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Statutory Instruments
Education, England
Made
26th March 2012
Laid before Parliament
3rd April 2012
Coming into force
1st May 2012
The Secretary of State for Education makes the following Order in exercise of the power conferred by sections 67(2) and 78(2)(c) of the Education Act 2011 M1.
1. This Order may be cited as the Young People's Learning Agency Abolition (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) (England) Order 2012 and comes into force on 1st May 2012.
2. In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) of the Social Security (Overlapping Benefits) Regulations 1979 M2 in the definition of “training allowance” omit “Young People's Learning Agency for England,”.
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M2S.I. 1979/597; relevant amending instruments are S.I.1988/1446; 1991/3872005/337 and 2010/1941.
3.—(1) The Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 M3 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “training allowance” omit “the Young People's Learning Agency for England,”.
(3) In regulation 61(1) (interpretation)—
(a)in paragraph (d) of the definition of “access funds”—
(i)for “Young People's Learning Agency for England under sections 61 and 62 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”M4 , and
(ii)for “that Act” substitute “ the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 ”;
(b)in the definition of “full-time course of advanced education”—
(i)in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and
(ii)in paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”; and
(c)in the definition of “full-time course of study”—
(i)in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and
(ii)in paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”.
(4) In paragraph 28 of Schedule 1B (persons engaged in training) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.
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M3S.I. 1987/1967; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1991/236, 1991/387, 1996/206, 1996/1944, 2000/1922, 2001/652, 2001/2319; 2008/3157; 2009/583 and 2010/1941.
4. In paragraph 8(1)(b)(ii) of Schedule 1 (definition of students, etc.) to the Council Tax (Discount Disregards) Order 1992 M5 for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”.
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M5S.I. 1992/548, amended by S.I. 2006/3396 and 2010/1941.
5.—(1) The Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 1996 M6 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 1(3) (citation, commencement and interpretation)—
(a)in the definition of “full-time course of advanced education”—
(i)in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and
(ii)in paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”;
(b)in the definition of “full-time student”—
(i)in paragraph (b)(i) and (ii) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and
(ii)in paragraph (b)(ii)(aa) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”; and
(c)in paragraph (a) of the definition of “training allowance” omit “the Young People's Learning Agency for England,”.
(3) In regulations 11(3) (part-time students) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.
(4) In regulation 57(1) (interpretation of Part IV) in the definition of “training” for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.
(5) In regulation 75(1)(b)(i) (interpretation) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.
(6) In regulation 130 (interpretation) in paragraph (d) of the definition of “access funds”—
(a)for “Young People's Learning Agency for England under sections 61 and 62 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”; and
(b)for “that Act” substitute “ the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 ”.
(7) In regulation 170(2) (persons in receipt of a training allowance) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.
(8) In paragraph 16 of Schedule A1 (young persons in training) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.
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M6S.I. 1996/207; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/1516, 1998/1274, 2000/1922, 2000/1978, 2000/1981, 2001/652, 2001/1434, 2001/2319, 2006/718, 2008//3157, 2009/583, 2010/641 and 2010/1941.
6. In regulation 41 (interpretation) of the Housing Renewal Grants Regulations 1996 M7—
(a)in paragraph (d) of the definition of “access funds”—
(i)for “Young People's Learning Agency for England under sections 61 and 62 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”, and
(ii)for “that Act” substitute “ the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 ”; and
(b)in the definition of “full-time course of study”—
(i)in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and
(ii)in paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”.
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M7S.I. 1996/2890; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2001/739, 2002/530 and 2010/1941.
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Textual Amendments
F1Art. 7 revoked (6.4.2015) by The National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/621), reg. 1, Sch.
F28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F2Art. 8 revoked (12.2.14) by S.I. 2014/80, reg. 1, sch
9.—(1) The Education (Teacher Student Loans) (Repayments etc.) Regulations 2003 M8 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—
(a)after the definition of “1998 Act” insert—
““2002 Act” means the Education Act 2002;”; and
(b)in the definition of “specialist college” for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the 2002 Act ”.
(3) In regulation 4(3)(d) (eligible employment) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the 2002 Act ”.
(4) In regulation 5(2)(b) (newly qualified teacher) for “Education Act 2002” substitute “ 2002 Act ”.
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M8S.I. 2003/1917; amended by S.I. 2010/1941; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.
10. In regulation 4(1)(f) (notification of an inspection) of the Education (School Inspection) (England) Regulations 2005 M9 for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.
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M9S.I. 2005/2038; amended by S.I. 2010/1941; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.
11.—(1) The Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 M10 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “training allowance” omit “the Young People's Learning Agency for England,”.
(3) In regulation 53(1) (interpretation)—
(a)in paragraph (d) of the definition of “access funds”—
(i)for “Young People's Learning Agency for England under sections 61 and 62 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”, and
(ii)for “that Act” substitute “ the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 ”; and
(b)in the definition of “full-time course of study”—
(i)in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and
(ii)in paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”.
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M10S.I. 2006/213; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/3157, 2009/538 and 2010/1941.
12. In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) of the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 M11 in paragraph (a) of the definition of “training allowance” omit “the Young People's Learning Agency for England,”.
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M11S.I. 2006/214; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/3157, 2009/583 and 2010/1941.
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Textual Amendments
F3Art. 13 revoked (1.4.2013) by The Council Tax Benefit Abolition (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/458), reg. 1, Sch. 1
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Textual Amendments
15.—(1) The Education (Fees and Awards) (England) Regulations 2007 M12 are amended as follows.
(2) In the heading of regulation 9 for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.
(3) In regulation 9—
(a)for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ” in each place where those words occur; and
(b)in paragraph (1)—
(i)for “it” substitute “ that person ” in the second place where that word occurs, and
(ii)for “sections 61 or” substitute “ section 14 of the Education Act 2002 or section ”.
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M12S.I. 2007/779; amended by S.I. 2010/1941; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.
16. In regulation 8 (persons to whom individual information supplied may be passed) of the Education (Information About Children in Alternative Provision) (England) Regulations 2007 M13 omit paragraph (h).
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M13S.I. 2007/1065; amended by S.I. 2010/1941; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.
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Textual Amendments
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Textual Amendments
F6Art. 18 revoked (28.01.04) by S.I. 2013/3110, reg. 1, 8(1)(e)
19.—(1) The School Organisation (Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007 M14 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 17(1) (provision of information) omit sub-paragraph (d).
(3) In regulation 18(10) (requirement to implement proposals, revocation and modification) omit sub-paragraph (d).
(4) In regulation 28(1) (provision for notification of decisions) omit sub-paragraph (d).
(5) In regulations 29(1)(c) (appeals to adjudicator) and 36(10)(c) and (11)(c) (revocation of proposals (after approval)) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ” in each place where those words occur.
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M14S.I. 2007/1355; amended by S.I. 2010/1941 and 2010/1172; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.
20. In regulation 8(2) (persons to whom the Secretary of State may supply information) of the Education (Supply of Information about the School Workforce) (No 2) (England) Regulations 2007 M15 omit sub-paragraph (d).
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M15S.I. 2007/2260; amended by S.I. 2010/1941; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.
21. In regulation 7(1)(h) (consultation on proposals) of the School Organisation (Removal of Foundation, Reduction in Number of Foundation Governors and Ability of Foundation to Pay Debts) (England) Regulations 2007 M16 for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.
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M16S.I. 2007/3475; amended by S.I. 2010/1941; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.
22.—(1) The Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 M17 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “training allowance” omit “Young People's Learning Agency for England”.
(3) In regulation 14(2) (meaning of education)—
(a)in paragraphs (a) and (c) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur; and
(b)in paragraph (c)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”.
(4) In regulation 131(1) (interpretation)—
(a)in paragraph (d) of the definition of “access funds”—
(i)for “Young People's Learning Agency for England under sections 61 and 62 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”, and
(ii)for “that Act” substitute “ the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 ”;
(b)in the definition of “full-time course of advanced education”—
(i)in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and
(ii)in sub-paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”; and
(c)in the definition of “full-time course of study”—
(i)in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and
(ii)in sub-paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”.
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M17S.I. 2008/794; amended by S.I. 2009/583 and 2010/1941; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.
23. In regulation 3(5) (prescribed persons) of the Education (Individual Pupil Information) (Prescribed Persons) (England) Regulations 2009 M18 omit sub-paragraph (t).
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M18S.I. 2009/1563; amended by S.I. 2010/677, 2010/1940, and 2010/1941.
24. Omit articles 8, 13, 20, 21(5), 23, 24 and 25 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation (England) Order 2010 M19.
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M192010/1941.
Jonathan Hill
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Department for Education
26th March 2012
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order is made under the Education Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). It makes consequential amendments to subordinate legislation necessary as a consequence of the abolition of the Young People's Learning Agency for England (“YPLA”) by section 66 of the 2011 Act. References to the YPLA are either removed or replaced with references to the Secretary of State, who takes over some of the YPLA's functions.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on businesses, the public sector or civil society organisations.