The provisions of the Act specified in the first column of Schedule 1 to this Order (which relate to the matters mentioned in the second column thereof) shall come into force on 3rd March 1994; and, save as otherwise provided in the first column of Schedule 1, they shall come into force on that date for all purposes.

Notwithstanding the repeal on 3rd March 1994 of section 7(10) of the Education Act 19812, under which regulation 9 of the Education (Special Educational Needs) Regulations 19833 was made, that regulation shall, subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, continue in force on and after that date.

Regulation 9 of the Education (Special Educational Needs) Regulations 1983, as so continued in force, shall have effect as if made under section 172(1) of the Act and may be amended or revoked thereunder.