173 Commencement
(1) The following provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which it is passed—
(a) section 80;
(b) section 156;
(c) sections 166 to 168;
(d) sections 170 to 172;
(e) this section;
(f) section 174;
(g) paragraphs 75 to 77 and 86 to 88 of Schedule 1 (and section 169 so far as relating to those paragraphs);
(h) the repeal in Schedule 2 relating to section 140 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21) (and section 169 so far as relating to that repeal).
(2) The following provisions come into force at the end of the period of 2 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed—
(a) section 149;
(b) section 151(1) and (4), so far as relating to sections 88P and 88Q of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31);
(c) section 164.
(3) The following provisions, so far as they apply in relation to Wales, come into force in accordance with provision made by the Welsh Ministers by order—
(a) sections 150, 152 and 153;
(b) sections 157 and 158(b) and (c);
(c) sections 160 and 162;
(d) section 165;
(e) the following paragraphs of Schedule 1—
(i) paragraphs 54, 55, 59(7), 66 and 67, and, so far as relating to those paragraphs, paragraph 53, and
(ii) paragraph 79,
(and section 169 so far as relating to those provisions);
(f) the repeals and revocations in Schedule 2 so far as relating to—
(i) sections 86 and 94 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998,
(ii) section 99(4) of the Learning and Skills Act 2000,
(iii) section 176 of and Schedules 4 and 17 to the Education Act 2002 (c. 32),
(iv) paragraphs 19 and 20 of Schedule 1 to the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239),
(and section 169 so far as relating to those repeals and revocations).
(4) Subject to subsections (1) to (3), the provisions of this Act come into force in accordance with provision made by the Secretary of State by order.
(5) Before making an order under subsection (4) containing provision for the coming into force of section 67, the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers.
(6) Before making an order under subsection (4) containing provision for the coming into force of sections 87 to 91, the Secretary of State must consult the Scottish Ministers and the Welsh Ministers.
(7) Before making an order under subsection (4) containing provision for the coming into force of section 161(4) or 163, the Secretary of State must consult the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland.
(8) An order under this section may—
(a) make provision generally or for specified purposes only;
(b) make different provision for different purposes and in relation to different areas; and
(c) contain such transitory and transitional provisions and savings as the person making the order thinks fit.
(9) An order under subsection (4) may provide for the following provisions to come into force with the substitution of “ the first anniversary of the date on which the person ceased to be of compulsory school age ” for “the age of 18”
(a) section 1(b) (persons to whom Part 1 applies);
(b) section 29(1)(b) (employer to enable participation in education or training: extension for persons reaching 18).
(10) The Secretary of State must—
(a) exercise the powers conferred by subsections (4) and (9) so as to secure that sections 1 to 10 are in force with the substitution in section 1(b) mentioned in subsection (9) no later than the day after the day which is the school leaving date for 2013, and
(b) exercise the power conferred by subsection (4) so as to secure that sections 1 to 10 are in force without that substitution no later than the day after the day which is the school leaving date for 2015,
subject, in each case, to any provision made by virtue of subsection (8).
Propose a changeSCHEDULE 1 Minor and consequential amendments
Section 169
Part 1 Regulation and inspection
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Police Act 1997 (c. 50)
12 In section 113BA of the Police Act 1997 (suitability information relating to children), in subsection (2)(e)—
(a) after “under” insert “ section 128 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (prohibition on participation in management of independent educational institution in England) or ”;
(b) after “school” insert “ in Wales ”.
Education Act 2002 (c. 32)
13 The Education Act 2002 is amended as follows.
15 Before section 157 insert—
Application of Chapter to schools in Wales only
156A (1) References in this Chapter to an independent school are to an independent school in Wales.
(2) For provision regulating independent schools in England, see Chapter 1 of Part 4 of the Education and Skills Act 2008.
16 In section 157 (independent school standards) omit subsections (1A) and (2)(b).
17 In section 158 (the registers)—
(a) omit subsections (1)(a) and (2);
(b) in subsection (3), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”.
18 Omit sections 162A and 162B (inspection of registered schools in England).
19 In section 163 (power to inspect registered schools in Wales)—
(a) in the title, omit “in Wales”;
(b) in subsection (1)(a), omit “for Wales” and “in Wales”;
(c) in subsection (5), omit the definition of “the Chief Inspector for Wales”.
20 In section 164 (inspections under section 163: supplementary) omit “for Wales” in subsections (1), (2)(a) (in both places), (3), (4), (9), (11) and (12).
21 In section 165(1)(a) (failure to meet standards) omit “162A or”.
22 In section 167A (prohibition on participation in management of independent schools)—
(a) omit subsection (6)(a);
(b) in subsection (6)(b) omit “in relation to Wales,”.
23 For sections 167C and 167D (information and notification in relation to directions under section 167A) substitute—
Directions under section 167A: information
167C (1) Where the appropriate authority is a public authority other than the Welsh Ministers, the Welsh Ministers may provide to that authority any information relating to a person which is held by the Welsh Ministers in connection with the Welsh Ministers' functions under this Chapter.
(2) The Secretary of State may provide to the appropriate authority any information relating to a person which is held by the Secretary of State and which appears to the Secretary of State to be relevant to the exercise of the appropriate authority's functions under section 167A or by virtue of section 167B.
(3) The Chief Inspector may provide to the appropriate authority any information relating to a person which appears to the Chief Inspector to be relevant to the exercise of the appropriate authority's functions under section 167A or by virtue of section 167B.
(4) The Independent Barring Board may provide to the appropriate authority any information relating to a person which is held by the Board in connection with its functions and which appears to it to be relevant to the exercise of the appropriate authority's functions under section 167A or by virtue of section 167B.
(5) The appropriate authority may provide to the Independent Barring Board, ... the General Teaching Council for Wales, the Chief Inspector, the Secretary of State or, where the appropriate authority is a public authority other than the Welsh Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, any information relating to a person which is held by the appropriate authority in connection with its functions under section 167A.
Directions under section 167A: notification
167D Where the appropriate authority gives a direction under section 167A(1), or varies or revokes any such direction, it must notify—
(a) the registration authority (unless the appropriate authority is the registration authority), and
(b) the Secretary of State and (if different) the appropriate authority for the purposes of sections 128 to 131 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (prohibition on participation in management of independent educational institutions in England).
24 (1) Section 171 is amended as follows.
(2) In the definition of “Chief Inspector”—
(a) omit paragraph (a);
(b) in paragraph (b) omit “in relation to a school in Wales,”.
(3) Omit the definition of “early years provision”.
(4) In the definition of “the register”—
(a) omit paragraph (a);
(b) in paragraph (b) omit “in relation to a school in Wales,”.
(5) In the definition of “registration authority” for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”.
Education Act 2005 (c. 18)
25 The Education Act 2005 is amended as follows.
28 (1) Section 59 (combined reports) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1)(d), after “independent schools” insert “ in Wales ”.
(3) After subsection (1)(e) (inserted by paragraph 44(d) of Schedule 2 to the Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21)) insert
, and
(f) Chapter 1 of Part 4 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (regulation of independent educational provision in England).
29 In section 62(4)(a) (power of Welsh Ministers to change inspection framework for Wales) for sub-paragraph (iv) substitute—
(iv) sections 106 to 113 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (independent educational institutions in England),
.
Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21)
30 The Childcare Act 2006 is amended as follows.
31 (1) Section 13 (duty to provide information, advice and training to childcare providers) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1)(c)—
(a) in the opening words, for “schools” substitute “ institutions ”;
(b) in sub-paragraph (ii), for “approved by the Secretary of State” substitute “ approved ”;
(c) in sub-paragraph (iii), for “an independent school” substitute “ an independent educational institution ”.
(3) In subsection (1)(d) for “school” substitute “ institution ”.
32 (1) Section 34(2) (requirement to register: other early years providers) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph (a)—
(a) in the opening words for “schools” substitute “ institutions ” and for “school's” substitute “ institution's ”;
(b) in sub-paragraph (ii) for “approved by the Secretary of State” substitute “ approved ”;
(c) in sub-paragraph (iii) for “an independent school” substitute “ an independent educational institution ”.
(3) In paragraph (b) for “school” in both places substitute “ institution ”.
(4) For paragraph (c) substitute—
(c) where the provision is made at a school (including a school that is an independent educational institution)—
(i) the child is a registered pupil at the school, or
(ii) if the provision is made for more than one child, at least one of the children is a registered pupil at the school.
33 In section 49 (inspections) in subsection (4) for “independent school” substitute “ independent educational institution ”.
34 (1) Section 53(2) (requirement to register: other later years providers for children under eight) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph (a)—
(a) in the opening words for “schools” substitute “ institutions ” and for “school's” substitute “ institution's ”;
(b) in sub-paragraph (ii) for “approved by the Secretary of State” substitute “ approved ”;
(c) in sub-paragraph (iii) for “an independent school” substitute “ an independent educational institution ”.
(3) In paragraph (b) for “school” in both places substitute “ institution ”.
(4) For paragraph (c) substitute—
(c) where the provision is made at a school (including a school that is an independent educational institution)—
(i) the child is a registered pupil at the school, or
(ii) if the provision is made for more than one child, at least one of the children is a registered pupil at the school.
35 (1) Section 63(3) (applications for registration on the general register: other childcare providers) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph (a)—
(a) in the opening words for “schools” substitute “ institutions ” and for “school's” substitute “ institution's ”;
(b) in sub-paragraph (ii) for “approved by the Secretary of State” substitute “ approved ”;
(c) in sub-paragraph (iii) for “an independent school” substitute “ an independent educational institution ”.
(3) In paragraph (b) for “school” in both places substitute “ institution ”.
(4) For paragraph (c) substitute—
(c) where the provision is made at a school (including a school that is an independent educational institution)—
(i) the child is a registered pupil at the school, or
(ii) if the provision is made for more than one child, at least one of the children is a registered pupil at the school.
36 In section 106 (general interpretation) for the definition of “independent school” substitute—
“independent educational institution” has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 4 of the Education and Skills Act 2008;
.
Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40)
37 The Education and Inspections Act 2006 is amended as follows.
38 (1) Section 11 (publication of proposals to establish maintained schools: special cases) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (3)(a) for “Chapter 1 of Part 10 of EA 2002 (regulation of independent schools)” substitute “ Chapter 1 of Part 4 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (regulation of independent educational institutions in England) ”.
(3) In subsection (9) for “approved by the Secretary of State” substitute “ approved ”.
40 (1) Section 171 (prohibition on participation in management: transitional provision) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (5), in the definition of “regulations”, for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute “ by the Welsh Ministers; ”.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47)
41 (1) The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 is amended as follows.
(2) In Schedule 4 (regulated activity), paragraph 1(10) is amended as follows.
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4) In paragraph (c) after “school” insert “ in Wales ”.
Part 2 Miscellaneous
Children Act 1989 (c. 41)
43 In section 36(5)(b) of the Children Act 1989 (education supervision orders)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (ii), after “subsection (1)” insert “ or (1A) ”;
(b) in sub-paragraph (iii), after “subsection” insert “ (1B) or ”.
Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5)
44 The Social Security Administration Act 1992 is amended as follows.
45 (1) Section 2A (claim or full entitlement to certain benefits conditional on work-focused interviews) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (8), in the definition of “the designated authority”—
(a) after paragraph (c) insert—
(ca) subject to subsection (9), a county council in England,
;
(b) in paragraph (d), before “a person” insert “ subject to subsection (9), ”;
(c) in that paragraph for “any such authority” substitute “ any authority mentioned in paragraph (c) or (ca) ”.
(3) After that subsection insert—
(9) A county council in England or a person providing services to, or authorised to exercise any function of, such a council may be specified as the designated authority only in relation to interviews with persons to whom the council is required to make support services available under section 68(1) of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (support services: provision by local authorities).
46 (1) Section 2AA (full entitlement to certain benefits conditional on work-focused interview for partner) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (7), in the definition of “designated authority”—
(a) after paragraph (c) insert—
(ca) subject to subsection (8), a county council in England,
;
(b) in paragraph (d), before “a person” insert “ subject to subsection (8), ”;
(c) in that paragraph, for “a local authority” substitute “ any authority mentioned in paragraph (c) or (ca) ”.
(3) After that subsection insert—
(8) A county council in England or a person providing services to, or authorised to exercise any function of, such a council may be specified as the designated authority only in relation to interviews with persons to whom the council is required to make support services available under section 68(1) of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (support services: provision by local authorities).
47 (1) Section 2C (optional work-focused interviews) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), after “local authorities” insert “ or, subject to subsection (3A), county councils in England ”.
(3) In subsection (3), after “a local authority” insert “ or on a county council in England ”.
(4) After subsection (3) insert—
(3A) Regulations under this section may confer functions on a county council in England only in relation to interviews with persons to whom the council is required to make support services available under section 68(1) of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (support services: provision by local authorities).
Education Act 1996 (c. 56)
48 The Education Act 1996 is amended as follows.
50 In section 444A(1)(b) (penalty notice in respect of failure to secure regular attendance at school of registered pupil), for sub-paragraph (iii) and the “or” before that sub-paragraph substitute—
(iii) in a case falling within subsection (1A) of that section, to a place at which education is provided for a child in the circumstances mentioned in that subsection, or
(iv) in a case falling within subsection (1B) of that section, to a place at which a child is required to attend in the circumstances mentioned in that subsection,
.
51 In section 566(3) (evidence: documents)—
(a) in paragraph (a), after “subsection (1)” insert “ or (1A) ”;
(b) in paragraph (b), after “subsection” insert “ (1B) or ”.
52 (1) Paragraph 8 of Schedule 35B (meaning of “eligible child” for purposes of section 508B) is amended as follows.
(2) In sub-paragraph (1), for paragraph (c) substitute—
(c) the appropriate authority for the school has made arrangements for the provision of full-time education for him otherwise than at the school or at his home during the period of exclusion,
.
(3) In that sub-paragraph, for “the child is required to attend” substitute “ the education is provided ”.
(4) In sub-paragraph (2), for paragraph (b) substitute—
(b) in relation to a maintained school or a pupil referral unit, references in that sub-paragraph to exclusion are references to exclusion under section 52 of the Education Act 2002.
School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31)
53 The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 is amended as follows.
54 (1) Section 86 (parental preferences) is amended as follows.
(2) After subsection (1) insert—
(1ZA) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to—
(a) sixth form education, or
(b) any other education to be provided for a child who—
(i) has ceased to be of compulsory school age, or
(ii) will have ceased to be of compulsory school age before the education is provided for him.
(3) In subsection (2), for “subsections (3) and (3A)” substitute “ subsection (3) ”.
(4) Omit subsections (3A) and (3B).
(5) In subsection (5), after “section” insert “ 88C or ”.
(6) In subsection (5A)—
(a) after “under section” insert “ 88C or ”;
(b) for “paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 89A(2)” substitute “ section 88D(2)(a) and (b) or 89A(2)(a) and (b) ”.
(7) In subsection (5B)(a) and (b), after “section” insert “ 88C or ”.
(8) In subsection (8), for “subsections (3) and (3A)” substitute “ subsection (3) ”.
(9) In subsection (9), omit “or arrangements such as are mentioned in subsection (3B)”.
55 In section 87 (no requirement to admit children permanently excluded from two or more schools), in subsection (1), for “duty imposed by section 86(2) does” substitute “ duties imposed by section 86(2) and section 86B(1) do ”.
56 After section 88Q (inserted by section 151) insert—
Admission arrangements: Wales
Prohibition on interviews
88R (1) No admission arrangements for a maintained school in Wales may require or authorise any interview with an applicant for admission to the school or his parents, where the interview is to be taken into account (to any extent) in determining whether the applicant is to be admitted to the school.
(2) If the maintained school is one at which boarding accommodation is provided for pupils, subsection (1) does not apply in relation to any interview intended to assess the suitability of an applicant for a boarding place.
(3) Where the admission arrangements for a maintained school in Wales make provision for a permitted form of selection by aptitude, subsection (1) does not prevent the arrangements from requiring or authorising any audition or other oral or practical test to be carried out in relation to an applicant solely for the purpose of ascertaining the applicant's aptitude in accordance with the arrangements.
(4) In this section “permitted form of selection by aptitude” is to be read in accordance with section 99(4).
57 (1) Section 89 (procedure for determining admission arrangements) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), after “maintained school” insert “ in Wales ”.
(3) Omit subsections (1ZA) and (1A).
(4) In subsection (5), for “the adjudicator” substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”.
(5) In subsection (6)—
(a) for “The adjudicator” substitute “ The Welsh Ministers ”;
(b) for “he determines” substitute “ they determine ”;
(c) for “he may determine” substitute “ they may determine ”;
(d) in paragraph (a), for “his” substitute “ their ”.
(6) Omit subsection (7).
(7) In subsection (8)(g), for “the Secretary of State considers” substitute “ the Welsh Ministers consider ”.
(8) In subsection (10) omit paragraph (b).
58 (1) Section 89A (determination of admission numbers) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), after “maintained school” insert “ in Wales ”.
(3) In subsection (3), after “maintained school” insert “ in Wales ”.
59 (1) Section 89B (co-ordination of admission arrangements) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), after “authority” insert “ in Wales ”.
(3) In subsection (2)—
(a) for “the Secretary of State” substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”;
(b) after “authority” insert “ in Wales ”.
(4) In subsection (3)(b)—
(a) for “the Secretary of State” substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”;
(b) for “him” substitute “them.
(5) In subsection (4)—
(a) for “The Secretary of State” substitute “ The Welsh Ministers ”;
(b) after “authorities” in the first place in which it occurs, insert “ in Wales ”;
(c) for “them” substitute “ such other authorities ”.
(6) In subsection (5)—
(a) in paragraph (a), after “authority” in the first place in which it occurs insert “ in Wales ”;
(b) in paragraph (b), after “maintained school” insert “ in Wales ”.
(7) After subsection (6) insert—
(7) Nothing in this section applies in relation to arrangements for the admission to maintained schools in Wales of pupils—
(a) who—
(i) have ceased to be of compulsory school age, or
(ii) will have ceased to be of compulsory school age before education is provided for them at the school, or
(b) for the purpose of receiving sixth form education.
60 (1) Section 89C (further provision about schemes adopted or made by virtue of section 89B) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1)—
(a) in paragraph (a), after “local authorities” insert “ in Wales ”;
(b) in paragraph (b), after “maintained schools” insert “ in Wales ”.
(3) In subsection (2)—
(a) after “local authority” in the first place where it occurs, insert “ in Wales ”;
(b) after “maintained school” insert “ in Wales ”.
(4) In subsections (3) and (3A), after “a maintained school” insert “ in Wales ”.
(5) In subsections (6) and (7), for “the Secretary of State” in each place substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”.
61 Omit section 89D (power to restrict alteration of admission arrangements following establishment or expansion).
62 (1) Section 90 (reference of objections to adjudicator or Secretary of State) is amended as follows.
(2) In the title, for “adjudicator or Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”.
(3) In subsections (1) and (2), for “the adjudicator” substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”.
(4) After subsection (2) insert—
(2A) Where any objection is referred to the Welsh Ministers, they shall decide whether, and (if so) to what extent, the objection should be upheld.
(5) Omit subsections (3) to (5).
(6) In subsection (5A)—
(a) for “the adjudicator or the Secretary of State is” substitute “ the Welsh Ministers are ”;
(b) for “subsection (3)(a) or (b) or (5)(c)” substitute “ (2A) ”;
(c) for “he” (in both places) substitute “ they ”.
(7) In subsection (5B)—
(a) for “him” substitute “ them ”;
(b) for “the adjudicator or the Secretary of State (as the case may be)” substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”;
(c) in paragraphs (a), (b) and (d), for “his” substitute “ their ”;
(d) in paragraph (b) for “he has” substitute “ they have ”;
(e) omit paragraph (c);
(f) in paragraph (d), for “to (c)” substitute “ and (b) ”.
(8) In subsection (5C)—
(a) for “the adjudicator or the Secretary of State (as the case may be) decides” substitute “ the Welsh Ministers decide ”;
(b) for “his” substitute “ their ”.
(9) In subsection (8)—
(a) for “the adjudicator or the Secretary of State” (in both places) substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”;
(b) for “has” substitute “ have ”.
(10) In subsection (9)—
(a) in paragraph (a)—
(i) for “the adjudicator or the Secretary of State” (in sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii)) substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”;
(ii) in sub-paragraph (ii), for “is” substitute “ are ” and for “him” substitute “ them ”;
(b) in paragraph (b), for “the adjudicator or the Secretary of State” substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”;
(c) omit paragraph (ba);
(d) in paragraphs (e) and (f), for “the adjudicator or the Secretary of State” substitute “ the Welsh Ministers ”.
(11) In subsection (11), omit paragraph (b).
63 After section 90 insert—
Regulations by Welsh Ministers under sections 89 to 90
90ZA In sections 89 to 90—
“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Welsh Ministers;
“regulations” means regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.
64 Omit section 90A (restrictions on alteration of admission arrangements following adjudicator's decision).
65 Before section 92 insert— “ Publication of information about admissions: England and Wales ”
66 Omit section 94(7).
67 (1) Section 95 (appeals relating to children to whom section 87 applies) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1)—
(a) for “the parent of a child” substitute “ the appropriate person ”;
(b) in paragraph (b), for “the child” substitute “ a child ”.
(3) After that subsection insert—
(1A) In subsection (1), “the appropriate person”, in relation to a child, has the same meaning as in section 94.
68 (1) Section 98 (admission for nursery education or to nursery or special school: children with statements of special educational needs) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (2)—
(a) in paragraph (a), after “section” insert “ 88C or ”;
(b) in paragraph (b), after “section” insert “ 88D or ”.
(3) In subsection (9)(b), after “section” insert “ 88C or ”.
69 In section 103 (permitted selection: introduction, variation or abandonment of provision for such selection), in subsection (1), after “sections” insert “ 88C to 88K or, as the case may be, ”.
70 In section 108 (implementation of decision that school should cease to have selective admission arrangements), in subsection (2), after “sections” insert “ 88C to 88K or, as the case may be, ”.
71 After section 138 insert—
Regulations made by Welsh Ministers under sections 89 to 90
138A (1) Any power of the Welsh Ministers to make regulations under sections 89 to 90 shall be exercisable by statutory instrument.
(2) A statutory instrument containing any such regulations made by the Welsh Ministers shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.
(3) Any such regulations may make different provision for different cases, circumstances or areas and may contain such incidental, supplemental, saving or transitional provisions as the Welsh Ministers think fit.
72 In section 142(1) (general interpretation)—
(a) in the definition of “prescribed”, after “ “prescribed”” insert “ (except in sections 89 to 90) ”;
(b) in the definition of “regulations”, after “ “regulations”” insert “ (except in sections 89 to 90) ”.
73 (1) Section 143 (index) is amended as follows.
(2) For the entry relating to “prescribed” substitute—
prescribed
(generally) | section 142(1)
(in sections 89 to 90) | section 90ZA
.
(3) For the entry relating to “regulations” substitute—
regulations
(generally) | section 142(1)
(in sections 89 to 90) | section 90ZA
.
Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30)
74 (1) Section 72 of the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (supply of information for certain purposes) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (2)—
(a) after paragraph (c) insert—
(ca) a county council in England; and
;
(b) in paragraph (d) for “any such authority” substitute “ any authority mentioned in paragraph (c) or (ca) ”.
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21)
75 The Learning and Skills Act 2000 is amended as follows.
76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
77 In section 140 (the title of which becomes “Assessments relating to learning difficulties: Wales”)—
(a) in subsection (1)(a) after “local authority” insert “ in Wales ”;
(b) in subsection (1)(b) for “Secretary of State believes” substitute “ Welsh Ministers believe ” and for “Part 1” substitute “ Part 2 ”;
(c) in subsections (2) and (3) for “The Secretary of State” substitute “ The Welsh Ministers ”;
(d) in subsection (3)(b) for “to the Secretary of State” substitute “ to the Welsh Ministers ” and for “section 13” substitute “ section 41 ”;
(e) in subsection (3)(c) for “Secretary of State's opinion” substitute “ opinion of the Welsh Ministers ” and for “Part 1” substitute “ Part 2 ”;
(f) in subsection (5) after “local authority” insert “ in Wales ” and for “Secretary of State on his request” substitute “ Welsh Ministers on their request ”;
(g) omit subsection (6).
Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21)
78 Omit paragraph 10 of Schedule 5 to the Tax Credits Act 2002 (provision of information by HMRC for education purposes).
Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38)
80. In section 19(2) of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (parenting contracts in case of misbehaviour at school or truancy)—
(a) in paragraph (b), after “subsection (1)” insert “or (1A)”;
(b) in paragraph (c), after “subsection” insert “(1B) or”.
Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42)
81 In section 21 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (positions of trust), in subsection (7), for paragraph (b) substitute—
(b) section 68, 70(1)(b) or 74 of the Education and Skills Act 2008,
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Children Act 2004 (c. 31)
82 The Children Act 2004 is amended as follows.
83 In section 10 (co-operation to improve well-being), in subsection (4)(f), for “under section 114 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21)” substitute “ in pursuance of section 68 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 ”.
84 In section 11 (arrangements to safeguard and promote welfare), in subsection (1)(m), for “under section 114 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21)” substitute “ in pursuance of section 74 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 ”.
85 In section 13(3)(g) (Local Safeguarding Children's Boards), for “under section 114 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21)” substitute “ in pursuance of section 68 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 ”.
Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40)
86 The Education and Inspections Act 2006 is amended as follows.
87 In section 74(3) (implementation of curriculum requirements for fourth key stage)—
(a) for the words from the beginning to “insert—” substitute “ In section 88 of EA 2002, after subsection (1A) insert— ”;
(b) in subsection (2) of the inserted text, for “subsection (1)” substitute “ subsections (1) and (1A) ”.
88 (1) In section 180 (functions to be exercisable by National Assembly), in subsection (2) after “sections 40 to 54 (school admissions);” insert— “ section 55 (right of sixth-form pupils to opt out of religious worship); ”.
(2) The amendment made by sub-paragraph (1) is deemed always to have had effect.
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Title | Extent of repeal or revocation
Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) | In section 177(1A), the word “and” preceding paragraph (c).
Education Act 1996 (c. 56) | In section 342(1), the word “his”. In section 349(1), the words “or 347”.
School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31) | In section 47A(5), the words “the constitution”. In section 86— subsections (3A) and (3B), and in subsection (9), the words “or arrangements such as are mentioned in subsection (3B)”. In section 89— subsections (1ZA), (1A) and (7), and in subsection (10), paragraph (b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 89D. In section 90— subsections (3) to (5), in subsection (5B), paragraph (c) (but not the word “and” following it), subsection (9)(ba), and in subsection (11), paragraph (b) and the word “and” preceding it. Section 90A. Section 94(7). In Schedule 30, paragraph 60.
Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30) | In section 72(2), the word “and” following paragraph (c).
Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21) | Section 98(4). Section 99(4). Sections 114 to 121. Section 140(6).
Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43) | In Schedule 7, paragraphs 208 to 210.
Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21) | In Schedule 5, paragraph 10.
Education Act 2002 (c. 32) | In section 157— subsection (1A), and in subsection (2), paragraph (b) and the word “and” preceding it. In section 158— subsection (1)(a) and the word “and” at the end, and subsection (2). Sections 162A and 162B. In section 163— in subsection (1)(a), the words “for Wales” and “in Wales”, and in subsection (5), the definition of “the Chief Inspector for Wales”. In section 164, in subsections (1), (2)(a) (in both places), (3), (4), (9), (11) and (12), the words “for Wales”. In section 165(1)(a), the words “162A or”. In section 167A(6)— paragraph (a), and in paragraph (b), the words “in relation to Wales,”. In section 171— in the definition of “Chief Inspector”, paragraph (a) and in paragraph (b) the words “in relation to a school in Wales”, the definition of “early years provision”, and in the definition of “the register”, paragraph (a) and in paragraph (b) the words “in relation to a school in Wales”. In section 176, in subsection (1), paragraph (b) and the word “and” preceding it. In Schedule 4, paragraphs 3(2), (5) and (7) and 8(7). In Schedule 7, paragraph 10. In Schedule 17, paragraph 8.
Education Act 2005 (c. 18) | In section 59(1), at the end of paragraph (d), the word “and”. Section 106. In Schedule 8, paragraphs 2 and 4. In Schedule 9, paragraph 26.
Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21) | Section 47(1) and (3).
Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40) | Section 46. Section 47(5)(a). Section 50(3). Section 52(2). In Schedule 14, paragraphs 62, 73(3) and 75.
National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43) | In Schedule 1, paragraph 202.
Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239) | In Schedule 1, paragraphs 19 and 20.
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