11.—(1) In Article 66 of the 1986 Order (training of teachers) in paragraph (2) for “The Department” substitute “ The Department of Education ” and after that paragraph insert—
“(2A) The Department for Employment and Learning may pay grants at such rate or of such amount and subject to such conditions as it may determine in respect of expenditure incurred or to be incurred by any person in connection with the initial or further training of teachers, other than expenditure in respect of which a grant may be paid under paragraph (3).”.
(2) In Article 30(3) of the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 (NI 12) (grants for higher education and research) in the definition of “higher education institution” after sub-paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa)a college of education;”.
12.—(1) The 1986 Order is amended as follows.
(2) In Article 66 for paragraph (1) substitute—
“(1) The Department of Education shall make such arrangements as it considers expedient for securing the provision by others of sufficient facilities for the initial and further training of teachers for service in schools and other educational establishments in Northern Ireland.”.
(3) In Article 67 (1) (determination of numbers and qualifications and selection of students for initial or further teacher training) for “The Department” substitute “ The Department of Education ”.
(4) In Article 101 (power to issue directions) at the end add—
“(11) In relation to the managers or trustees of a college of education the functions of the Department under this Article are exercisable by the Department for Employment and Learning (as well as by the Department of Education).”.