Education Act 1996

1 (1) In this Schedule “the school” means a county, controlled or special agreement school at any time when it has a delegated budget.

(2) References in this Schedule to a vacancy in any post include a prospective vacancy in the post.

(3) References in this Schedule to staff qualification requirements are to any requirements with respect to—

(a) qualifications,

(b) health and physical capacity, or

(c) fitness on educational grounds or in any other respect,

of teachers and other persons employed in work that brings them regularly into contact with persons who have not attained the age of 19 which for the time being apply under regulations under section 218 of the [1988 c. 40.] Education Reform Act 1988.

(4) References in this Schedule to the chief education officer of a local education authority include any officer of the authority nominated by the chief education officer.