UK Act of Parliament
2009
United Kingdom
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009
At a glance
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Any Person 9
- Employer 2
- Occupier 1
- Director or Officer 1
Plus 29 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
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- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
Employers also bound by 694 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 236 duties
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 1998 120 duties
- TULRCA 1992 1992 72 duties
- Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 52 duties
- Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 2003 50 duties
Occupiers also bound by 259 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 2021 39 duties
- Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 34 duties
- The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 1995 34 duties
- Highways Act 1980 1980 23 duties
- Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 18 duties
Directors and Officers also bound by 425 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 161 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 108 duties
- Insolvency Act 1986 1986 72 duties
- The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 55 duties
- The Housing Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2018 2018 26 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1 — Apprenticeships, study and training
Duty to issue: Wales
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh certifying authority must issue apprenticeship certificates Statutory regulator
Contents of apprenticeship certificate
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Certifying authorities must include specific details on apprenticeship certificates Crown / Minister / Government department
Recognised Welsh frameworks: notification and publication
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh issuing authority must publish and notify of apprenticeship frameworks Statutory regulator
Variation
- Give written notice before making certain apprenticeship agreement changes Employer
Apprenticeship sectors
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must define apprenticeship skill sectors Crown / Minister / Government department
Only statutory apprenticeships to be described as apprenticeships
Unlimited fine- Unlawfully describing a course as an apprenticeship Director or Officer
Reviews of approval of technical education qualifications
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must review approved technical education qualifications Crown / Minister / Government department
... Reviews of published standards and assessment plans
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must review apprenticeship standards and assessment plans Crown / Minister / Government department
List of technical education qualifications
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must maintain a list of approved technical qualifications Crown / Minister / Government department
Transfer of copyright in standards and assessment plans
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must make approved apprenticeship standards public Crown / Minister / Government department
Mapping of occupational groups
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must map and publish occupational groups Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 78 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Meaning of “completing an English apprenticeship”
Meaning of “completing a Welsh apprenticeship”
Duty to issue: England
Power to issue: England
Issue by the English certifying authority: supplementary
The English certifying authority
Power to issue: Wales
Issue by the Welsh certifying authority: supplementary
The Welsh certifying authority
Apprenticeship frameworks: interpretation
English issuing authority
Issue: England
Recognised English frameworks: notification and publication
Submission of draft framework for issue: England
Transitional provision: England
Welsh issuing authority
Issue: Wales
Submission of draft framework for issue: Wales
Transitional provision: Wales
Duty to prepare and submit draft specification: England
Order bringing specification into effect
Modification: England
Replacement or modification: recognised English frameworks
Contents of specification of apprenticeship standards for England
Specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales
Modification: Wales
Replacement or modification: recognised Welsh frameworks
Contents of specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales
Meaning of “apprenticeship agreement”
Ineffective provisions
Status
Crown servants and Parliamentary staff
Duty to participate in education or training: apprenticeship agreements
Interpretation of Chapter
Employer support for employee study and training
Additional steps towards occupational competence
Annual and other reports
Apprenticeship assessment plans
Approval of technical education qualifications: overview
Approved technical education qualifications: approval and withdrawal
Approved technical education qualifications: publication and fees
Availability of approved technical education qualifications outside England
Categories of technical education qualification
Committee to advise on quality evaluations etc
Conferral of further functions on the Institute by regulations
Co-operation between the Institute and Ofqual
Crown servants and parliamentary staff
Delegation
Delegation of functions to the Institute by Secretary of State
Directions
English apprenticeship agreements: status
English apprenticeship agreements: supplementary provision
Evaluation of quality of apprenticeship assessments
Examinations by independent third parties
Further powers to approve technical education qualifications
Further provision about apprenticeship targets
General duties
General provision about directions under Chapters ZA1 and A1
Interpretation of Chapter A1
Interpretation of Chapter ZA1
List of published standards and assessment plans
Meaning of “approved English apprenticeship” etc
Moratorium on further approvals under section A2D5
Occupational categories (sometimes referred to as “ routes ”)
Oversight
Power to issue apprenticeship certificate
Power to issue technical education certificate
Preparation of apprenticeship standards and assessment plans
Progress reports
Provision of advice and assistance to the Secretary of State etc
Public sector apprenticeship targets
Revision or withdrawal of published standards and assessment plans
Secretary of State directions where the Institute fails to discharge duties etc
Standards
Technical education certificate: approval of technical education qualifications
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Transfer of copyright relating to technical education qualifications
Unsatisfactory apprenticeship assessments
Part 1A — Apprenticeships , Technical Education Qualifications and other education and training: information sharing
Wrongful disclosure
2 years imprisonment- Unlawfully sharing HMRC tax or customs data Any Person
Browse 5 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Sharing of information by HMRC and the Secretary of State
Sharing of information by or with the Secretary of State
Sharing of technical education information by or with Ofqual
Sharing of information by HMRC and devolved authorities
Interpretation
Part 2 — Local authority functions
Browse 19 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Education and training for persons over compulsory school age: general duty
Encouragement of education and training for persons over compulsory school age
Local authority directions: children over compulsory school age
Power to require provision of education by further education institution
Duties in relation to the core and additional entitlements
Boarding accommodation: persons subject to learning difficulty assessment
Work experience for persons over compulsory school age
Provision of education for persons subject to youth detention
Persons detained in youth accommodation: application of provisions
Persons detained in youth accommodation: further provision
Detention of child or young person: local authorities to be notified
Release from detention of child or young person with special educational needs
Provision of transport etc for persons of sixth form age: duty to have regard to section 15ZA duty
Transport policy statements for persons of sixth form age: consultation
Transport policy statements for persons of sixth form age: content and publication
Complaints about transport arrangements etc for persons of sixth form age
Local authorities in England: provision of transport etc for adult learners
Power of local authorities to arrange provision of education at non-maintained schools
Minor and consequential amendments
Part 3 — The Young People's Learning Agency for England
Browse 22 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
The Young People's Learning Agency for England
Provision of financial resources
Financial resources: conditions
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Means tests
Prohibition on charging
Securing provision of education and training
Intervention for purpose of securing provision of education and training
Provision of services
Assistance with respect to employment and training
Assistance with respect to employment and training: Northern Ireland
Research, information and advice
Assistance etc. in relation to functions of the principal regulator
Guidance by YPLA
Intervention powers: policy statement
Power to confer supplementary functions on YPLA
Directions by Secretary of State
Guidance by Secretary of State
Academy agency arrangements
Grants for purposes of Academy agency arrangements functions
Academy agency arrangements: information sharing
Interpretation of Part
Part 4 — Apprenticeships and adult education and training: role of Secretary of State
Encouragement of education and training for persons aged 19 or over and others subject to adult detention
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must encourage adult training and employer participation Crown / Minister / Government department
Provision of financial resources
Amended 61 timesFinancial resources: conditions
Amended 31 timesFinancial resources: welfare
Amended 31 timesPerformance assessments
Amended 4 timesMeans tests
Amended 20 timesAssistance and support in relation to apprenticeship places
Amended 2 timesPromoting progression from level 2 to level 3 apprenticeships
Amended 6 timesAdvice and assistance in relation to apprenticeships
Amended 2 timesProvision of services
Amended 7 timesAssistance with respect to employment and training
Amended 2 timesAssistance with respect to employment and training: Northern Ireland
Amended 2 timesResearch, information and advice
Amended 1 timePower to confer supplementary functions on Chief Executive
Amended 2 timess.113
Amended 1 timeStrategies: duty of Chief Executive
Amended 1 timeDirections and guidance to strategic authorities
Amended 1 timePersons with special educational needs
Amended 24 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must consider special educational needs in skills functions Crown / Minister / Government department
Persons subject to adult detention
Amended 3 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must consider adult detainees' education and skill needs Crown / Minister / Government department
Use of information by Chief Executive
Amended 1 timeGuidance
Amended 2 timesDirections: consultation
Amended 2 timesDirections: funding of qualifications
Amended 1 timeOther directions relating to functions of the office
Amended 1 timeTerritorial application of Part
Amended 1 timeWhen functions become exercisable by strategic authorities
Amended 1 timeInterpretation of Part
Amended 27 timesBrowse 21 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
The Chief Executive of Skills Funding
Apprenticeship functions
Power to secure provision of apprenticeship training
The apprenticeship offer
Limit on scope of the apprenticeship offer
Arrangements and co-operation with local authorities
Provision of apprenticeship training etc for persons within section 83 or 83A
Education and training for persons aged 19 or over and others subject to adult detention
Learning aims for persons aged 19 or over: provision of facilities
Learning aims for persons aged 19 or over: payment of tuition fees
Sections 87 and 88: supplementary
Duty to secure availability of apprenticeship places
Election for apprenticeship offer
Meaning of “apprenticeship place”
Suitability and availability of apprenticeship places: further provision
Apprenticeship offer requirements
Apprenticeship offer requirements: interpretation
Suspension of offer
Power to amend apprenticeship offer
Apprenticeship offer: interpretation
Strategies for functions of Chief Executive
Part 5 — Parts 2 to 4: supplementary
Part 6 — The sixth form college sector
Part 7 — The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
Amended 1 timeObjectives
Amended 2 timesGeneral duties
Amended 8 timesMeaning of “regulated qualifications” etc.
Amended 3 timesMeaning of “regulated assessment arrangements” etc.
Amended 1 timeRecognition
Amended 2 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must recognise awarding bodies that meet recognition criteria Statutory regulator
Criteria for recognition
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must set and publish criteria for awarding body recognition Statutory regulator
General conditions of recognition
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must set, publish, and consult on conditions for awarding bodies Statutory regulator
Other conditions of recognition
Amended 1 timeFee capping conditions: supplementary
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must follow specific procedures before capping qualification fees Statutory regulator
Entry and inspection conditions: supplementary
Amended 1 timeQualifications subject to the accreditation requirement
Amended 13 timesAccreditation
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must accredit qualifications that meet published criteria Statutory regulator
Criteria for accreditation
Amended 1 timePower to specify minimum requirements
Amended 1 timeConsultation before making order specifying minimum requirements
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must consult before setting apprenticeship requirements Crown / Minister / Government department
Effect of order specifying minimum requirements
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must ensure qualifications meet specified minimum requirements Statutory regulator
Revocation and amendment of orders specifying minimum requirements
Amended 1 timeAssignment of number of hours of guided learning
Amended 2 times- Awarding bodies must determine qualification relevance and assign guided learning hours Any Person
Criteria for assignment of number of hours of guided learning
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must set and publish criteria for guided learning hours Statutory regulator
Surrender of recognition
Amended 1 time- Notify Ofqual if you wish to surrender your recognized status Any Person
Register
Amended 3 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must maintain and publish a register of recognised bodies Statutory regulator
Review of activities of recognised bodies
Amended 1 timeInvestigation of complaints
Amended 1 timePower to give directions
Amended 3 times- Comply with Ofqual directions to fix recognition breaches Any Person
Power to impose monetary penalties
Amended 3 timesMonetary penalties: amount
Amended 3 timesMonetary penalties: appeals
Amended 3 timesMonetary penalties: interest and recovery
Amended 3 timesPower to withdraw recognition
Amended 2 timesCosts recovery
Amended 2 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual may recover investigation and legal costs following a sanction Statutory regulator
Costs recovery: appeals
Amended 2 timesCosts: interest and recovery
Amended 2 times- Pay interest on overdue regulatory costs Any Person
Qualifications regulatory framework
Amended 2 times- Have regard to Ofqual's guidance when awarding qualifications Any Person
Review of qualifications to which Part applies
Amended 1 timeReview of system for allocating values to qualifications
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must review the system for valuing qualifications Statutory regulator
Co-operation and joint working
Amended 1 timePower to provide information to qualifications regulators
Amended 1 timeInterpretation of Chapter
Amended 3 timesNC assessment arrangements: duty to consult Ofqual etc.
Amended 4 timesEYFS assessment arrangements: duty to consult Ofqual etc.
Amended 4 timesReview of regulated assessment arrangements
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must review National Curriculum and EYFS assessment arrangements Statutory regulator
Powers to require information
Amended 1 timeDuty to notify significant failings
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must notify relevant bodies of significant assessment failings Statutory regulator
NC assessments regulatory framework
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must publish and maintain the NC assessments regulatory framework Statutory regulator
EYFS assessments regulatory framework
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must publish and maintain the EYFS regulatory framework Statutory regulator
Interpretation of Chapter
Amended 1 timeProvision of services
Amended 1 timeProvision of information or advice
Amended 2 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ofqual must provide information or advice to the Secretary of State Statutory regulator
Research and development
Amended 1 timeDuty not to impose or maintain unnecessary burdens
Amended 1 timeAnnual and other reports
Amended 4 timesInterpretation of Part
Amended 2 timesTransfer schemes
Amended 2 timesMinor and consequential amendments
Amended 2 timesPart 8 — The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
Amended 1 timeObjective
Amended 1 timeGeneral duties
Amended 1 timeQualifications within the QCDA's remit
Amended 4 timesQualifications: general functions
Amended 1 timeAssistance etc. in relation to qualifications functions of Ofqual
Amended 1 timeCurriculum
Amended 1 timeEarly learning goals and educational programmes
Amended 1 timeAssessment arrangements
Amended 1 timeProvision of services or other assistance
Amended 1 timeProvision of information or advice
Amended 1 timeAncillary activities
Amended 1 timeCo-operation and joint working
Amended 1 timePower to confer supplementary functions on the QCDA
Amended 1 timeDirections etc. by the Secretary of State
Amended 1 timeGuidance by the Secretary of State
Amended 1 timeInterpretation of Part
Amended 1 timeMinor and consequential amendments
Amended 2 timesPart 9 — Children's services
Arrangements to promote co-operation
Amended 3 timesChildren's Trust Boards
Amended 7 timesTargets for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Amended 1 timeLocal Safeguarding Children Boards: lay members
Amended 2 timesLocal Safeguarding Children Boards: annual reports
Amended 2 timesArrangements for children's centres
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must ensure sufficient Sure Start Children's Centres Local authority
Inspection of children's centres
Fine up to £2,500- Obstruct an Ofsted inspection of a children's centre Any Person
Free of charge early years provision: budgetary framework: England
Amended 3 timesBrowse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part 10 — Schools
Powers in relation to schools causing concern: England
Amended 1 timePower to require local authorities in England to obtain advisory services
Amended 1 timePowers in relation to schools causing concern: Wales
Amended 2 timesComplaints to which this Chapter applies
Amended 2 timesPower of Local Commissioner to investigate complaint
Amended 3 timesTime-limit etc for making complaint
Amended 2 timesProcedure in respect of investigations
Amended 2 timesInvestigations: further provisions
Amended 2 timesStatements about investigations
Amended 2 timesAdverse findings notices
Amended 2 timesPublication of statements etc. by Local Commissioner
Amended 2 timesDisclosure of information
Amended 2 timesPermitted disclosures of information by Local Commissioner
Amended 3 timesLaw of defamation
Amended 5 timesConsultation with Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration
Amended 2 timesArrangements etc. to be made by Commission
Amended 3 timesAnnual reports
Amended 2 timesSecretary of State's power of direction
Amended 2 timesDisapplication of certain powers of Secretary of State
Amended 3 timesPower to amend meaning of “qualifying school”
Amended 2 timesAmendments consequential on Chapter 2
Amended 2 timesInterpretation of Chapter 2
Amended 2 timesInterim statements
Amended 2 timesPowers of persons providing administrative support in connection with inspections
Amended 1 timeThe School Support Staff Negotiating Body
Amended 1 timeMatters within SSSNB's remit
Amended 1 timeReferral of matter to SSSNB for consideration
Amended 1 timeConsideration of other matters by SSSNB
Amended 1 timeAgreement submitted by SSSNB under section 229 or 230
Amended 1 timeReconsideration of agreement by SSSNB
Amended 1 timeSSSNB's submission of agreement following reconsideration: powers of Secretary of State
Amended 1 timePowers of Secretary of State in absence of SSSNB agreement
Amended 1 timeEffect of order ratifying SSSNB agreement
Amended 1 timeEffect of order making provision otherwise than in terms of SSSNB agreement
Amended 1 timeOrders: supplementary
Amended 1 timeGuidance
Amended 1 timeNon-statutory School Support Staff Negotiating Body
Amended 1 time“School support staff”
Amended 1 timeGeneral interpretation
Amended 1 timePart 11 — Learners
Power of members of staff to search pupils for prohibited items: England
Amended 1 time- Establish legal procedures for searching pupils and seizing items Occupier
Power of members of staff to search pupils for weapons: Wales
Amended 1 timePower of members of staff to search students for prohibited items: England
Amended 1 time- Follow strict procedures when searching students for prohibited items Employer
Power of members of staff to search students for weapons: Wales
Amended 1 timeRecording and reporting the use of force in schools: England
Amended 2 times- Record and report any significant use of force on pupils Any Person
Recording and reporting the use of force in FE institutions: England
Amended 1 time- Record and report any significant use of force on students Any Person
Co-operation with a view to promoting good behaviour, etc.: England
Amended 2 timesRegulations about pupil referral units
Amended 3 timesPart 12 — Miscellaneous
Careers education in schools: England
Amended 2 timesInformation about planned and actual expenditure
Amended 1 timeInformation about expenditure: supplementary
Amended 7 timesInformation about expenditure: consequential amendments
Amended 1 timeQualifications
Amended 1 timeProvision of social security information for purposes of functions under Education and Skills Act 2008
Amended 1 timeProvision of other information in connection with support services
Amended 2 timesFurther education corporations in England: co-operation and promotion of well-being
Amended 2 timesStudent loans under the 1998 Act: IVAs
Amended 1 timeStudent loans under the 1990 Act: IVAs and bankruptcy
Amended 1 timePower to award foundation degrees: Wales
Amended 1 timeLocal Government Act 1974: minor amendment
Amended 1 timeBrowse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Complaints: Wales
Part 13 — General
Orders and regulations
Amended 15 timesRepeals and revocations
Amended 5 timesFinancial provisions
Amended 1 timeExtent
Amended 2 timesCommencement
Amended 1 timeBrowse 4 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Schedules
Browse 230 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Employee study and training: minor and consequential amendments
The Chief Executive of Skills Funding
Learning aims for persons aged 19 or over
Learning and Skills Council for England: transfer schemes
Sixth form college sector
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
Ofqual and the QCDA: minor and consequential amendments
Powers in relation to schools causing concern: England
Powers in relation to schools causing concern: Wales
The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows.
In section 235(1) (other definitions) at the appropriate place insert—...
In section 236(3) (orders and regulations subject to affirmative Parliamentary...
The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 is...
In section 212A (arbitration scheme for unfair dismissal cases etc.),...
In section 237(1A)(a) (cases where employee may complain of unfair...
In section 238(2A)(a) (cases where employment tribunal to determine whether...
In section 18 of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (conciliation),...
In section 48 (right to present complaint of detriment to...
In section 105 (unfair dismissal: redundancy), after subsection (7BA) insert—...
In section 108(3) (exceptions to one year qualifying period of...
In section 194 (House of Lords staff), in subsection (2)(e)...
In section 195 (House of Commons staff), in subsection (2)(e)...
In section 199 (mariners)— (a) in subsection (2), after “47E,”...
In section 225 (how to calculate a week's pay in...
In section 227(1) (maximum amount of week's pay) before paragraph...
Local authority functions: minor and consequential amendments
The Education Act 1996 is amended as follows.
(1) In the title of section 509AA, for “Provision” substitute...
After section 569 insert— Regulations made by Welsh Ministers under...
In section 579(1) (general interpretation)— (a) in the definition of...
In section 580 (index) insert the following entries at the...
In section 207(2) of the Education Act 2002 (recoupment: adjustment...
(1) Section 13 (general responsibility for education) is amended as...
For section 13A substitute— Duty to promote high standards and...
(1) Section 15A (functions in respect of full-time education for...
In section 15B (functions in respect of education for persons...
(1) Section 312 (meaning of “special educational needs”, “learning difficulty”...
In section 496 (power of Secretary of State to prevent...
In section 497 (general default powers of Secretary of State)...
In section 497A (power of Secretary of State to secure...
The Young People's Learning Agency for England
This paragraph applies to the following qualifications—
This paragraph applies to a specified qualification at level 3....
(1) In paragraphs 1 and 2, a reference to a...
The level of attainment in literacy demonstrated by a specified...
The level of attainment in numeracy demonstrated by a specified...
The level of attainment demonstrated by a specified qualification in...
Level 2 is the level of attainment (in terms of...
Level 3 is the level of attainment (in terms of...
In forming an opinion for the purposes of this Schedule,...
(1) The Secretary of State may by order amend this...
Dissolution of the Learning and Skills Council for England: minor and consequential amendments
In Part 2 of Schedule 1A to the Race Relations...
In Schedule 4 (instruments and articles of government for further...
In section 13(2)(a) (general responsibility for education) for “Learning and...
The Learning and Skills Act 2000 is amended as follows....
Omit section 1 (the Learning and Skills Council for England)....
Omit section 2 (duties of Learning and Skills Council: education...
Omit section 3 (duties of Learning and Skills Council: education...
Omit section 4 (encouragement of education and training).
Omit sections 4A to 4C (learning aims for persons aged...
The Further and Higher Education Act 1992 is amended as...
Omit section 5 (provision of financial resources).
Omit section 6 (financial resources: conditions).
Omit section 7 (funding of school sixth forms).
Omit section 8 (links between education and training and employment)....
Omit section 9 (assessments and means tests).
Omit section 10 (qualifying accounts and arrangements).
Omit section 11 (further education: governors).
Omit section 11A (support schemes relating to education and training...
Omit section 12 (research and information).
Omit section 13 (persons with learning difficulties).
(1) Section 19 (supplementary powers of a further education corporation)...
Omit section 14 (equality of opportunity).
Omit section 14A (consultation).
Omit section 15 (plans).
Omit section 16 (strategy).
Omit section 17 (use of information by Learning and Skills...
Omit section 18 (supplementary functions).
Omit sections 18A to 18C (regional councils).
Omit sections 24A to 24C (strategies for functions of the...
Omit section 25 (directions).
Omit section 26 (committees).
In section 29(7A) (government and conduct of designated institutions)—
Omit section 27 (grants to Learning and Skills Council).
Omit section 28 (annual report).
Omit section 29 (Council's financial year).
Omit section 97 (external qualifications: persons over 19).
(1) Section 98 (approved qualifications: England) is amended as follows....
(1) Section 99 (approved qualifications: Wales) is amended as follows....
In section 100 (authorised bodies) for “sections 96 and 97...
In section 101 (enforcement: England) in subsection (1)—
In section 102 (enforcement: Wales) in subsection (1)—
(1) Section 113A (restructuring of sixth form education) is amended...
In section 31(2A) (designated institutions conducted by companies)—
Omit Schedule 1 (the Learning and Skills Council for England)....
Omit Schedule 1A (learning aims for persons aged 19 and...
Omit Schedule 3 (committees (England)).
(1) Schedule 7A (implementation of proposals for restructuring sixth form...
In section 108 of the Education Act 2005 (supply of...
The Education and Inspections Act 2006 is amended as follows....
Section 75 (education and training to satisfy entitlements) ceases to...
In section 54(1) (duty to give information)—
The Further Education and Training Act 2007 is amended as...
Sections 11 to 13 (provision by Learning and Skills Council...
Sections 14 to 16 (transfer of functions of Secretary of...
(1) Section 56A (intervention: England) is amended as follows.
The Secretary of State may make a scheme (a “staff...
(1) This paragraph applies where a staff transfer scheme provides...
(1) This paragraph applies where a staff transfer scheme provides...
A staff transfer scheme may provide for the transfer of...
(1) The Secretary of State may make a scheme (a...
A transfer by virtue of a staff transfer scheme or...
A staff transfer scheme or a property transfer scheme may...
In this Schedule— “designated”, in relation to a staff transfer...
The Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13) is...
In section 88A(1) (stamp duty land tax) after “32” insert...
(1) Section 89 (orders, regulations and directions) is amended as...
(1) Section 90(1) (interpretation) is amended as follows.
(1) Section 91 (interpretation of Education Acts) is amended as...
In section 92 (index) at the appropriate places insert— relevant...
(1) Schedule 4 (instruments and articles of government for further...
In section 17(1) (meaning of “further education corporation”) after “by...
After section 33 insert— Sixth form college corporations: England Initial...
In section 34(1) (making additional property available for use) after...
In section 52A(1) (duty to safeguard pupils receiving secondary education)...
In section 56A(1) (intervention: England) after “institution in England within...
After section 56D (inserted by Schedule 6) insert— Intervention by...
In section 88(1) (stamp duty) after “32,” insert “ 33N,...
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
Ofqual is to perform its functions on behalf of the...
(1) Ofqual may delegate any of its functions to—
(1) A committee established by Ofqual or a joint committee...
The application of Ofqual's seal is authenticated by the signatures...
The Documentary Evidence Act 1868 (c. 37) has effect in...
(1) Ofqual may do anything that it considers necessary or...
(1) Ofqual is to consist of— (za) a member appointed...
(1) The Chief Regulator holds and vacates office in accordance...
(1) The chair holds and vacates office in accordance with...
(1) The deputy and other ordinary members hold and vacate...
(1) Ofqual must, if the Secretary of State requires it...
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
(1) Ofqual may establish committees, and any committee established by...
(1) Ofqual and any other person may establish a committee...
(1) Ofqual may regulate— (a) its own proceedings (including quorum),...
QCA : transfer schemes
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: transfer schemes
: transfer schemes
: transfer schemes
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The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
(1) Section 408 (provision of information) is amended as follows....
The Education Act 1997 is amended as follows.
Sections 21 to 26A (the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) cease...
In section 29 (functions of the Welsh Ministers in relation...
(1) Section 30 (functions of the Welsh Ministers in relation...
(1) Section 32 (supplementary provisions relating to discharge by the...
After section 32 insert— Qualifications functions of Welsh Ministers: co-operation...
(1) Section 32A (power of the Welsh Ministers to give...
After section 32A insert— Power of Welsh Ministers to withdraw...
(1) Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments...
Section 36 (levy on bodies awarding qualifications accredited by relevant...
In section 54(1) (orders and regulations) omit “, except an...
In section 58(6) (short title, commencement and extent etc)—
Schedule 4 (the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) ceases to have...
In Schedule 7 (minor and consequential amendments) omit paragraph 2....
The Learning and Skills Act 2000 is amended as follows....
(1) Section 96 (external qualifications: persons under 19) is amended...
(1) Section 98 (approved qualifications: England) is amended as follows....
(1) In section 99 (approved qualifications: Wales) is amended as...
The Education Act 2002 is amended as follows.
(1) Section 76 (interpretation of Part 6) is amended as...
(1) Section 87 (establishment of the National Curriculum for England...
(1) Section 90 (development work and experiments) is amended as...
(1) Section 96 (procedure for making certain orders and regulations)...
The Childcare Act 2006 is amended as follows.
(1) Section 41 (the learning and development requirements) is amended...
(1) Section 42 (further provisions about assessment arrangements) is amended...
In section 44(1) (instruments specifying learning and development or welfare...
In section 46 (power to enable exemptions from learning and...
(1) Part 3 of Schedule 1 to the House of...
In Part 3 of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland...
In Schedule 2 to the Charities Act 1993 (exempt charities)...
The Education Act 1996 is amended as follows.
Part 4 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c....
After section 69 insert— Power of Secretary of State to...
(1) Section 59(2) (meaning of schools being “eligible for intervention”)...
For the title of section 60 substitute “ Performance standards...
After section 60 insert— Teachers' pay and conditions warning notice...
(1) Section 63 (power of local authority to require governing...
(1) Section 64 (power of local authority etc to appoint...
In section 66(2) (power of local authority to suspend right...
In section 67(1) (power of Secretary of State to appoint...
In section 69(1) (power of Secretary of State to provide...
The School Support Staff Negotiating Body
Repeals and revocations
The IfA is to perform its functions on behalf of...
(1) The IfA may— (a) provide information or advice to...
(1) The IfA must— (a) keep proper accounts and proper...
(1) The application of the IfA's seal must be authenticated...
(1) The Secretary of State may make grants to the...
(1) The IfA is to consist of—
(1) The non-executive members hold and vacate office in accordance...
(1) The IfA must, if the Secretary of State requires...
(1) The first chief executive is to be appointed by...
The Secretary of State and the IfA may enter into...
(1) The IfA may establish committees, and any committee established...
(1) The IfA may regulate— (a) its own proceedings (including...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), the IfA may...
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PrimaryOffice for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills
Inspects and regulates services providing education, training, and childcare in England. Inspects schools, colleges, initial teacher training, and children's social care. Registers …
Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
Regulates qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England. Approves and monitors awarding organisations. Maintains the Register of Regulated Qualifications.
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