centre” is a place, or a group of places—awhich is managed by or on behalf of, or under arrangements made with, an English local authority, with a view to securing that early childhood services in their area are made available in an integrated manner,bthrough which each of the early childhood services is made available, andcat which activities for young children are provided, whether by way of early years provision or otherwise.5For the purposes of this section, a service is made available—aby providing the service, orbby providing advice and assistance to parents and prospective parents on gaining access to the service.6Guidance given under section 3(6) in respect of arrangements made under section 3(2) by virtue of subsection (1) of this section may, in particular, relate to—acircumstances in which any early childhood services should be made available through children's centres as mentioned in subsection (5)(a);bcircumstances in which any early childhood services should be made available through children's centres as mentioned in subsection (5)(b).7A children's centre provided by virtue of arrangements made by an English local authority under section 3(2) is to be known as a Sure Start Children's Centre.5B1Regulations may make provision about the staffing, organisation and operation of children's centres.2The regulations may in particular—arequire English local authorities to secure that children's centres have governing bodies;bimpose obligations and confer powers on any such governing bodies.5C1This section applies where arrangements made by an English local authority under section 3(2) include arrangements for the provision of one or more children's centres.2The authority must make arrangements to secure that each of the children's centres is within the remit of an advisory board.3A children's centre is within the remit of an advisory board if it is specified in relation to the board by the responsible authority.4An advisory board must provide advice and assistance for the purpose of ensuring the effective operation of the children's centres within its remit.5An advisory board must include persons representing the interests of—aeach children's centre within its remit;bthe responsible authority;cparents or prospective parents in the responsible authority's area.6An advisory board may also include persons representing the interests of any other persons or bodies that the responsible authority think appropriate.7In exercising their functions under this section, an English local authority must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.8The guidance may in particular relate to—athe membership of advisory boards;bthe organisation and operation of advisory boards.9The “responsible authority”, in relation to an advisory board in respect of which arrangements have been made under subsection (2), is the authority that made the arrangements.5D1An English local authority must secure that such consultation as they think appropriate is carried out—abefore making arrangements under section 3(2) for the provision of a children's centre;bbefore any significant change is made in the services provided through a relevant children's centre;cbefore anything is done that would result in a relevant children's centre ceasing to be a children's centre.2In discharging their duty under this section, an English local authority must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.3For the purposes of this section a change in the manner in which, or the location at which, services are provided is to be treated as a change in the services.4A “relevant children's centre”, in relation to an authority, is a children's centre provided by virtue of arrangements made by the authority under section 3(2).5E1This section applies where arrangements made by an English local authority under section 3(2) include arrangements for the provision of one or more children's centres.2The authority must consider whether each of the early childhood services to be provided by them should be provided through any of those children's centres.3Each relevant partner of the authority must consider whether each of the early childhood services to be provided by it in the authority's area should be provided through any of those children's centres.4In discharging their duties under this section, the authority and each relevant partner must take into account whether providing a service through any of the children's centres in question would—afacilitate access to it, orbmaximise its benefit to parents, prospective parents and young children.5In discharging their duties under this section, an English local authority and each of their relevant partners must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.6For the purposes of this section, early childhood services are provided by a person or body if they are provided on behalf of, or under arrangements made with, that person or body.7For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this section is to be taken as preventing an English local authority or any of their relevant partners from providing early childhood services otherwise than through a children's centre.5F1This section applies if immediately before the commencement date an English local authority has made arrangements for the provision of a children's centre.2To the extent that this would not otherwise be the case, the arrangements are to be treated for the purposes of this Part and Part 3A as made under section 3(2).3“The commencement date” is the day on which section 198 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 comes into force.5GIn sections 5A to 5F—“children's centre” has the meaning given by section 5A(4);“early childhood services” has the same meaning as in section 3;“parent” and “prospective parent” have the same meaning as in section 2;“relevant partner” has the same meaning as in section 4.199After Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21) (regulation of provision of childcare in England) insert—Part 3AInspection of children's centres98A1The Chief Inspector must—ainspect a children's centre at such intervals as may be prescribed;binspect a children's centre at any time when the Secretary of State requires the Chief Inspector to secure its inspection.2The Chief Inspector may inspect a children's centre at any other time when the Chief Inspector considers that it would be appropriate for it to be inspected.3Regulations may provide that in prescribed circumstances the Chief Inspector is not required to inspect a children's centre at an interval prescribed for the purposes of subsection (1)(a).4A requirement made by the Secretary of State as mentioned in subsection (1)(b) may be imposed in relation to—achildren's centres generally;ba class of children's centres;ca particular children's centre.5For the purposes of subsection (4)(b) a class of children's centres may be described, in particular, by reference to a geographical area.6If the Chief Inspector so elects in the case of an inspection falling within subsection (1)(b) or (2), that inspection is to be treated as if it were an inspection falling within subsection (1)(a).98B1After conducting an inspection of a children's centre under section 98A, the Chief Inspector must make a report in writing.2The report must address the centre's contribution to—afacilitating access to early childhood services by parents, prospective parents and young children;bmaximising the benefit of those services to parents, prospective parents and young children;cimproving the well-being of young children.3Regulations may make provision, for the purposes of subsection (2), about—amatters required to be dealt with in the report;bmatters not required to be dealt with in the report.4The regulations may, in particular, require the matters dealt with in the report to include matters relating to the quality of the leadership and management of the centre, including whether the financial resources made available to it are managed effectively.5The Chief Inspector—amay send a copy of the report to the Secretary of State and must do so without delay if the Secretary of State requests a copy;bmust ensure that a copy of the report is sent without delay to the relevant local authority;cmay arrange for the report (or parts of it) to be further published in any manner the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.6For the purposes of this section and section 98C, the “relevant local authority”, in relation to a children's centre, is the English local authority that made the arrangements under section 3(2) by virtue of which the centre is provided.98C1This section applies where a copy of a report relating to a children's centre is sent to the relevant local authority under section 98B(5)(b).2The authority may—asend a copy of the report (or parts of it) to any person they think appropriate;botherwise publish the report (or parts of it) in any manner they think appropriate.3The authority must secure that a written statement within subsection (4) is prepared and published.4A statement within this subsection is one setting out—athe action that each relevant person proposes to take in the light of the report, andbthe period within which each relevant person proposes to take that action.5For the purposes of this section and section 98D, each of the following is a relevant person in relation to a children's centre—athe relevant local authority;bany person or body, other than the relevant local authority, managing the centre.6In exercising their functions under this section, an English local authority must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.98D1The Chief Inspector may, at any reasonable time, enter any relevant premises in England for the purpose of conducting an inspection of a children's centre under section 98A.2“Relevant premises”, for the purposes of subsection (1), are—apremises on which services or activities are being provided through the children's centre;bpremises of a relevant person which are used in connection with the staffing, organisation or operation of the children's centre.3But premises used wholly or mainly as a private dwelling are not relevant premises for the purposes of subsection (1).4An authorisation given by the Chief Inspector under paragraph 9(1) of Schedule 12 to the Education and Inspections Act 2006 in relation to functions under subsection (1)—amay be given for a particular occasion or period;bmay be given subject to conditions.5Subject to any conditions imposed under subsection (4)(b), subsections (6) to (8) apply where a person (“the inspector”) enters premises under this section.6The inspector may—ainspect the premises;btake measurements and photographs or make recordings;cinspect any children for whom activities are provided on the premises, and the arrangements made for their welfare;dinterview in private any person working on the premises who consents to be interviewed.7The inspector may inspect, and take copies of, any records or documents relating to—athe services or activities provided through the children's centre;bthe staffing, organisation or operation of the children's centre.8The inspector may require a person to afford such facilities and assistance, with respect to matters within the person's control, as are necessary to enable the inspector to exercise the powers conferred by this section.9Section 58 of the Education Act 2005 (inspection of computer records) applies for the purposes of this section as it applies for the purposes of Part 1 of that Act.10In this section “documents” and “records” each include information recorded in any form.98E1A person commits an offence if the person intentionally obstructs another person exercising a power under section 98D.2A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.98F1The Chief Inspector may apply to a court for a warrant under this section.2Subsection (3) applies if on an application under subsection (1) it appears to the court that the Chief Inspector—ahas attempted to exercise a power conferred by section 98D but has been prevented from doing so, orbis likely to be prevented from exercising any such power.3The court may issue a warrant authorising any constable to assist the Chief Inspector in the exercise of the power, using reasonable force if necessary.4A warrant under this section must be addressed to, and executed by, a constable.5Schedule 11 to the Children Act 1989 (jurisdiction of courts) applies in relation to proceedings under this section as if they were proceedings under that Act.6Subject to any provision made (by virtue of subsection (5)) by or under Schedule 11 to the Children Act 1989, “court” in this section means—athe High Court;ba county court;ca magistrates' court.98GIn sections 98A to 98F—“the Chief Inspector” means Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills;“children's centre” has the meaning given by section 5A(4);“relevant partner” has the same meaning as in section 4.200In paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) (regulated activities relating to children: establishments) after paragraph (f) insert—faa children's centre (within the meaning of section 5A(4) of the Childcare Act 2006);.201In section 3 of the Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21) (specific duties of local authority in relation to early childhood services) after subsection (4) insert—4AIn deciding what arrangements to make under this section, an English local authority must in particular have regard to—athe quantity and quality of early childhood services that are provided, or that the authority expect to be provided, in their area, andbwhere in that area those services are provided or are expected to be provided.2021The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31) is amended as follows.2In section 45A (determination of specified budgets of local authority), after subsection (4A) insert—4BFor the purposes of this Part, the duty imposed on a local authority in England by section 7(1) of the Childcare Act 2006 (duty to secure prescribed early years provision free of charge) is to be treated as imposed on the authority in their capacity as a local authority.3After section 47 (determination of school's budget share) insert—47ZA1This section applies where a local authority in England propose to allocate an amount of relevant financial assistance to a relevant childcare provider for a funding period out of the authority's individual schools budget for the period.2The amount to be allocated is to be determined in accordance with regulations.3Financial assistance provided by a local authority in England to a childcare provider is “relevant” financial assistance if it is provided—afor the purpose of the discharge of the authority's duty under section 7 of the Childcare Act 2006, andbin respect of the provision of childcare.4Regulations under this section may, in particular—aspecify factors or criteria which an authority are to take into account in determining the amount of any relevant financial assistance to be provided by them to a relevant childcare provider;bspecify factors or criteria which an authority are to disregard in determining such an amount;cspecify requirements as to other matters with which an authority are to comply in determining such an amount;dmake provision about consultation to be carried out by an authority in connection with determining such an amount;eauthorise an authority, in prescribed circumstances and to a prescribed extent, to determine such an amount in accordance with arrangements approved by the Secretary of State (instead of in accordance with arrangements provided for by the regulations);frequire an authority to provide relevant childcare providers with prescribed information relating to their determination of such an amount;gmake provision about the circumstances in which an authority are required to redetermine such an amount;hspecify a time by which an authority's determination of such an amount is to take place.5For the purposes of this section—a“childcare” has the meaning given in section 18 of the Childcare Act 2006;b“relevant childcare provider” means a provider of childcare other than the governing body of a maintained school;ca reference to an authority's determination of the amount of any relevant financial assistance includes a reference to the authority's redetermination of such an amount.Part 10Chapter 1203Schedule 13 makes provision in relation to schools causing concern in England.2041Section 62A of the Education Act 2002 (power of Secretary of State to require local authorities in England to obtain advisory services) is amended as follows.2After subsection (1) insert—1AThis section also applies where it appears to the Secretary of State that—aa local authority in England maintain a disproportionate number of low-performing schools, andbthe authority—ihave not been effective or are unlikely to be effective in securing an improvement in the standards of performance of pupils at those schools, oriiare unlikely to be effective in securing an improvement in the standards of performance of pupils at other schools which may in the future be low-performing schools.1BIn subsection (1A) “low-performing school” means a school at which the standards of performance of pupils are unacceptably low.1CFor the purposes of subsection (1B) the standards of performance of pupils at a school are low if they are low by reference to any one or more of the following—athe standards that the pupils might in all the circumstances reasonably be expected to attain;bwhere relevant, the standards previously attained by them;cthe standards attained by pupils at comparable schools.3In subsection (4) after “section” insert—“ “pupil” has the same meaning as in the Education Act 1996 (see sections 3 and 19(5) of that Act);”.205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 2206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 32251The Education Act 2005 (c. 18) is amended as follows.2After section 10 insert—"10A1The Chief Inspector may make a statement (an “interim statement”) about a school in England to which section 5 applies.2An interim statement is a statement—athat the Chief Inspector is of the opinion that it is not necessary for the school to be inspected under section 5 for at least a year after the date on which the statement is made,bsetting out the Chief Inspector's reasons for forming that opinion, andccontaining such other information (if any) as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.3The Chief Inspector may arrange for an interim statement to be published in such manner as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.4Section 151 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (publication of inspection reports: privilege and electronic publication) applies in relation to an interim statement as it applies in relation to a report.3In the italic heading before section 14 after “reports” insert “ and interim statements ”.4After section 14 insert—14A1The Chief Inspector must ensure that a copy of any interim statement about a maintained school is sent without delay to the appropriate authority for the school.2The Chief Inspector must ensure that copies of the statement are sent—ato the head teacher of the school,bto whichever of the local authority and the governing body are not the appropriate authority, andcin the case of a school having foundation governors, to the person who appoints them and (if different) to the appropriate appointing authority.3If the school provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils over compulsory school age, the Chief Inspector must ensure that a copy of the statement is also sent to the Young People's Learning Agency for England.4The appropriate authority must—amake a copy of any statement sent to the authority under subsection (1) available for inspection by members of the public at such times and at such places as may be reasonable,bprovide one copy of the statement free of charge to any person who asks for one, andctake such steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that every registered parent of a registered pupil at the school receives a copy of the statement within such period following receipt of the statement by the authority as may be prescribed.5In the italic heading before section 16 after “reports” insert “ and interim statements ”.6After section 16 insert—16A1The Chief Inspector must ensure that a copy of any interim statement about a school other than a maintained school is sent without delay to the proprietor of the school.2In the case of a special school which is not a community or foundation special school, the proprietor must without delay send a copy of any interim statement sent to the proprietor under subsection (1) to any local authority that are paying fees in respect of the attendance of a registered pupil at the school.3The proprietor of the school must—amake any statement sent to the proprietor under subsection (1) available for inspection by members of the public at such times and at such place as may be reasonable,bprovide one copy of the statement free of charge to any person who asks for one, andctake such steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that every registered parent of a registered pupil at the school receives a copy of the statement within such period following receipt of the statement by the proprietor as may be prescribed.7In section 18 (interpretation of Chapter) after the definition of “the Chief Inspector” insert—“interim statement” means an interim statement under section 10A;.2261Part 2 of Schedule 12 to the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40) (inspectors etc acting on behalf of Chief Inspector) is amended as follows.2In paragraph 9(1) (delegation of functions), after paragraph (c) insertor dany inspection administrator,, (and omit “or” at the end of paragraph (b)).3In paragraph 9(2)(a) for “and 11(4)” substitute “ , 11(4) and 11A(3) ”.4In paragraph 10(1) (inspectors etc to have necessary qualifications, experience and skills), after paragraph (c) insertor dan inspection administrator,, (and omit “or” at the end of paragraph (b)).5After paragraph 11 insert—11A1The Chief Inspector may enter into arrangements with inspection service providers under which they provide the services of persons to provide administrative support in connection with the carrying out of inspections.2A person providing administrative support in pursuance of arrangements under sub-paragraph (1) is to be known as an inspection administrator.3The Chief Inspector may not authorise an inspection administrator to conduct an inspection.Chapter 4227. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Part 112421After section 550A of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) insert—550ZA1This section applies where a member of staff of a school in England—ahas reasonable grounds for suspecting that a pupil at the school may have a prohibited item with him or her or in his or her possessions; andbfalls within section 550ZB(1).2The member of staff may search the pupil (“P”) or P's possessions for that item.3For the purposes of this section and section 550ZC each of the following is a “prohibited item”—aan article to which section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies (knives and blades etc);ban offensive weapon, within the meaning of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953;calcohol, within the meaning of section 191 of the Licensing Act 2003;da controlled drug, within the meaning of section 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which section 5(1) of that Act makes it unlawful for P to have in P's possession;ea stolen article;fan article of a kind specified in regulations.4In subsection (3)(e) “stolen”, in relation to an article, has the same meaning as it has by virtue of section 24 of the Theft Act 1968 in the provisions of that Act relating to goods which have been stolen.5In this section and section 550ZB—“member of staff”, in relation to a school, means—any teacher who works at the school; andany other person who, with the authority of the head teacher, has lawful control or charge of pupils for whom education is being provided at the school;“possessions”, in relation to P, includes any goods over which P has or appears to have control.6The powers conferred by this section and sections 550ZB and 550ZC are in addition to any powers exercisable by the member of staff in question apart from those sections and are not to be construed as restricting such powers.550ZB1A person may carry out a search under section 550ZA only if that person—ais the head teacher of the school; orbhas been authorised by the head teacher to carry out the search.2An authorisation for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) may be given in relation to—asearches under section 550ZA generally;ba particular search under that section;ca particular description of searches under that section.3Nothing in any enactment, instrument or agreement shall be construed as authorising a head teacher of a school in England to require a person other than a member of the security staff of the school to carry out a search under section 550ZA.4A search under section 550ZA may be carried out only where—athe member of staff and P are on the premises of the school; orbthey are elsewhere and the member of staff has lawful control or charge of P.5A person exercising the power in section 550ZA may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances for exercising that power.6A person carrying out a search of P under section 550ZA—amay not require P to remove any clothing other than outer clothing;bmust be of the same sex as P;cmay carry out the search only in the presence of another member of staff; anddmust ensure that the other member of staff is of the same sex as P if it is reasonably practicable to do so.7P's possessions may not be searched under section 550ZA except in the presence of—aP; andbanother member of staff.8In this section—“member of the security staff”, in relation to a school, means a member of staff whose work at the school consists wholly or mainly of security-related activities;“outer clothing” means—any item of clothing that is being worn otherwise than wholly next to the skin or immediately over a garment being worn as underwear; ora hat, shoes, boots, gloves or a scarf.550ZC1A person carrying out a search under section 550ZA may seize any of the following found in the course of the search—aanything which that person has reasonable grounds for suspecting is a prohibited item;bany other thing which that person has reasonable grounds for suspecting is evidence in relation to an offence.2A person exercising the power in subsection (1) may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances for exercising that power.3A person who seizes alcohol under subsection (1) may retain or dispose of the alcohol and its container.4A person who seizes a controlled drug under subsection (1)—amust (subject to paragraph (b)) deliver it to a police constable as soon as reasonably practicable; butbmay dispose of it if the person thinks that there is a good reason to do so.5A person who seizes a stolen article under subsection (1)—amust (subject to paragraph (b)) deliver it to a police constable as soon as reasonably practicable; butbmay return it to its owner (or, if returning it to its owner is not practicable, may retain it or dispose of it) if the person thinks that there is a good reason to do so.6In determining, for the purposes of subsections (4) and (5), whether there is a good reason to dispose of a controlled drug or to return a stolen article to its owner, retain it or dispose of it, the person must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.7Regulations may prescribe what must or may be done by a person who, under subsection (1), seizes an article of a kind specified in regulations under section 550ZA(3)(f) (or an article which the person has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be such an article).8A person who, under subsection (1), seizes—aan article to which section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies (knives and blades etc);ban offensive weapon; orcanything which that person has reasonable grounds for suspecting is evidence in relation to an offence;must deliver it to a police constable as soon as reasonably practicable.9Subsection (8)(c) is subject to subsections (3), (4) and (5) and regulations made under subsection (7).10In subsections (3) to (8), references to alcohol, a controlled drug, a stolen article, an article to which section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies and an offensive weapon include references to anything which the person has reasonable grounds for suspecting is alcohol, a controlled drug, a stolen article, an article to which section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies or an offensive weapon.550ZD1The Police (Property) Act 1897 (disposal of property in the possession of the police) applies to property which has come into the possession of a police constable under section 550ZC(4)(a), (5)(a) or (8) as it applies to property which has come into the possession of the police in the circumstances mentioned in that Act.2Subsection (3) applies where a person—aseizes, retains or disposes of alcohol or its container, a controlled drug or a stolen article under section 550ZC; andbproves that the seizure, retention or disposal was lawful.3That person is not liable in any proceedings in respect of—athe seizure, retention or disposal; orbany damage or loss which arises in consequence of it.4Subsections (2) and (3) do not prevent any person from relying on any defence on which the person is entitled to rely apart from those subsections.5Regulations under section 550ZC(7) may make provision corresponding to any provision of this section.2In section 569 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) (regulations)—ain subsection (2) after “this Act,” insert “ other than one falling within subsection (2A), ”, andbafter subsection (2) insert—2AA statutory instrument which contains (whether alone or with other provision) regulations under section 550ZA or 550ZC may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.3In section 94(3) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40) (provision to apply where items confiscated from pupils) before “550AA” insert “ 550ZC or ”.2431Section 550AA of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) (power of members of staff to search pupils for weapons) is amended as follows.2At the end of the title insert “ : Wales ”.3In each of subsections (1) and (4) after “a school” insert “ in Wales ”.2441After section 85A of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13) insert—85AA1This section applies where a member of staff of an institution within the further education sector in England—ahas reasonable grounds for suspecting that a student at the institution may have a prohibited item with him or her or in his or her possessions; andbfalls within section 85AB(1).2The member of staff may search the student (“S”) or S's possessions for that item (but this is subject to subsection (5)).3For the purposes of this section and section 85AC each of the following is a “prohibited item”—aan article to which section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies (knives and blades etc);ban offensive weapon, within the meaning of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953;calcohol, within the meaning of section 191 of the Licensing Act 2003;da controlled drug, within the meaning of section 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which section 5(1) of that Act makes it unlawful for S to have in S's possession;ea stolen article;fan article of a kind specified in regulations.4In subsection (3)(e) “stolen”, in relation to an article, has the same meaning as it has by virtue of section 24 of the Theft Act 1968 in the provisions of that Act relating to goods which have been stolen.5A member of staff may not under this section search S or S's possessions for alcohol if S is aged 18 or over.6In this section and section 85AB—“member of staff”, in relation to an institution within the further education sector, means any person who works at that institution whether or not as its employee;“possessions”, in relation to S, includes any goods over which S has or appears to have control.7The powers conferred by this section and sections 85AB and 85AC are in addition to any powers exercisable by the member of staff in question apart from those sections and are not to be construed as restricting such powers.85AB1A person may carry out a search under section 85AA only if that person—ais the principal of the institution; orbhas been authorised by the principal to carry out the search.2An authorisation for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) may be given in relation to—asearches under section 85AA generally;ba particular search under that section;ca particular description of searches under that section.3Nothing in any enactment, instrument or agreement shall be construed as authorising a principal of an institution within the further education sector in England to require a person other than a member of the security staff of the institution to carry out a search under section 85AA.4A search under section 85AA may be carried out only where—athe member of staff and S are on the premises of the institution; orbthey are elsewhere and the member of staff has lawful control or charge of S.5A person exercising the power in section 85AA may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances for exercising that power.6A person carrying out a search of S under section 85AA—amay not require S to remove any clothing other than outer clothing;bmust be of the same sex as S;cmay carry out the search only in the presence of another member of staff; anddmust ensure that the other member of staff is of the same sex as S if it is reasonably practicable to do so.7S's possessions may not be searched under section 85AA except in the presence of—aS; andbanother member of staff.8In this section—“member of the security staff”, in relation to an institution, means a member of staff whose work at the institution consists wholly or mainly of security-related activities;“outer clothing” means—any item of clothing that is being worn otherwise than wholly next to the skin or immediately over a garment being worn as underwear; ora hat, shoes, boots, gloves or a scarf.85AC1A person carrying out a search under section 85AA may seize any of the following found in the course of the search—aanything which that person has reasonable grounds for suspecting is a prohibited item;bany other thing which that person has reasonable grounds for suspecting is evidence in relation to an offence,but may not seize alcohol from S under this section where S is aged 18 or over.2A person exercising the power in subsection (1) may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances for exercising that power.3A person who seizes alcohol under subsection (1) may retain or dispose of the alcohol and its container.4A person who seizes a controlled drug under subsection (1)—amust (subject to paragraph (b)) deliver it to a police constable as soon as reasonably practicable; butbmay dispose of it if the person thinks that there is a good reason to do so.5A person who seizes a stolen article under subsection (1)—amust (subject to paragraph (b)) deliver it to a police constable as soon as reasonably practicable; butbmay return it to its owner (or, if returning it to its owner is not practicable, may retain it or dispose of it) if the person thinks that there is a good reason to do so.6In determining, for the purposes of subsections (4) and (5), whether there is a good reason to dispose of a controlled drug or to return a stolen article to its owner, retain it or dispose of it, the person must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.7Regulations may prescribe what must or may be done by a person who, under subsection (1), seizes an article of a kind specified in regulations under section 85AA(3)(f) (or an article which the person has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be such an article).8A person who, under subsection (1), seizes—aan article to which section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies (knives and blades etc);ban offensive weapon; orcanything which that person has reasonable grounds for suspecting is evidence in relation to an offence;must deliver it to a police constable as soon as reasonably practicable.9Subsection (8)(c) is subject to subsections (3), (4) and (5) and regulations made under subsection (7).10In subsections (3) to (8), references to alcohol, a controlled drug, a stolen article, an article to which section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies and an offensive weapon include references to anything which a person has reasonable grounds for suspecting is alcohol, a controlled drug, a stolen article, an article to which section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies or an offensive weapon.85AD1The Police (Property) Act 1897 (disposal of property in the possession of the police) applies to property which has come into the possession of a police constable under section 85AC(4)(a), (5)(a) or (8) as it applies to property which has come into the possession of the police in the circumstances mentioned in that Act.2Subsection (3) applies where a person—aseizes, retains or disposes of alcohol or its container, a controlled drug or a stolen article under section 85AC; andbproves that the seizure, retention or disposal was lawful.3That person is not liable in any proceedings in respect of—athe seizure, retention or disposal; orbany damage or loss which arises in consequence of it.4Subsections (2) and (3) do not prevent any person from relying on any defence on which the person is entitled to rely apart from those subsections.5Regulations under section 85AC(7) may make provision corresponding to any provision of this section.2In section 89 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13) (regulations etc)—ain subsection (3) after “other than” insert “ one falling within subsection (3A) or ”, andbafter subsection (3) insert—3AA statutory instrument which contains (whether alone or with other provision) regulations under section 85AA or 85AC may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.2451Section 85B of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (power to search further education students for weapons) is amended as follows.2At the end of the title insert “ : Wales ”.3In subsection (1) after “an institution within the further education sector” insert “ in Wales ”.246After section 93 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40) (power of members of staff to use force) insert—93A1The governing body of a school in England must ensure that a procedure is in place for—arecording each significant incident in which a member of the staff uses force on a pupil for whom education is being provided at the school (a “use of force incident”); andbreporting each use of force incident (except those where the pupil is aged 20 or over or provision made under subsection (5) applies) to each parent of the pupil as soon as practicable after the incident.2The governing body must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the procedure is complied with.3The procedure must require that a record of a use of force incident is made in writing as soon as practicable after the incident.4In discharging their duty under subsection (1), the governing body must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State for the purposes of that subsection.5A procedure under subsection (1) must include provision to the effect—athat a person (“R”) who would otherwise be required by the procedure to report an incident to a parent must not report it to that parent if it appears to R that doing so would be likely to result in significant harm to the pupil; andbthat if it appears to R that there is no parent of the pupil to whom R could report the incident without that being likely to result in significant harm to the pupil, R must report the incident to the local authority ... within whose area the pupil is ordinarily resident.6In deciding for the purposes of provision made under subsection (5) whether reporting an incident to a parent would be likely to result in significant harm to the pupil, R must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State about the meaning of “significant harm” for those purposes.7In this section—“governing body”, in relation to a school which is not a maintained school, means the proprietor of the school;“maintained school” means—a community, foundation or voluntary school;a community or foundation special school;a maintained nursery school;“parent”, in relation to a pupil, has the meaning given by section 576 of EA 1996 in relation to a child or young person, but includes a local authority which provides accommodation for the pupil under section 20 of the Children Act 1989.247After section 85C of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (power of members of staff to use force) insert—85D1The governing body of an institution within the further education sector in England must ensure that a procedure is in place for—arecording each significant incident in which a member of the staff uses force on a student at the institution (a “use of force incident”); andbreporting each use of force incident (except those where the student is aged 20 or over or provision made under subsection (5) applies) to each parent of the student as soon as practicable after the incident.2The governing body must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the procedure is complied with.3The procedure must require that a record of a use of force incident is made in writing as soon as practicable after the incident.4In discharging their duty under subsection (1), the governing body must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State for the purposes of that subsection.5A procedure under subsection (1) must include provision to the effect—athat a person (“R”) who would otherwise be required by the procedure to report an incident to a parent must not report it to that parent if it appears to R that doing so would be likely to result in significant harm to the student; andbthat if it appears to R that there is no parent of the student to whom R could report the incident without that being likely to result in significant harm to the student, R must report the incident to the local authority ... within whose area the student is ordinarily resident.6In deciding for the purposes of provision made under subsection (5) whether reporting an incident to a parent would be likely to result in significant harm to the student, R must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State about the meaning of “significant harm” for those purposes.7In this section, “parent”, in relation to a student, has the meaning given by section 576 of EA 1996 in relation to a child or young person, but includes a local authority which provides accommodation for the student under section 20 of the Children Act 1989.248. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2491. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3After paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) (short stay schools: further provision) insert—250. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2511The Secretary of State may direct a local authority in England to provide information about its planned and actual expenditure in connection with—aits education functions;bits children's social services functions.2The Secretary of State may also direct a local authority in England to provide information about accountable resources held, received or expended by any person in relation to a school maintained by the authority.3Information to which a direction under this section relates must be provided in accordance with the direction.4A direction under this section may (in particular) include provision about—athe period to which information is to relate;bthe form and manner in which information is to be provided;cthe persons to whom information is to be provided;dthe publication of information.5If a direction under this section requires information to be provided to a person other than the Secretary of State, the direction may also require that person to make the information available for inspection in accordance with the direction.2521This section applies for the purposes of section 251.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3The children's social services functions of a local authority in England are—afunctions conferred on or exercisable by the authority which are social services functions, so far as those functions relate to children;bfunctions conferred on the authority under sections 23C to 24D of the Children Act 1989 (c. 41), so far as not within paragraph (a);cfunctions conferred on the authority ... under sections 10 to 12, 12C, 12D and 17A of the Children Act 2004 (c. 31).4“Accountable resources”, in relation to a school maintained by a local authority, means resources that are not provided by the authority in the exercise of its education functions, but in respect of which an obligation is imposed on the school's governing body by virtue of regulations under section 44 of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32) (accounts of maintained schools).5The Secretary of State may by order amend this section for one or more of the following purposes—zaspecifying additional functions which are to be treated as education functionsaadding to the functions that are ... children's social services functions;bremoving or changing the description of functions that are education functions or children's social services functions.6In this section—.........“social services functions” has the same meaning as in the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42) (see section 1A of that Act).2531The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31) is amended as follows.2In section 52 (the title of which becomes “Financial statements: Wales”), in subsections (1) and (2) after “local authority” insert “ in Wales ”.3Omit section 53 (certification of statements by Audit Commission).253A1A person in England may, in prescribed circumstances, provide student information of a prescribed description to—athe Secretary of State,ban information collator,ca prescribed person, orda person falling within a prescribed category.2A person in Wales may, in prescribed circumstances, provide student information of a prescribed description to—athe Welsh Ministers,ban information collator,ca prescribed person, orda person falling within a prescribed category.3In subsection (2) “prescribed” means prescribed in regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.4Subject to subsection (5)(a), information received under or by virtue of this section is not to be published in any form which identifies the individual to whom it relates.5This section—adoes not affect any power to provide or publish information which exists apart from this section, andbis subject to any express restriction on the provision of information imposed by another enactment.6In this section—“information collator” means any body which, for the purposes of or in connection with functions of the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers, is responsible for collating or checking information relating to regulated qualifications or relevant qualifications;“regulated qualification” has the meaning given by section 130(1);“relevant qualification” has the meaning given to “qualification” by section 56 of the Qualifications Wales Act 2015 ;“student information” means information (whether obtained under this section or otherwise) relating to an individual who is seeking or has sought to obtain, or has obtained, a regulated qualification or a relevant qualification2541The Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25) is amended as follows.2Omit section 15 (supply of social security information for purposes of Part 1).3Section 17 (sharing and use of information held for purposes of support services or functions under Part 1) is amended as follows.4In subsection (1), for “provide relevant information to each other” substitute— aprovide relevant information to each other;bmake arrangements for the holding by either of them of information provided, or which could be provided, under paragraph (a).5In subsection (7), in the definition of “relevant information”, after paragraph (b), insert—“but does not include information provided under section 72 of the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999;”.6At the end add—9Nothing in this section authorises the disclosure of any information in contravention of any provision of, or made under, this or any other Act (whenever passed or made) which prevents disclosure of the information.7Section 76 (supply of social security information for purposes of support services) is amended as follows.8Omit subsection (1).9For subsections (3) and (4) substitute—3For the purposes of subsection (2), “personal information” in relation to a young person, means the person's name, address and date of birth.3AThe Secretary of State may make arrangements with a person for the supply of social security information for the purposes of the provision of services for young persons in pursuance of section 68 or 70(1)(b).3BSocial security information may be supplied to—athe Secretary of State, orba person providing services to the Secretary of State under subsection (3A).3CA person to whom social security information is supplied under subsection (3B) may supply the information to a local authority or other person involved in the provision of services for young persons or relevant young adults in pursuance of section 68 or 70(1)(b) for the purpose of the provision of those services.3DInformation supplied to a person in reliance on subsection (3C) or this subsection may be supplied in accordance with, or with arrangements made under, section 17(1).3EInformation supplied to a person in reliance on subsection (3B), (3C) or (3D) may be disclosed—afor the purpose of the provision of services in pursuance of section 68 or 70(1)(b),bfor the purpose of enabling or assisting the exercise of any function of a local authority under Part 1,cin accordance with any provision of, or made under, any other Act,din accordance with an order of a court or tribunal,efor the purpose of actual or contemplated proceedings before a court or tribunal,fwith consent given by or on behalf of the person to whom the information relates, orgin such a way as to prevent the identification of the person to whom it relates.4It is an offence for a person to disclose restricted information otherwise than in accordance with this section.4AFor the purposes of subsection (4), “restricted information”, in relation to a person, means information that was disclosed to the person—ain reliance on subsection (3B), (3C) or (3D), orbin circumstances that constitute an offence under this section.2551The Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25) is amended as follows.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3After section 76 insert—76A1The Secretary of State may make arrangements with any other person for the holding and supply of information in connection with, or for the purposes of, the provision of services in pursuance of section 68 or 70(1)(b).2In this section “relevant information”, in relation to a person by whom services are provided under section 68 or 70(1)(b), means information which—ais obtained by a person involved in the provision of those services in, or in connection with, the provision of those services,brelates to a person for whom those services are provided;but does not include information provided under section 72 of the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999.3Relevant information may be supplied to—athe Secretary of State, orba person providing services to the Secretary of State under this section.4Information supplied under subsection (3) may be supplied to any person involved in the provision of services in pursuance of section 68 or 70(1)(b) for the purposes of the provision of those services.5Except as provided by subsection (4), information supplied in reliance on subsection (3) must not be disclosed in such a way that the identity of the individual is disclosed to, or capable of being discovered by, the person to whom it is disclosed.6Nothing in this section authorises the disclosure of any information in contravention of any provision of, or made under, this or any other Act (whenever passed or made) which prevents disclosure of the information.2561The Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13) is amended as follows.2In section 19 (supplementary powers of a further education corporation), after subsection (8) add—9A further education corporation may provide advice or assistance to any other person where it appears to the corporation to be appropriate for them to do so for the purpose of or in connection with the provision of education by the other person.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2571The Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998 (c. 30) is amended as set out in subsections (2) and (3).2In section 22(3) (new arrangements for giving financial support to students), after paragraph (f) insert—gwith respect to sums which a borrower receives, or is entitled to receive, under such a loan before or after a voluntary arrangement under Part 8 of the Insolvency Act 1986 or Part 8 of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (individual voluntary arrangements) takes effect in respect of the borrower;hexcluding or modifying the application of Part 8 of that Act, or Part 8 of that Order, in relation to liability to make repayments in respect of such a loan (whether the repayments relate to sums which the borrower receives, or is entitled to receive, before or after a voluntary arrangement takes effect in respect of the borrower).3In section 46(8) (provisions extending to Northern Ireland), in the entry relating to section 22, for “(3)(e) or (f)” substitute “ (3)(e), (f), (g) or (h) ”.4Nothing in this section affects a voluntary arrangement that takes effect before this section comes into force.2581Subsections (2) to (5) have effect in relation to the Education (Student Loans) Act 1990 (c. 6) to the extent that that Act continues in force by virtue of any savings made, in connection with its repeal by the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998 (c. 30), by an order under section 46(4) of that Act.2In Schedule 2 (loans for students), in paragraph 5(1) for “or 310” substitute “ , 310 or 310A ”.3In Schedule 2, after paragraph 5 insert—71There shall not be treated as part of a bankrupt's estate or claimed for his estate under article 280 or 283 of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 any sums to which this paragraph applies that the bankrupt receives or is entitled to receive after the commencement of the bankruptcy.2No debt or liability to which a bankrupt is or may become subject in respect of a sum to which this paragraph applies shall be included in the bankrupt's bankruptcy debts.3This paragraph applies to a sum by way of public sector student loan or subsidised private sector student loan payable to the bankrupt pursuant to an agreement entered into by the bankrupt before or after the commencement of the bankruptcy.81This paragraph applies to a sum by way of public sector student loan or subsidised private sector student loan that a person (“the debtor”) receives or is entitled to receive before or after a voluntary arrangement under Part 8 of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 takes effect in respect of the debtor.2The sum is to be ignored for the purposes of the voluntary arrangement.91Part 8 of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (individual voluntary arrangements) has effect in relation to a student loan debt with the following modifications.2A student loan debt is to be treated as not included among the debtor's debts.3A person to whom a student loan debt is owed is to be treated as not being one of the debtor's creditors.4A “student loan debt” is a debt or liability to which a debtor is or may become subject in respect of a public sector student loan or subsidised private sector student loan.5In section 4, for subsection (4) (extent) substitute—4This Act does not extend to Northern Ireland, with the following exceptions—asection 1, so far as necessary for the purpose of defining “public sector student loan” and “subsidised private sector student loan”;bsection 2;cas respects institutions in Northern Ireland, the power to make regulations under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2;dparagraphs 7 to 9 of Schedule 2.6Nothing in this section affects a voluntary arrangement that takes effect, or a bankruptcy that commences, before this section comes into force.2591In section 76(1)(b) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13) (power of Privy Council to specify further education institutions in England that may award foundation degrees) omit “in England”.2Within the period of four years beginning with the commencement of subsection (1) of this section, the Welsh Ministers must lay before the National Assembly for Wales a report about its effect.2601Section 29 of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32) (additional functions of governing body) is amended as follows.2In subsection (1) after “maintained school” insert “ in England ”.3In subsection (2) for the words from “(in relation to England)” to the end substitute “ by the Secretary of State ”.4After subsection (2) insert—2AThe Welsh Ministers may make regulations establishing procedures in relation to relevant complaints.2BFor the purposes of subsection (2A), a “relevant complaint” is a complaint which relates to a maintained school in Wales, or to the provision of facilities or services under section 27 by the governing body of such a school, other than a complaint which falls to be dealt with in accordance with any procedures required to be established in relation to the school by virtue of a statutory provision other than this section.2CWhere the Welsh Ministers establish procedures by regulations under subsection (2A), the governing body of a maintained school in Wales shall—aadopt the procedures, andbpublicise them in the way specified in the regulations.2DIn adopting or publicising procedures established by virtue of subsection (2A), the governing body shall have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Welsh Ministers.261In paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 5 to the Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7) (exclusion of matters relating to teaching etc. in any school maintained by local authority), after “authority” insert “ , except so far as relating to special educational needs (within the meaning given by section 312 of the Education Act 1996) ”.Part 132621A power to make an order or regulations under Chapter 1 of Part 1, or Part 3 or 4 , or section 253A —aso far as exercisable by the Secretary of State, the Welsh Ministers or the Scottish Ministers, is exercisable by statutory instrument;bso far as exercisable by the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland, is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)).2Any other power of the Secretary of State to make an order or regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory instrument.3A power of the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers to make an order or regulations under this Act (except a power conferred by section 17, 22 or 269) includes power—ato make different provision for different purposes (including different areas);bto make provision generally or in relation to specific cases;cto make incidental, consequential, supplementary, transitional, transitory or saving provision.3AAn order under section 83A(12) may amend, repeal or revoke any provision of, or in an instrument made under, this or any other Act.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Subject to subsections (6) to (8), a statutory instrument containing an order or regulations made by the Secretary of State under any provision of this Act (other than an order under section 269) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.6A statutory instrument which contains (whether alone or with other provision) any of the following may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament—zathe first regulations under section A9;zbthe first regulations under section A10;aaregulations under section 1(5);azaregulations under section 40AA;azbregulations under section 40AB;aaaregulations under section 40B;aab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aban order under section 83A(12);ban order under section 88 or paragraph 9 of Schedule 5;c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dan order under section 130(5);ean order under section 141(1);eaan order under section 151B(2);f. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .gan order under section 252(5);han order under section 265 which amends or repeals any provision of an Act.7Subsections (5) and (6) do not apply to a statutory instrument which contains only—aan order revoking an order under section 141(1), orban order amending an order under section 141(1) for the purpose only of removing a qualification or description of qualification from the application of the order.8A statutory instrument within subsection (7) must be laid before Parliament.9Subject to subsection (10), a statutory instrument containing an order or regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under Chapter 1 of Part 1 (other than an order under section 10) or under section 68 , 107 or 253A is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.10A statutory instrument which contains (whether alone or with other provision) regulations under section 2(5) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the National Assembly for Wales.11A statutory instrument containing an order made by the Scottish Ministers under section 68 or 107 is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.12A statutory rule containing an order made by the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland under section 68 or 107 is to be subject to negative resolution within the meaning of section 41(6) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.)) as if it were a statutory instrument within the meaning of that Act.13If a draft of an instrument containing an order under paragraph 9 of Schedule 5 would, apart from this subsection, be treated for the purposes of the Standing Orders of either House of Parliament as a hybrid instrument, it is to proceed in that House as if it were not a hybrid instrument.263A direction given under this Act—amay be amended or revoked by the person or body by whom it is given;bmay make different provision for different purposes.2641In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations;“regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State.2Subject to subsections (4) and (5), the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) and the provisions of this Act specified in subsection (3) are to be construed as if those provisions were contained in that Act.3The provisions are—aParts 3, 4 and 5;bParts 7 and 8;cChapter 4 of Part 10;dsections 248, 251 and 252.4Section 562 of the Education Act 1996 (Act not to apply to certain persons detained under order of a court) does not apply to functions of the Secretary of State under Part 4.5If—aan expression is given a meaning for the purposes of a provision within subsection (3) (its “local meaning”), andbthat meaning is different from the meaning given to it for the purposes of the Education Act 1996 (its “1996 Act meaning”),the expression's local meaning applies instead of its 1996 Act meaning.6Unless the context otherwise requires, a reference in this Act to—aa community, foundation or voluntary school, orba community or foundation special school,is to such a school within the meaning of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31).2651The Secretary of State may by order make—asuch supplementary, incidental or consequential provision, orbsuch transitory, transitional or saving provision,as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate for the general purposes, or any particular purpose, of this Act or in consequence of, or for giving full effect to, any provision made by this Act.2An order under this section may in particular—aprovide for any provision of this Act which comes into force before another provision made by or under this or any other Act has come into force to have effect, until that other provision has come into force, with specified modifications;bamend, repeal, revoke or otherwise modify any provision of—ian Act passed before or in the same Session as this Act, oriian instrument made under an Act before the passing of this Act.3Nothing in this section limits the powers conferred by section 262(3)(c) or 269(8)(b).4The amendments that may be made by virtue of subsection (2)(b) are in addition to those that are made by any other provision of this Act.266Schedule 16 contains repeals and revocations (including repeals and revocations of spent provisions).2671There are to be paid out of money provided by Parliament—aany expenditure incurred by virtue of this Act by the Secretary of State,bany expenditure incurred by virtue of this Act by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, andcany increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable by virtue of any other Act out of money provided by Parliament.2Any sums received by the Secretary of State by virtue of Chapter A1 of Part 1, section 78(3)(c), paragraph 18(3)(d) of Schedule 3 or paragraph 6(3)(d) of Schedule 4 are to be paid into the Consolidated Fund.2681This Act extends to England and Wales only, subject to subsections (2) to (4).2 Section 40, Part 1A, sections 68, 69, 107, 108 and this Part also extend to Scotland.3 Part 1A, sections 68, 70, 107, 109, Part 7, sections 257 and 258 and this Part also extend to Northern Ireland.4An amendment, repeal or revocation made by this Act has the same extent as the provision to which it relates.2691This Part (except section 266) comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed.2The following provisions of this Act come into force at the end of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed—asection 58 (and the associated entries in Schedule 16);bsections 198 to 201.3The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Welsh Ministers may by order appoint—asections 2 and 7 to 10;bsections 11 and 12, so far as relating to Wales;csections 18 to 22;dsections 28 to 31;esection 39, so far as relating to Wales;fsections 48 to 52, so far as relating to Wales;gparagraphs 54 to 56 of Schedule 6, so far as relating to Wales;hparagraphs 11, 13 and 27 of Schedule 12, so far as relating to Wales (and the associated entries in Schedule 16);iparagraphs 14 to 19 and 29 of Schedule 12 (and the associated entries in Schedule 16);jsections 174 and 192 so far as they relate to the paragraphs of Schedule 12 mentioned in paragraphs (h) and (i);ksection 205 and Schedule 14;lsection 259 (and the associated entry in Schedule 16);msection 260;nsection 266, so far as it relates to the entries in Schedule 16 mentioned in paragraphs (h), (i) and (l).4The other provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Before making an order under subsection (4) bringing into force any provision of Part 7 which confers functions on the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation in relation to Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State must consult the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland.7The powers conferred by this section are exercisable by statutory instrument.8An order under this section may—aappoint different days for different purposes (including different areas);bcontain transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of this Act.2701This Act may be cited as the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.2This Act is to be included in the list of Education Acts set out in section 578 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56).S. 55 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)S. 56 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)S. 59 in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 125 in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 126 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 193(1) (2)(a) (3)-(5) in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 195 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 202(1)(2) in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 203 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 204 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 225 in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 226 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 251 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 252 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 253 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 254 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 255 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 257 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 258 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 261 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 266 in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3317, art. 2, Sch.S. 194(1)(2)(3) in force at 26.2.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/303, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with arts. 9-11)S. 127 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 128 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 129 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 130 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 131 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 132 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 133 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 134 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 135 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 136 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 137 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 138 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 139 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 140 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 141 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 142 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 143 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 144 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 147 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 148(1)(a)(b)(2) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 149 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 150 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 151 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 152 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 153 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 154 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 156 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 157 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 158(1) in force at 1.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 158(2) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 159(1)(2) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 159(3)(4) in force at 1.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 160(1)(2) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 160(3)(4) in force at 1.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 161 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 162 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 163 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 164 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 165 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 166 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 167 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 168 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 169 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 170 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 171 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 172 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 174 in force at 1.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 192 in force at 1.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 266 in force at 1.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1S. 41 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 42 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 43 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 44 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 46 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 47 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 53 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 54 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 8-11)S. 57 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 8-11)S. 59 in force at 1.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 83 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 86 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 87 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 88 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 89 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 90 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 100 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 101 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 102 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 103 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 107 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 115 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 116 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 121 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 122 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 123 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11, 13, 14) (as amended (30.3.3010) by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 22)S. 124 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 125 in force at 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 193(2)(b) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 194(1)-(3) in force at 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 194(4)-(9) in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-12)S. 196 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 197 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 225 in force at 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 256 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)S. 266 in force at 1.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11, 13, 14) (as amended (30.3.3010) by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 22)S. 40 in force at 6.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/303, art. 4, Sch. 3 (with arts. 9-11)Words in s. 50 repealed (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. 16(4), Sch. 3 Pt. 1Words in s. 51 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. 16(5)Words in s. 122(4)(b) 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. 16(6)(a)Words in s. 194(2) 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. 16(7)(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 2)Words in s. 194(4) 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. 16(7)(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 2)Words in s. 194(8)(b) repealed (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. 16(7)(c), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 4 para. 2)Words in s. 194(9)(b) repealed (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. 16(7)(d), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 4 para. 2)Words in s. 196(2) 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. 16(8)Words in s. 197 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. 16(9)Words in s. 246 repealed (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. 16(12), Sch. 3 Pt. 1Words in s. 247 repealed (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. 16(13), Sch. 3 Pt. 1S. 252(2) repealed (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. 16(14)(a), Sch. 3 Pt. 1Words in s. 252(3)(c) repealed (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. 16(14)(b), Sch. 3 Pt. 1Words in s. 252(4) 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. 16(14)(c)Words in s. 252(5)(a) repealed (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. 16(14)(d)(ii), Sch. 3 Pt. 1S. 252(5)(za) 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. 16(14)(d)(i)Words in s. 252(6) repealed (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. 16(14)(e), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 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. 16(2) 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. 16(3)S. 48 in force at 1.9.2010 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (with arts. 9-11)S. 49 in force at 1.9.2010 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (with arts. 9-11)S. 50 in force at 1.9.2010 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (with arts. 9-11)S. 51 in force at 1.9.2010 for E. by S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (with arts. 9-11)S. 52 in force at 1.9.2010 for E. by S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (with arts. 9-11)S. 59 in force at 1.9.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (with arts. 9-11)S. 242 in force at 1.9.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (26.7.2010) by S.I. 2010/1891, art. 2(2) (with art. 3))S. 243 in force at 1.9.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (26.7.2010) by S.I. 2010/1891, art. 2(2) (with art. 3))S. 244 in force at 1.9.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (26.7.2010) by S.I. 2010/1891, art. 2(2) (with art. 3))S. 245 in force at 1.9.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (26.7.2010) by S.I. 2010/1891, art. 2(2) (with art. 3))S. 249(3) in force at 1.9.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 6, Sch. 5 (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (26.7.2010) by S.I. 2010/1891, art. 2(2) (with art. 3))S. 259 in force at 1.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(c) (with arts. 3-5)S. 174 in force at 1.11.2010 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)S. 192 in force at 1.11.2010 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)S. 266 in force at 1.11.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(b) (with arts. 3-5)S. 202(3) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.I. 2010/2374, art. 3S. 12 in force at 1.3.2011 for E. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 2S. 38 in force at 1.3.2011 by S.I. 2011/200, art. 2S. 49 in force at 1.4.2011 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2011/829, art. 2(a)S. 50 in force at 1.4.2011 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2011/829, art. 2(b)S. 51 in force at 1.4.2011 for W. by S.I. 2011/829, art. 2(c)S. 52 in force at 1.4.2011 for W. by S.I. 2011/829, art. 2(d)S. 11 in force at 6.4.2011 for E. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 3S. 32 in force at 6.4.2011 for E. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 3S. 33 in force at 6.4.2011 for E. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 3S. 34 in force at 6.4.2011 for E. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 3S. 35 in force at 6.4.2011 for E. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 3S. 36 in force at 6.4.2011 for E. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 3S. 37 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/200, art. 3S. 39 in force at 6.4.2011 for E. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 3S. 105 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/200, art. 3S. 32 in force at 1.8.2011 for W. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 4S. 33 in force at 1.8.2011 for W. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 4S. 34 in force at 1.8.2011 for W. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 4S. 35 in force at 1.8.2011 for W. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 4S. 36 in force at 1.8.2011 for W. by S.I. 2011/200, art. 4S. 71A inserted (1.8.2011) by The Charities Act 2006 (Principal Regulators of Exempt Charities) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1726), regs. 1(2), 7S. 249 heading substituted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 51(2)(b), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 2S. 249 cross-heading substituted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 51(3), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 2S. 248 repealed (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 6, 82(2)(a)S. 249(1)(2) omitted (15.1.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 51(2)(a), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 2 Words in s. 45 substituted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(2) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 45 substituted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(3)(a) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 45 omitted (15.1.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(3)(b) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 45 omitted (15.1.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(3)(c) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 45 omitted (15.1.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(3)(d) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 45 substituted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(3)(e) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 45 substituted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(3)(f) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 45 omitted (15.1.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(4) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 45 inserted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(5)(a) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 45 substituted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(5)(b) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 45 inserted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(5)(c) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 45 omitted (15.1.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21) , ss. 30(6) , 82(2)(b) Words in s. 48 omitted (15.1.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 30(7)(a), 82(2)(b)Words in s. 48 substituted (15.1.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 30(7)(b), 82(2)(b)Ss. 227-241 repealed (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 18(1), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3S. 128(2) substituted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 22, 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3S. 107(4)(e) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 16 para. 47; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2Words in s. 122(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 16 para. 48(2); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2Words in s. 122(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 16 para. 48(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2S. 129(4)(a) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 8 para. 23; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2S. 173 repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 8 para. 24; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2S. 256(3) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 46(2); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2Ss. 60-80 repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 66, 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2Ss. 112-114 repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 73(3), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2Ss. 175-191 repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 25, 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2S. 151(1) substituted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 23(2), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3S. 152(2) substituted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 23(4), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3Word in s. 153(8)(e) substituted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 23(6), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3S. 262(6)(ea) inserted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 23(7), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3Ss. 151A-151D inserted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 23(3), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3Ss. 152A-152C inserted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 23(5), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3Words in s. 88(1) substituted (1.8.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 73(2)(a), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 2S. 88(2A) inserted (1.8.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 73(2)(b), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 2S. 262(6)(f) omitted (1.8.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 45(2)(f), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 2 (with art. 6)Ss. 206-224 repealed (1.8.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 45(1), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 2 (with art. 6)S. 250 omitted (1.9.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 29(9)(d), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3Ss. 91-99 repealed (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 8; S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3Words in s. 36(5) omitted (1.9.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 3; S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3Words in s. 86(2) inserted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 7; S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 100(1)(i) omitted (1.9.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 9; S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 104 repealed (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 10; S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 121(3)(aa) inserted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 12; S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 255(2) omitted (1.9.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 28(6), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 262(3A) inserted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 13(2); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 262(4) omitted (1.9.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 13(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 262(6)(ab) inserted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 13(4)(a); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 262(6)(c) omitted (1.9.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 13(4)(b); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 269(5) omitted (1.9.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 14; S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 83 heading substituted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 18 para. 5; S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 85 heading substituted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 70(2)(d), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3Ss. 83A, 83B inserted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 69(2), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3S. 2 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(a)S. 7 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(b)S. 8 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(c)S. 9 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(d)S. 10 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(e)S. 18 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(f)S. 19 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(g)S. 20 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(h)S. 21 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(i)S. 22 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(j)S. 28 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(k)S. 29 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(l)S. 30 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(m)S. 31 in force at 10.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(1)(n)S. 11 in force at 10.5.2013 for W. by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(2)(a)S. 12 in force at 10.5.2013 for W. by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(2)(b)S. 39 in force at 10.5.2013 for W. by S.I. 2013/1100, art. 2(2)(c)S. 145 in force at 31.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/975, art. 2(a)S. 146 in force at 31.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/975, art. 2(a) (with art. 3)S. 266 in force at 31.5.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/975, art. 2(b)Word in s. 88(4)(a) substituted (1.8.2012 for specified purposes, 1.8.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 73(2)(c), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 2; S.I. 2012/2213, art. 4S. 205 omitted (20.2.2014) by virtue of School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 12; S.I. 2014/178, art. 2(f) (with art. 3)S. 83(4) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 89(c); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)Words in s. 83(1)(b) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 89(a); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)Words in s. 83(2)(b) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 89(b); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)Words in s. 86(1)(a) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 90; S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)Words in s. 87(3)(a) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 91; S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)Words in s. 115 heading substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 93(d); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)S. 115(3) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 93(c); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)S. 115(4) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 93(c); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)Words in s. 129(2)(b) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 94(a); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)Words in s. 129(2)(c) substituted (1.9.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 94(a); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)S. 129(9) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 94(b); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)S. 129(10) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 3 para. 94(b); S.I. 2014/889, art. 7(a)Pt. 1 Ch. A1 inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 26.5.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 1 para. 1 (with Sch. 1 para. 28); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 100(1) inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 26.5.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 1 para. 2(2); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 100(1A) inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 26.5.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 1 para. 2(3); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 101(2) inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 26.5.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(a); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 101(2)(b) omitted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 26.5.2015 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(b); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 101(4) omitted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 26.5.2015 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 1 para. 3(3); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 101(5) omitted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 26.5.2015 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 1 para. 3(3); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Pt. 1 Ch. 1 heading substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 6; S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 11 cross-heading omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 9(c); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 12 cross-heading omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 10(b); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 32 cross-heading omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 13; S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 1 and preceding crossheading omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 7; S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Ss. 23-27 and preceding crossheading omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 12; S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Ss. 3-6 and preceding crossheading omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Ss. 13-17 and preceding crossheading omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 11; S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Ss. 117-120 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 25S. 110 and preceding crossheading omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 21S. 82 and preceding crossheading omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 3S. 81 and preceding crossheading omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 2Words in Pt. 4 Ch. 3 title omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 31(d)Pt. 4 Ch. 2 title substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 31(c)Pt. 4 Ch. 1 title substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 31(b)Pt. 4 title substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 31(a)S. 120A inserted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 26S. 253A and preceding crossheading inserted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 79(1), 164(3)(f)Words in s. 11(2) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 9(a); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 11(3) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 9(b); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 12(3) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 10(a); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 32(6)(a) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 14; S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 38(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 15(a); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 38(2) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 15(b); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 39(1) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 16(a); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 39(1) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 16(b); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 83(5)(a)(b) substituted for s. 83(5)(a)-(c) (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 17; S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 83(1)-(3) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 4Words in s. 83A(3) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 18(a); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 83A(11) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 18(b); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 83A(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 5(2)Words in s. 83A(9) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 5(2)S. 83A(10) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 5(3)S. 83B(1A) inserted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 19(3); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 83B(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 19(2); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 83B(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 6Ss. 83B(2)-(5) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 19(4); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 84 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 7S. 85 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 8S. 86(8) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 9(3)S. 86(4) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 9(3)S. 86(3) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 9(3)Words in s. 86(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 9(2)Words in s. 87(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 10(2)S. 87(4) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 10(4)S. 87(5) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 10(4)S. 90(2)(a)(b) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 20; S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 90(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 12(a)Words in s. 90(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 12(b)Words in s. 100(1)(a) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 13(2)(b)S. 100(1)(f) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 13(2)(c)S. 100(2) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 13(3)Words in s. 101(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 14(2)Words in s. 101(3)(b) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 14(3)(b)(ii)Words in s. 102(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 15(2)(a)Words in s. 102(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 15(2)(b)Words in s. 102(2) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 15(3)Words in s. 103(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 16(2)S. 103(2) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 16(3)S. 105 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 21; S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 106 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 18Words in s. 107(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 19(2)Words in s. 107(3) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 19(2)S. 107(4)(a) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 19(3)S. 107(5) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 19(4)Words in s. 107(6) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 19(5)S. 108 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 20S. 109 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 20S. 111 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 22Words in s. 116 substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 24(a)Words in s. 116 substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 24(b)Words in s. 121(3) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 27(3)Words in s. 121(1) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 22(a); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 121(1) inserted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 22(b); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)Words in s. 121(1) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 27(2)Words in s. 121(2) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 27(3)S. 122(3)(a) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 28(a)S. 122(3)(c) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 28(a)S. 122(3)(d) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 28(a)S. 122(3)(e) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 28(a)Words in s. 122(3)(f) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 28(b)S. 122(5)(a) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 28(c)S. 122(6) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 28(d)Words in s. 262(1) inserted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 79(2)(a), 164(3)(f)Words in s. 262(9) substituted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 79(2)(b), 164(3)(f)Words in s. 267(2) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 1 para. 23; S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)S. 132(10) inserted (E.W.) (21.9.2015) by Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), ss. 35(2), 60(2); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)Words in s. 253A(6) substituted (21.9.2015) by Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 9(2); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)S. 130(2)(b) omitted (14.6.2016) by virtue of The Education (Repeal of Arrangements for Vocational Qualifications Awarded or Authenticated in Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/642), arts. 1, 2Words in s. 130(4) repealed (14.6.2016) by The Education (Repeal of Arrangements for Vocational Qualifications Awarded or Authenticated in Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/642), art. 1, Sch. Table 1S. 145(4) repealed (14.6.2016) by The Education (Repeal of Arrangements for Vocational Qualifications Awarded or Authenticated in Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/642), art. 1, Sch. Table 1S. 151(7)(b) and preceding word repealed (14.6.2016) by The Education (Repeal of Arrangements for Vocational Qualifications Awarded or Authenticated in Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/642), art. 1, Sch. Table 1Words in s. 158(1) repealed (14.6.2016) by The Education (Repeal of Arrangements for Vocational Qualifications Awarded or Authenticated in Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/642), art. 1, Sch. Table 1S. 168(2) repealed (14.6.2016) by The Education (Repeal of Arrangements for Vocational Qualifications Awarded or Authenticated in Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/642), art. 1, Sch. Table 1S. 171(6)(b) repealed (14.6.2016) by The Education (Repeal of Arrangements for Vocational Qualifications Awarded or Authenticated in Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/642), art. 1, Sch. Table 1S. 171(8)(b) repealed (14.6.2016) by The Education (Repeal of Arrangements for Vocational Qualifications Awarded or Authenticated in Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/642), art. 1, Sch. Table 1Words in s. 171(9) repealed (14.6.2016) by The Education (Repeal of Arrangements for Vocational Qualifications Awarded or Authenticated in Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/642), art. 1, Sch. Table 1Words in s. 172(1) repealed (14.6.2016) by The Education (Repeal of Arrangements for Vocational Qualifications Awarded or Authenticated in Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/642), art. 1, Sch. Table 1Ss. A9, A10 inserted (4.7.2016) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 24(1), 44(2)(c)Pt. 1A inserted (4.7.2016) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 26(1), 44(5); S.I. 2016/695, art. 2(a)Words in s. 100(1A) substituted (4.7.2016) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 27(a), 44(5); S.I. 2016/695, art. 2(b)S. 262(6)(za)(zb) inserted (4.7.2016) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 24(2), 44(2)(c)S. 262(6)(aaa) inserted (4.7.2016) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 26(2), 44(5); S.I. 2016/695, art. 2(a)Words in s. 268(2) substituted (4.7.2016) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 26(3)(a), 44(5); S.I. 2016/695, art. 2(a)Words in s. 268(3) substituted (4.7.2016) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 26(3)(b), 44(5); S.I. 2016/695, art. 2(a)Ss. A2-A2I and cross-headings substituted for s. A2 (1.4.2017) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(5), Sch. 4 para. 5; S.I. 2017/346, reg. 2(a)S. A11 inserted (1.4.2017) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 25(1), 44(5); S.I. 2017/346, reg. 2(c)Word in s. 122(5)(b) omitted (1.4.2017) by virtue of Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(5), Sch. 4 para. 7(b)(i); S.I. 2017/346, reg. 2(a)Words in s. A1(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(5), Sch. 4 para. 4; S.I. 2017/346, reg. 2(a)Words in s. A3(1) substituted (1.4.2017) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(5), Sch. 4 para. 6(2); S.I. 2017/346, reg. 2(a)S. A3(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2017) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(5), Sch. 4 para. 6(3); S.I. 2017/346, reg. 2(a)Words in s. A2B cross-heading inserted (16.8.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 13; S.I. 2017/844, reg. 2(b)(ii)Word in s. A2B(2) inserted (16.8.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 14(2); S.I. 2017/844, reg. 2(b)(ii)Words in s. A2B(3) inserted (16.8.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 14(3); S.I. 2017/844, reg. 2(b)(ii)Ss. ZA9-ZA11 and cross-headings inserted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 7; S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii) (with reg. 4)Words in s. A1(3)(a) substituted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(a)(i); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)Word in s. A1(3)(a) substituted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(a)(ii); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)Word in s. A1(7) substituted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(c); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)S. A1 cross-heading substituted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)S. A2 heading substituted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 11(2); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii) (with reg. 4)S. A2(1) substituted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 11(3); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii) (with reg. 4)S. A2(2)(3) omitted (8.11.2017) by virtue of Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 11(4); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii) (with reg. 4)Word in s. A2(4) inserted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 11(5)(a); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii) (with reg. 4)Words in s. A2(4) substituted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 11(5)(b); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii) (with reg. 4)Word in s. A2(5) inserted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 11(6); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii) (with reg. 4)Ss. A2(6)-(13) substituted for s. A2(6) (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 11(7); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii) (with reg. 4) S. A2 cross-heading substituted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 10; S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)S. A2A omitted (8.11.2017) by virtue of Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 12; S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)Word in s. A2E(1) inserted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 17; S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)Word in s. A2F(1)(a) inserted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 18(2); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)Word in s. A2F(1)(b) inserted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 18(2); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)S. A2F(2)(3) substituted for s. A2F(2) (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 18(3); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)Words in s. A2G inserted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 20(a); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)S. A2G cross-heading omitted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 19; S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)S. A2I(1)(a) substituted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 22(2); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii) (with reg. 4)Word in s. A2I(3) inserted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 22(3); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii) (with reg. 4)Words in Pt. 1A heading inserted (2.1.2018) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 3(b)(ii)S. 40AA inserted (2.1.2018) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 27; S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 3(b)(ii) (with reg. 4)Words in s. 40D(3) renumbered as s. 40D(3)(a) (2.1.2018) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 28(a); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 3(b)(ii)S. 40D(3)(b) inserted (2.1.2018) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 28(b); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 3(b)(ii)S. 262(6)(aza) inserted (2.1.2018) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 31; S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 3(b)(ii)Word in s. 83A(5)(a) substituted (1.4.2018) by Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16), s. 70(2), Sch. 2 para. 6(a); S.I. 2018/346, reg. 4(aa)Words in s. 83A(5)(a) inserted (1.4.2018) by Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16), s. 70(2), Sch. 2 para. 6(b); S.I. 2018/346, reg. 4(aa)S. 18(2) substituted (21.9.2018) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(4), Sch. 1 para. 25(2); S.I. 2018/883, art. 2S. 18(5) substituted (21.9.2018) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(4), Sch. 1 para. 25(3); S.I. 2018/883, art. 2Words in s. 19(2) inserted (21.9.2018) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(4), Sch. 1 para. 26(a); S.I. 2018/883, art. 2S. 19(2)(a)(b) omitted (21.9.2018) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(4), Sch. 1 para. 26(b); S.I. 2018/883, art. 2Words in s. 20(1)(b) inserted (21.9.2018) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(4), Sch. 1 para. 27(2); S.I. 2018/883, art. 2Words in s. 20(3) substituted (21.9.2018) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(4), Sch. 1 para. 27(3)(a); S.I. 2018/883, art. 2Words in s. 20(3)(b) substituted (21.9.2018) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(4), Sch. 1 para. 27(3)(b); S.I. 2018/883, art. 2S. 86: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 87: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 88: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 90 functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 100(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 90 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 100 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 101 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 103 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 115 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 121 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 86: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 87: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 88: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 90 functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 100(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 90 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 100 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 101 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 103 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 115 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 121 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 86: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 87: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 88: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 90 functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 100(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 90 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 100 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 101 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 103 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 115 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 121 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 86: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 87: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 88: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 90 functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 100(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 90 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 100 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 101 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 103 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 115 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 121 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 86: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 87: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 88: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 90 functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 100(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 90 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 100 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 101 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 103 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 115 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 121 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 86: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 87: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 88: transfer of functions (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 90 functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 100(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 90 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 100 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 101 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 103 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 115 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 121 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2018) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 100(1AA) inserted (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 7(2)Words in s. 100(3) substituted (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 7(3)Words in s. 100(4) substituted (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 7(4)S. 122(3)(fa)(fb) inserted (6.11.2018) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1141), arts. 1(1), 8(2)S. 100(1B) inserted (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(2); S.I. 2019/61, reg. 2(b)Words in s. 100(5) substituted (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(4); S.I. 2019/61, reg. 2(b)Words in Pt. 1 inserted (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), ss. 1(2)(a), 47(2); S.I. 2019/61, reg. 2(a)Word in Pt. 1 substituted (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), ss. 1(2)(d), 47(2); S.I. 2019/61, reg. 2(a)S. A2E cross-heading substituted (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 16; S.I. 2019/61, reg. 2(b)Words in Pt. 1 Ch. A1 heading inserted (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 6; S.I. 2019/61, reg. 2(b)Ss. A2DA-A2DC and cross-heading inserted (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 15; S.I. 2019/61, reg. 2(b)S. A2HA inserted (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 21; S.I. 2019/61, reg. 2(b)S. A2IA inserted (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 23; S.I. 2019/61, reg. 2(b)S. A3A inserted (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 24; S.I. 2019/61, reg. 2(b)Words in s. 121(1) inserted (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 30; S.I. 2019/61, reg. 2(b)Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 90 applied (with modifications) (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 100 applied (with modifications) (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 101 applied (with modifications) (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 103 applied (with modifications) (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 115 applied (with modifications) (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 121 applied (with modifications) (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with art. 1(2))S. 86: transfer of functions (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 87: transfer of functions (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 88: transfer of functions (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 3 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 90 functions made exercisable concurrently (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)S. 100(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (5.11.2019) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1457), arts. 1(1), 4 (with arts. 1(2), 5)Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 9, Sch. 1S. 86: transfer of functions (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 6(1)(a)(2)(3) (with art. 8)S. 87: transfer of functions (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 6(1)(b)(2)(3) (with art. 8)S. 88: transfer of functions (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 6(1)(c)(2)(3) (with art. 8)S. 90 functions made exercisable concurrently (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 7(1)(a)(2)(3) (with art. 8)S. 101 functions made exercisable concurrently (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 7(1)(b)(2)(3) (with art. 8)S. 90 applied (with modifications (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 9, Sch. 1S. 100 applied (with modifications (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 9, Sch. 1S. 101 applied (with modifications (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 9, Sch. 1S. 103 applied (with modifications (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 9, Sch. 1S. 115 applied (with modifications) (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 9, Sch. 1S. 121 applied (with modifications (28.7.2020) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/806), arts. 1, 9, Sch. 1Words in s. 88(1) substituted (1.8.2020) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 114(2), 118(6); S.I. 2020/70, reg. 2Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (E.) (30.1.2021) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 9, Sch. 1S. 86: transfer of functions (E.) (with application in accordance with art. 1(5)(6) of the amending S.I.) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 6(1)(a)(2)(3) (with art. 8)S. 87: transfer of functions (E.) (with application in accordance with art. 1(5)(6) of the amending S.I.) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 6(1)(b)(2)(3) (with art. 8)S. 88: transfer of functions (E.) (with application in accordance with art. 1(5)(6) of the amending S.I.) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 6(1)(c)(2)(3) (with art. 8)S. 90: functions made exercisable concurrently (E.) (with application in accordance with art. 1(5)(6) of the amending S.I.) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 7(1)(a)(2)(3) (with art. 8)S. 100(1): functions made exercisable concurrently (E.) (with application in accordance with art. 1(5)(6) of the amending S.I.) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 7(1)(b)(2)(3) (with art. 8)S. 90 applied (with modifications) (E.) (30.1.2021) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 9, Sch. 1S. 100 applied (with modifications) (E.) (30.1.2021) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 9, Sch. 1S. 101 applied (with modifications) (E.) (30.1.2021) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 9, Sch. 1S. 103 applied (with modifications) (E.) (30.1.2021) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 9, Sch. 1S. 115 applied (with modifications) (E.) (30.1.2021) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 9, Sch. 1S. 121 applied (with modifications) (E.) (30.1.2021) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 9, Sch. 1S. A8 repealed (31.3.2021) by Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (c. 7), ss. 2(3), 36(2)(b)Words in s. 101(1) inserted (29.6.2021) by Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Act 2021 (c. 16), ss. 2(2), 3(2)S. 101A inserted (29.6.2021) by Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Act 2021 (c. 16), ss. 2(3), 3(2)Words in s. 129(2)(b) inserted (1.9.2021) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 17(a); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(xxx)Words in s. 129(2)(c) inserted (1.9.2021) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 17(b); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(xxx)S. 262(6)(azb) inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 11(4), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(6) (with regs. 4, 5)S. A2DA renumbered as s. A2D3 (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 13(2), 36(3) (with s. 13(8)); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(8) (with regs. 4, 5)S. A2D3 heading substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 12(3)(d), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(7) (with regs. 4, 5)Words in s. A2D3(3) inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 7(3), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(2) (with regs. 4, 5)Words in s. A2D3(1) inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 12(3)(a), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(7) (with regs. 4, 5)S. A2D3(2) omitted (30.9.2022) by virtue of Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 12(3)(b), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(7) (with regs. 4, 5)S. A2D3(8)-(13) omitted (30.9.2022) by virtue of Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 12(3)(c), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(7) (with regs. 4, 5)S. 40AB inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 11(2), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(6) (with regs. 4, 5)Words in Pt. 1A heading inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 11(3), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(6) (with regs. 4, 5)Ss. A2D1, A2D2 inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 7(2), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(2) (with regs. 4, 5)S. A2DB renumbered as s. A2D4 (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 13(2), 36(3) (with s. 13(8)); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(8) (with regs. 4, 5)Word in s. A2D4(1) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 7(5)(a), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(2) (with regs. 4, 5)Words in s. A2D4(1) inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 7(5)(b), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(2) (with regs. 4, 5)S. A2DC renumbered as s. A2D10 (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 13(2), 36(3) (with s. 13(8)); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(8) (with regs. 4, 5)Word in s. 121(1) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 12(7)(a), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(7) (with regs. 4, 5)Word in s. 121(1) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 12(7)(b), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(7) (with regs. 4, 5)Word in s. 121(1) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 13(7), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(8) (with regs. 4, 5)S. 138(1A) inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 10(a), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(5) (with regs. 4, 5)S. 138(7)(8) inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 10(b), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(5) (with regs. 4, 5)S. A2HA(1A) inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 12(5)(a), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(7) (with regs. 4, 5)Words in s. A2HA(2)(a) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 12(5)(b), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(7) (with regs. 4, 5)Word in s. A2HA(2)(b) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 13(3), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(8) (with regs. 4, 5)Word in s. 100(5) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 12(6), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(7) (with regs. 4, 5)Word in s. 100(5) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 13(6), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(8) (with regs. 4, 5)Ss. A2D5-A2D9 inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 7(4), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(2) (with regs. 4, 5)S. A2IB inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 8, 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(3) (with regs. 4, 5)S. A12 inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 7(7), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(2) (with regs. 4, 5)S. ZA8A inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 12(2), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(7) (with regs. 4, 5)Word in s. A3A(1)(a) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 7(6)(a), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(2) (with regs. 4, 5)Words in s. A3A(1)(a) inserted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 7(6)(b), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(2) (with regs. 4, 5)Word in s. A3A(1)(b) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 13(5), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(8) (with regs. 4, 5)Word in s. A2IA(1) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 13(4)(a), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(8) (with regs. 4, 5)Word in s. A2IA(4) substituted (30.9.2022) by Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21), ss. 13(4)(b), 36(3); S.I. 2022/965, reg. 3(8) (with regs. 4, 5)S. 100(1AB) inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 195(2) (with s. 247)Word in s. 122(5)(c) omitted (26.12.2023) by virtue of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 196(3)(a) (with s. 247)S. 122(3)(fc)(fd) inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 196(2) (with s. 247)Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 32, Sch. 3 (with art. 9)S. 100(1): functions made exercisable concurrently (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 30 (with art. 9)S. 88: transfer of functions (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 29 (with art. 9)S. 87: transfer of functions (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 29 (with art. 9)S. 86: transfer of functions (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 29 (with art. 9)S. 100 applied (with modifications) (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 32, Sch. 3 (with art. 9)S. 121 applied (with modifications) (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 32, Sch. 3 (with art. 9)S. 90: functions made exercisable concurrently (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 30 (with art. 9)S. 90 applied (with modifications) (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 32, Sch. 3 (with art. 9)S. 101 applied (with modifications) (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 32, Sch. 3 (with art. 9)S. 103 applied (with modifications) (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 32, Sch. 3 (with art. 9)S. 115 applied (with modifications) (E.) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 32, Sch. 3 (with art. 9)S. 100(1): functions made exercisable concurrently (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/601), arts. 1(1), 4, 6, Sch.S. 100(1): functions made exercisable concurrently (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/602), regs. 1(1), 4, 6, Sch.S. 100(1): functions made exercisable concurrently (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 4, 6, Sch.S. 100(1B): functions made exercisable concurrently (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/601), arts. 1(1), 4, 6, Sch.S. 100(1B): functions made exercisable concurrently (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/602), regs. 1(1), 4, 6, Sch.S. 100(1B): functions made exercisable concurrently (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 4, 6, Sch.S. 88: transfer of functions (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/601), arts. 1(1), 3, 6, Sch.S. 88: transfer of functions (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/602), regs. 1(1), 3, 6, Sch.S. 88: transfer of functions (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 3, 6, Sch.S. 87: transfer of functions (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/601), arts. 1(1), 3, 6, Sch.S. 87: transfer of functions (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/602), regs. 1(1), 3, 6, Sch.S. 87: transfer of functions (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 3, 6, Sch.S. 86: transfer of functions (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/601), arts. 1(1), 3, 6, Sch.S. 86: transfer of functions (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/602), regs. 1(1), 3, 6, Sch.S. 86: transfer of functions (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 3, 6, Sch.S. 121 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/601), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 121 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/602), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 121 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 90: functions made exercisable concurrently (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/601), arts. 1(1), 4, 6, Sch.S. 90: functions made exercisable concurrently (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/602), regs. 1(1), 4, 6, Sch.S. 90: functions made exercisable concurrently (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 4, 6, Sch.S. 101 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/601), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 101 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/602), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 101 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 103 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/601), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 103 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/602), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 103 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 115 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/601), arts. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 115 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/602), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 115 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch.S. 100(1AC) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 7(2)Words in s. 122(4)(b) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 7(3)(a)Words in s. 122(5) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/603), regs. 1(1), 7(3)(b)(i)Word in s. A2E heading omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 6(3)(c), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(d)Pt. 1 Ch. ZA1 omitted (1.6.2025 at 2.00 a.m.) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 3 para. 1(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 4(b)Words in s. 40AA heading substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 28(5) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. 262(6)(aab) omitted (1.6.2025 at 2.00 a.m.) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 3 para. 1(b) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 4(b)Words in s. 40AA(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 28(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. 40AA(2) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 28(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. 40AA(3) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 28(4)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. 40AA(3)(a) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 28(4)(b) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. 40AB(3)(a) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 29(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. 40AB(4) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 29(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. 40AB(5) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 29(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. 122(3)(g) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 30(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. 122(5)(ba) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 30(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. 138(1ZA) inserted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 8(2), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(f)Words in s. 138(7) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 31(3)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. 138(7) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 31(3)(b) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. 138(8) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 31(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Word in s. 138(1A)(a) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 8(3)(b), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(f)Words in s. 138(1A)(b) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 31(2)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. 138(1A)(b)(ii) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 31(2)(b) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. 138(1A) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 8(3)(a), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(f)Words in s. 138(7) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 31(3)(c) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A1 substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 4(6), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(b)S. A2(6)(6A) substituted for s. A2(6) (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 5(2), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(c)Words in s. A2 substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 5(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 5(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2(7) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 5(3), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(c)S. A2(9) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 5(4), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(c)S. A2(10)(aa) inserted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 5(5), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(c)Words in s. A2(10) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 5(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2(11) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 5(5) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2B(3) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 6(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. A2B(4) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 6(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2B(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 6(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. A2D omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 8 (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D2 substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 9(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D2(2) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 9(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D2(7) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 9(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D3 substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 10(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D3(1) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 10(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D3(4) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 10(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D3(5) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 10(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Word in s. A2D3(7) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 10(5) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D4 substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 11(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D4(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 11(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D4(4) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 11(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D5 substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 12(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D5(1) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 12(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D5(2) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 12(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D6 substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 13(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D6(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 13(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D6(4) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 13(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D6(6) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 13(5) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. A2D7(4) inserted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 14(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D7(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 14(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D7(2) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 14(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D7(3) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 14(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D8(1) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 6(2)(a), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(d)Words in s. A2D8(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 15 (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. A2D8(2) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 6(2)(b), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(d)Words in s. A2D9 substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 16(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D9(2) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 16(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D9(3) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 16(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2D9(5) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 16(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. A2D9(6) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 16(5) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. A2D10 omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 17 (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. A2D11 omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 18 (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2E(1) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 6(3)(a), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(d)Words in s. A2E(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 19 (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. A2E(2) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 6(3)(b), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(d)Words in s. A2F(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 20 (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2G(3) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 21(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2G(3) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 21(b) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. A2G(4) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 7(3), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(e)S. A2G(1) substituted for s. A2G(1)(2) (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 7(2), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(e)Words in s. A2H substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 22(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2H(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 22(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2HA substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 23 (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2l substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 24 (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2lA substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 25 (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2lB substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 26(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2lB substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 26(b) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A12(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 27(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A12(1) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 27(b) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. ZA9(2) omitted (1.6.2025) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 2 (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. ZA10 substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 3(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. ZA10(4) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 3(3)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. ZA10(4) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 3(3)(b) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. ZA11(3)(3A) substituted for s. ZA11(3) (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 4(2), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(b)Words in s. ZA11 substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. ZA11(4) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 4(3), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(b)S. ZA11(6) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 4(4), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(b)S. ZA11(7)(aa) inserted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), ss. 4(5), 12(1)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(b)Words in s. ZA11(7) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. ZA11(8) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 4(4) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2C substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 7(2) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2C(1) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 7(3) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2C(3) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 7(4)(a) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)Words in s. A2C(3) substituted (1.6.2025) by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 7(4)(b) (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 3(g)S. 246 in force at 1.4.2026 by S.I. 2025/1341, art. 2S. 100(1)(1B): functions made exercisable concurrently (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 4 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 100(1)(1B): functions made exercisable concurrently (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 4 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 88: transfer of functions (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 3 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 88: transfer of functions (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 3 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 87: transfer of functions (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 3 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 87: transfer of functions (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 3 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 87: transfer of functions (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 3 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 86: transfer of functions (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 3 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 86: transfer of functions (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 3 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 86: transfer of functions (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 3 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 100 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 5 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 100 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 5 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 121 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 9 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 121 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 9 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 121 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 9 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 90: functions made exercisable concurrently (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 4 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 90 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 4 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 90: functions made exercisable concurrently (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 4 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 90: functions made exercisable concurrently (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 4 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 101 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 6 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 101 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 6 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 101 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 6 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 103 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 103 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 103 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 115 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 8 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 115 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 8 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 115 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 8 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 122(3)(fza)(fzb) inserted (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 7(2) S. 88: transfer of functions (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 3 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with reg. 1(3)(4))Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with reg. 1(3)(4))Ss. 86-88 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 90 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 4 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 90 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/448), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 4 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 100(1)(1B): functions made exercisable concurrently (22.4.2026) by The Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/446), regs. 1(1), 4 (with regs. 1(3)(4), 5)S. 100 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2026) by The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/447), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. para. 5 (with reg. 1(3)(4))S. 114A and cross-heading inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 9 (with s. 102)S. 120B inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 11 (with s. 102)S. 86(1A)(1B) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 2(2) (with s. 102)Words in s. 86(6) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 2(3) (with s. 102)Words in s. 86(7) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 2(4) (with s. 102)S. 87(1A)(1B) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 3(2) (with s. 102)Words in s. 87(3)(b) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 3(3) (with s. 102)Words in s. 87(6) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 3(4) (with s. 102)S. 88(8) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 4(7) (with s. 102)Words in s. 88(1) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 4(2) (with s. 102)Words in s. 88(2A) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 4(4) (with s. 102)Words in s. 88(3) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 4(4) (with s. 102)Words in s. 88(6)(a) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 4(6) (with s. 102)Words in s. 88(2)(b) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 4(3) (with s. 102)Words in s. 88(4)(b) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 4(5) (with s. 102)S. 90(1A) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 5(2) (with s. 102)Words in s. 90(2) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 5(3) (with s. 102)S. 100(1C) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 6(6) (with s. 102)Words in s. 100(1) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 6(2)(a) (with s. 102)Words in s. 100(3) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 6(7)(a) (with s. 102)Words in s. 100(4) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 6(8) (with s. 102)Words in s. 100(1)(a) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 6(2)(b) (with s. 102)Words in s. 100(3)(c) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 6(7)(b) (with s. 102)Words in s. 100(5) omitted (29.4.2026) by virtue of English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 6(9)(a) (with s. 102)Words in s. 100(5) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 6(9)(b) (with s. 102)Words in s. 100(1B) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 6(5) (with s. 102)Words in s. 100(1AA) omitted (29.4.2026) by virtue of English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 6(3) (with s. 102)Word in s. 100(1AB) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 6(4) (with s. 102)Words in s. 101(1) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 7(2) (with s. 102)Words in s. 101(3)(a) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 7(3)(a) (with s. 102)Words in s. 101(3)(b) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 7(3)(b) (with s. 102)Words in s. 101(6)(a) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 7(3)(c) (with s. 102)Words in s. 101(6)(b) substituted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 7(3)(d) (with s. 102)S. 103(1A) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 8 (with s. 102)S. 115(1)-(2B) substituted for s. 115(1)(2) (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 10 (with s. 102)Words in s. 121(1) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 12(2) (with s. 102)S. 121(3A)(3B) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 12(3) (with s. 102)S. 122(3)(fe)-(fh) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 13(2)(a) (with s. 102)S. 122(5)(d)-(g) substituted for s. 122(5)(d)(e) (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 13 para. 13(3) (with s. 102)