Education Act 1996

Part V E+W The Curriculum

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. V (ss. 350-410) modified (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2262, reg. 57

Chapter I E+W Preliminary

350 Meaning of “maintained school” etc. in Part V. E+W

F1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

351 General duties in respect of the curriculum. E+W

F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F2 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

352 Basic curriculum for every maintained school. E+W

F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F3 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

Chapter II E+W Secular education

The National Curriculum: general E+W

353 The National Curriculum. E+W

F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F4 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

354 The core subjects and other foundation subjects. E+W

F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F5 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

355 The key stages. E+W

F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F6 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

356 Establishment of the National Curriculum by order. E+W

F7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F7 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

357 Implementation of the National Curriculum in schools. E+W

F8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F8 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

The School Curriculum and Assessment Authority E+W

F9 358 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F9 S. 358 repealed (1.3.1998) by 1997 c. 44, s. 57(1)(4), Sch. 7 para. 26, Sch. 8; S.I. 1998/386, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I

F10 359 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F10 S. 359 repealed (1.3.1998) by 1997 c. 44, s. 57(1)(4), Sch. 7 para. 26, Sch. 8; S.I. 1998/386, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I

The Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales E+W

F11 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F11 S. 360 repealed (1.10.1997) by 1997 c. 44, s. 57(1)(4), Sch. 7 para. 26, Sch. 8; S.I. 1997/1468, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F12 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F12 S. 361 repealed (1.10.1997) by 1997 c. 44, s. 57(1)(4), Sch. 7 para. 26, Sch. 8; S.I. 1997/1468, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

The National Curriculum: special cases E+W

362 Development work and experiments. E+W

F13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F13 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

363 Exceptions by regulations. E+W

F14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F14 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

364 Pupils with statements of special educational needs. E+W

F15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F15 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

365 Temporary exceptions for individual pupils. E+W

F16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F16 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

366 Information concerning directions under section 365. E+W

F17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

367 Appeals against directions under section 365 etc. E+W

F18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F18 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

The National Curriculum: supplementary provisions E+W

368 Procedure for making certain orders and regulations. E+W

F19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F19 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

369 Programmes of research etc. in relation to Wales. E+W

F20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F20 Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(2), 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3

General functions of LEA, governing body and head teacher in relation to curriculum E+W

F21 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F21 S. 370 repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 91, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1998/2212, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt.I

F22 371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F22 S. 371 repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 91, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1998/2212, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt.I

F23 372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F23 S. 372 repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 91, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1998/2212, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt.I

F24 373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F24 S. 373 repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 91, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1998/2212, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt.I

F25 374 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F25 S. 374 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 91, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Chapter III E+W Religious education [F26 etc] and worship

Textual Amendments

F26 Word in Pt. 5 Ch. 3 heading inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 5 (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

Agreed syllabuses E+W

375 Agreed syllabuses of religious education [F27 : England] E+W

(1) Subject to the provisions of Schedule 31, any agreed syllabus in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue to have effect.

(2) In this Act “agreed syllabus” [F28 , in relation to England,] means a syllabus of religious education—

(a) prepared before the commencement of this Act in accordance with Schedule 5 to the M1 Education Act 1944 or after commencement in accordance with Schedule 31, and

(b) adopted by a [F29 local authority] [F30 in England] under that Schedule,

whether it is for use in all the schools maintained by them or for use in particular such schools or in relation to any particular class or description of pupils in such schools.

(3) Every agreed syllabus [F31 for use in England] shall reflect the fact that the religious traditions in Great Britain are in the main Christian whilst taking account of the teaching and practices of the other principal religions represented in Great Britain.

(4) Any reference in this Act to an agreed syllabus adopted by a [F29 local authority] [F32 in England] includes a reference to an agreed syllabus deemed to be adopted by such an authority by virtue of paragraph 11 of Schedule 5 to the M2 Education Act 1944 or paragraph 14 of Schedule 31; and accordingly, in relation to an agreed syllabus deemed to be so adopted, any reference to the date on which an agreed syllabus was adopted is a reference to the date of deemed adoption specified by the Secretary of State in a direction under that paragraph.

(5) Subsection (3) does not apply to any agreed syllabus adopted before 29th September 1988.

Textual Amendments

F27 Word in s. 375 heading inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 6(2)(with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F28 Words in s. 375(2) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 6(3)(a)(with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F29 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F30 Words in s. 375(2)(b) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 6(3)(b)(with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F31 Words in s. 375(3) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 6(4)(with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F32 Words in s. 375(4) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 6(5)(with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

Marginal Citations

M1 1944 c. 31.

M2 1944 c. 31.

[F33 375A Agreed syllabus of Religion, Values and Ethics: Wales E+W

(1) Each local authority in Wales must adopt a syllabus of Religion, Values and Ethics for use in the schools maintained by them.

(2) The syllabus adopted by an authority may make different provision in respect of—

(a) different descriptions of school maintained by the local authority;

(b) different descriptions of pupils.

(3) The syllabus—

(a) must reflect the fact that the religious traditions in Wales are in the main Christian while taking account of the teaching and practices of the other principal religions represented in Wales;

(b) must also reflect the fact that a range of non-religious philosophical convictions are held in Wales.

(4) In subsection (3), the reference to philosophical convictions is to philosophical convictions within the meaning of Article 2 of the First Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights.

(5) Schedule 31 makes further provision in relation to a syllabus of Religion, Values and Ethics.

(6) In this section—

• “the European Convention on Human Rights” means the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, agreed by the Council of Europe at Rome on 4th November 1950, as it has effect for the time being in relation to the United Kingdom;

• “the First Protocol”, in relation to that Convention, means the protocol to the Convention agreed at Paris on 20th March 1952.

(7) References in this Act to an agreed syllabus, in relation to Wales, are to a syllabus adopted under this section, or deemed to be adopted under this section by virtue of paragraph 14(2) of Schedule 31; and accordingly in relation to a syllabus deemed to have been so adopted, any reference to the date on which an agreed syllabus was adopted is a reference to the date of deemed adoption specified by the Welsh Ministers in a direction under that paragraph.

(8) In exercising functions under this section, a local authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Welsh Ministers.]

Textual Amendments

F33 S. 375A inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 7 (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

Required provision for religious education E+W

F34 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F34 S. 376 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F35 377 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F35 S. 377 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F36 378 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F36 S. 378 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F37 379 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F37 S. 379 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F38 380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F38 S. 380 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F39 381 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F39 S. 381 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F40 382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F40 S. 382 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F41 383 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F41 S. 383 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F42 384 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F42 S. 384 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Religious worship E+W

F43 385 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F43 S. 385 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F44 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F44 S. 386 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F45 387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F45 S. 387 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F46 388 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F46 S. 388 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Exceptions and special arrangements E+W

F47 389 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F47 S. 389 repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 92, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1; S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Constitution of standing advisory councils F48 ... E+W

Textual Amendments

F48 Words in s. 390 cross-heading omitted (30.4.2021) by virtue of Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 8 (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

390 Constitution of advisory councils. E+W

(1) A [F29 local authority] [F49 in England] shall constitute a standing advisory council on religious education for the purposes mentioned in section 391(1).

[F50 (1A) A local authority in Wales shall constitute a standing advisory council on Religion, Values and Ethics for the purposes mentioned in section 391(1A).]

F51 [(2) [F52 A council constituted under subsection (1) or (1A)] shall consist of such groups of persons appointed by the authority as representative members (“representative groups”) as are required by subsection (4).]

(3) [F53 A council constituted under subsection (1) or (1A)] may also include co-opted members (that is, persons co-opted as members of the council by members of the council who have not themselves been so co-opted).

(4) The representative groups required by this subsection are—

(a) [F54 in the case of an area in England,] a group of persons to represent such Christian denominations and other religions and denominations of such religions as, in the opinion of the authority, will appropriately reflect the principal religious traditions in the area;

[F55 (aa) in the case of an area in Wales, a group of persons to represent—

(i) Christian denominations and other religions and denominations of such religions, and

(ii) non-religious philosophical convictions;]

(b) except in the case of an area in Wales, a group of persons to represent the Church of England;

(c) a group of persons to represent such associations representing teachers as, in the opinion of the authority, ought to be represented, having regard to the circumstances of the area; and

(d) a group of persons to represent the authority.

(5) Where a representative group is required by subsection (4)(b), the representative group required by subsection (4)(a) shall not include persons appointed to represent the Church of England.

(6) The number of representative members appointed [F56 by a local authority in England] to any representative group under subsection (4)(a) to represent each denomination or religion required to be represented shall, so far as consistent with the efficient discharge of the group’s functions, reflect broadly the proportionate strength of that denomination or religion in the area.

[F57 (6A) A local authority in Wales, in appointing persons to a representative group under subsection (4)(aa), must take all reasonable steps to secure the outcome referred to in subsection (6B).

(6B) The outcome is that the number of members appointed to the group to represent a religion, denomination or non-religious philosophical conviction shall, so far as is consistent with the efficient discharge of the group's functions, reflect broadly the proportionate strength of that religion, denomination or non-religious philosophical conviction in the area.]

(7) On any question to be decided by the council only the representative groups on the council shall be entitled to vote, and each representative group shall have a single vote.

[F58 (8) In exercising functions under this section, a local authority in Wales must have regard to any guidance given by the Welsh Ministers.

(9) In this section, “non-religious philosophical conviction” has the same meaning as in section 375A(3).]

Textual Amendments

F29 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F49 Words in s. 390(1) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 9(2) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F50 S. 390(1A) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 9(3) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F51 S. 390(2) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para.93 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F52 Words in s. 390(2) substituted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 9(4) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F53 Words in s. 390(3) substituted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 9(5) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F54 Words in s. 390(4)(a) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 9(6)(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F55 S. 390(4)(aa) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 9(6)(b) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F56 Words in s. 390(6) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 9(7) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F57 S. 390(6A)(6B) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 9(8) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F58 S. 390(8)(9) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 9(9) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

391 Functions of advisory councils. E+W

(1) The purposes referred to in section 390(1) are—

F59 [(a) to advise the [F29 local authority] on such matters connected with—

(i) religious worship in community schools or in foundation schools which (within the meaning of Part II of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998) do not have a religious character, and

(ii) the religious education to be given in accordance with an agreed or other syllabus in accordance with Schedule 19 to that Act,

as the authority may refer to the council or as the council may see fit, and]

(b) to carry out the functions conferred on them by section 394.

[F60 (1A) The purposes referred to in section 390(1A) are—

(a) to advise the local authority on such matters connected with—

(i) religious worship in community schools or in foundation schools which (within the meaning of Part 2 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998) do not have a religious character, and

(ii) the provision of teaching and learning, under the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021, either in respect of the mandatory element of Religion, Values and Ethics (within the meaning of that Act), or under section 61 of that Act (post-compulsory education in maintained schools: Religion, Values and Ethics),

as the authority may refer to the council or as the council may see fit, and

(b) to carry out the functions conferred on them by section 394.]

(2) The matters referred to in [F61 subsections (1)(a) and (1A)(a)] include, in particular, methods of teaching, the choice of materials and the provision of training for teachers.

(3) The representative groups on the council required by section 390(4), other than the group consisting of persons appointed to represent the authority, may at any time require a review of any agreed syllabus for the time being adopted by the authority.

(4) Each representative group concerned shall have a single vote on the question of whether to require such a review.

(5) Paragraph 3 of Schedule 31 has effect to require the authority, on receiving written notification of any such requirement, to cause a conference constituted in accordance with that Schedule to be convened for the purpose of reconsidering any agreed syllabus to which the requirement relates.

(6) The council shall in each year publish a report as to the exercise of their functions and any action taken by representative groups on the council under subsection (3) during the last preceding year.

(7) The council’s report shall in particular—

(a) specify any matters in respect of which the council have given advice to the authority,

(b) broadly describe the nature of the advice given, and

(c) where any such matter was not referred to the council by the authority, give the council’s reasons for offering advice on that matter.

F62 (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F62 (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F63 (10) A council for an area in Wales must send a copy of each report published by them under subsection (6) to the Welsh Ministers.]

[F64 (11) In exercising its functions under this Act, a council constituted by a local authority in Wales must have regard to any guidance issued by the Welsh Ministers.]

Textual Amendments

F29 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F59 S. 391(1)(a)(i)(ii) substituted (1.9.1999) for s. 391(1)(a) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 94(2) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F60 S. 391(1A) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 10(2) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F61 Words in s. 391(2) substituted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 10(3) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F62 S. 391(8)(9) repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 94(3), Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F63 S. 391(10) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 8 para. 6; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

F64 S. 391(11) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 10(4) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

392 Advisory councils: supplementary provisions. E+W

(1) In this section “the council” means [F65 a standing advisory council] constituted by a [F29 local authority] under section 390.

(2) Before appointing a person to represent any religion, denomination [F66 , philosophical conviction] or associations as a member of the council, the authority shall take all reasonable steps to assure themselves that he is representative of the religion, denomination [F66 , philosophical conviction] or associations in question.

(3) A member of the council who was appointed by the authority may be removed from membership by the authority if, in their opinion, he ceases to be representative of the religion, denomination [F67 , philosophical conviction] or associations which he was appointed to represent or (as the case may be) he ceases to be representative of the authority.

F68 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5) A person co-opted as a member of the council shall hold office on such terms as may be determined by the members co-opting him.

(6) A member of the council may at any time resign his office.

(7) Subject to section 390(7), the council and, in relation to any question falling to be decided by members of the council of any particular category, the members of that category, may regulate their own proceedings.

(8) The validity of proceedings of the council or of the members of the council of any particular category shall not be affected—

(a) by a vacancy in the office of any member of the council required by section 390(2), or

(b) on the ground that a member of the council appointed to represent any religion, denomination [F69 , philosophical conviction] or associations does not at the time of the proceedings represent the religion, denomination [F69 , philosophical conviction] or associations in question.

Textual Amendments

F29 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F65 Words in s. 392(1) substituted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 11(2) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F66 Words in s. 392(2) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 11(3) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F67 Words in s. 392(3) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 11(4) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F68 S. 392(4) repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 95, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F69 Words in s. 392(8)(b) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 11(5) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F70 393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F70 S. 393 repealed (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 96, Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/1016, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Determinations by standing advisory councils E+W

394 Determination of cases in which requirement for Christian collective worship is not to apply. E+W

(1) The council constituted by a [F29 local authority] under section 390 shall, on an application made by the head teacher of—

(a) any [F71 community school] maintained by the authority, or

F72 [(b) any foundation school which has not been designated under section [F73 68A or] 69(3) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 by [F74 the Welsh Ministers or] the Secretary of State as having a religious character,]

consider whether it is appropriate for the requirement imposed by [F75 paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 20 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (requirement for Christian collective worship)] to apply in the case of the school or in the case of any class or description of pupils at the school.

(2) In determining whether it is appropriate for that requirement to apply as mentioned in subsection (1), the council shall have regard to any circumstances relating to the family backgrounds of the pupils at the school, or of the pupils of the particular class or description in question, which are relevant for determining the character of the collective worship appropriate in their case.

(3) The council shall give the head teacher written notification of their decision on the application.

(4) Where the council determine that it is not appropriate for the requirement to apply as mentioned in subsection (1), the determination shall take effect for the purposes of [F76 paragraph 4 of Schedule 20 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (disapplication of requirement for Christian collective worship)] on such date as may be specified in the notification of the council’s decision under subsection (3).

(5) Before making an application under subsection (1), the head teacher of a school shall consult the governing body.

(6) On being consulted by the head teacher, the governing body may if they think fit take such steps as they consider appropriate for consulting all persons appearing to them to be parents of registered pupils at the school.

(7) An application under subsection (1) shall be made in such manner and form as the council may require.

(8) Where an application is made under subsection (1)(a) in respect of [F77 a community school which becomes a foundation school [F78 (by virtue of the relevant enactments)]] before the application is determined, it shall, unless withdrawn by the head teacher, continue as if made under subsection (1)(b).

[F79 (9) In subsection (8) “the relevant enactments” means—

(a) in relation to England, sections 18 to 24 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006;

(b) [F80 in relation to Wales, section 35 of, and Schedule 8 to, the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.]]

Textual Amendments

F29 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F71 Words in s. 394(1)(a) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 97(2)(a) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F72 S. 394(1)(b) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 97(2)(b) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F73 Words in s. 394(1)(b) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 12(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F74 Words in s. 394(1)(b) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 12(b) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F75 Words in s. 394(1) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 97(2)(c) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F76 Words in s. 394(4) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 97(3) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F77 Words in s. 394(8) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 97(4) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F78 Words in s. 394(8) substituted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 9(2); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

F79 S. 394(9) inserted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 9(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

F80 S. 394(9)(b) omitted (1.10.2013) by virtue of School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 17(3); S.I. 2013/1800, art. 3(j)

395 Review of determinations under section 394. E+W

(1) Any determination by a council under section 394 by virtue of which the requirement imposed by [F81 paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 20 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998] does not for the time being apply in the case of a school or a class or description of pupils at a school shall be reviewed by the council—

(a) at any time on an application made by the head teacher, and

(b) in any event not later than the end of the period of five years beginning with the date on which the determination first took effect or (where it has since been reviewed under this section) with the effective date of the decision on the last review.

(2) On any review under subsection (1)(b) the council shall give the head teacher an opportunity of making representations as to the determination under review.

(3) On a review under this section, the council may—

(a) confirm the determination, with or without variation, or

(b) revoke it (without prejudice to any further determination under section 394).

(4) The council shall give the head teacher written notification of their decision, specifying the effective date of that decision for the purposes of subsection (1)(b).

(5) Any determination which is required to be reviewed under subsection (1)(b) shall cease to have effect, if not confirmed on such a review, at the end of the period there mentioned.

(6) The head teacher of a school shall consult the governing body before making an application under subsection (1)(a) or any representations under subsection (2).

(7) On being consulted by the head teacher, the governing body may if they think fit take such steps as they consider appropriate for consulting all persons appearing to them to be parents of registered pupils at the school.

(8) An application under subsection (1)(a) shall be made in such manner and form as the council may require.

Textual Amendments

F81 Words in s. 395(1) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para.98 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

396 Power of Secretary of State to direct advisory council to revoke determination or discharge duty. E+W

(1) Where the Secretary of State is satisfied, either on complaint by any person or otherwise, that any standing advisory council on religious education constituted by a [F29 local authority] [F82 in England] under section 390—

(a) have acted, or are proposing to act, unreasonably in determining for the purposes of section 394 or 395 whether it is appropriate for the requirement imposed by [F83 paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 20 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998] to apply in the case of any school or any class or description of pupils at a school, or

(b) have failed to discharge any duty imposed under section 394 or 395,

he may give the council such directions as to the revocation of the determination, or the withdrawal of the proposed determination or (as the case may be) the discharge of the duty as appear to him to be expedient; and the council shall comply with the directions.

(2) Directions under subsection (1) may provide for the making by the council of a new determination to take effect in place of the determination or proposed determination to be revoked or withdrawn by them.

Textual Amendments

F29 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F82 Words in s. 396(1) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 13 (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F83 Words in s. 396(1)(a) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para.99 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[F84 396A Power of Welsh Ministers to direct advisory council to revoke determination etc E+W

(1) Where the Welsh Ministers are satisfied, either on complaint by any person or otherwise, that any standing advisory council constituted by a local authority in Wales under section 390—

(a) have acted, or are proposing to act, unreasonably in determining for the purposes of section 394 or 395 whether it is appropriate for the requirement imposed by paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 20 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 to apply in the case of any school or any class or description of pupils at a school, or

(b) have failed to discharge any duty imposed under section 394 or 395,

the Welsh Ministers may give the council such directions as to the revocation of the determination, or the withdrawal of the proposed determination or (as the case may be) the discharge of the duty as appear to them to be expedient; and the council shall comply with the directions.

(2) Directions under subsection (1) may provide for the making by the council of a new determination to take effect in place of the determination or proposed determination to be revoked or withdrawn by them.]

Textual Amendments

F84 S. 396A inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 14 (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

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397 F85 ... Access to meetings and documents. E+W

(1) This section applies to—

(a) any conference convened under any of paragraphs [F86 (A1)] to 3 of Schedule 31, and

(b) any standing advisory council F87 ... constituted under section 390.

(2) Regulations [F88 made by the appropriate authority] may make provision—

(a) for meetings of conferences or councils to be, subject to prescribed exceptions, open to members of the public,

(b) requiring conferences or councils to give notice, in such manner as may be prescribed, of the time and place of such meetings, and

(c) requiring conferences or councils, at such time or times as may be prescribed—

(i) to make available for inspection, or

(ii) to provide on payment of such fee as they think fit (not exceeding the cost of supply),

copies of the agendas and reports for such meetings to members of the public.

(3) Regulations made under subsection (2) may apply to—

(a) committees appointed by [F89 local authorities] under paragraph 4 of Schedule 31,

(b) sub-committees appointed by conferences under that Schedule, and

(c) representative groups on councils appointed under section 390(4),

as they apply to conferences and councils.

[F90 (4) The “appropriate authority” is—

(a) in relation to a conference convened by a local authority in Wales, or a standing advisory council convened by a local authority in Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

(b) in relation to a conference convened by a local authority in England, or a standing advisory council convened by a local authority in England, the Secretary of State.]

Textual Amendments

F85 Words in s. 397 heading omitted (30.4.2021) by virtue of Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(2) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F86 Word in s. 397(1)(a) substituted (30.4.2021) by virtue of Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(3)(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F87 Words in s. 397(1)(b) omitted (30.4.2021) by virtue of Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(3)(b) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F88 Words in s. 397(2) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(4) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F89 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(3) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F90 S. 397(4) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 15(5) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

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398 No requirement of attendance at Sunday school etc. E+W

[F91 (1)] It shall not be required, as a condition of—

(a) a pupil attending a maintained school, or

(b) a person attending such a school to receive further education or [F92 any training for members of the school workforce] ,

that he must attend or abstain from attending a Sunday school or a place of religious worship.

[F93 (2) In subsection (1)(b), the reference to training for members of the school workforce is to be read in accordance with sections [F94 96(1) and 100] of the Education Act 2005.]

Textual Amendments

F91 S. 398(1): s. 398 renumbered as s. 398(1) (1.9.2005) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(3)(a), Sch. 14 para. 16(3)

F92 Words in s. 398(b) substituted (1.9.2005) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(3)(a), Sch. 14 para. 16(2)

F93 S. 398(2) inserted (1.9.2005) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(3)(a), Sch. 14 para. 16(3)

F94 Words in s. 398(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 5 para. 11; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

399 Determination of question whether religious education [F95 or education in respect of Religion, Values and Ethics] in accordance with trust deed. E+W

[F96 (1)] Where any trust deed relating to [F97 a foundation or voluntary school] [F98 in England] makes provision whereby a bishop or any other ecclesiastical or denominational authority has power to decide whether the religious education given in the school which purports to be in accordance with the provisions of the trust deed does or does not accord with those provisions, that question shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the trust deed.

[F99 (2) Where any trust deed relating to a foundation or voluntary school in Wales makes any provision whereby a bishop or any other ecclesiastical or denominational authority has power to decide whether provision for the mandatory element of Religion, Values and Ethics does or does not accord with the provisions of the trust deed, that question shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the trust deed.

(3) In subsection (2), the reference to the mandatory element of Religion, Values and Ethics has the same meaning as in the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021.]

Textual Amendments

F95 Words in s. 399 heading inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 16(2) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F96 S. 399 renumbered as s. 399(1) (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 16(3) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F97 Words in s. 399 substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para.100 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F98 Words in s. 399(1) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 16(4) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F99 S. 399(2)(3) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 16(5) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

Chapter IV E+W Miscellaneous and supplementary provisions

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 Pt. V Ch. IV: power to amend conferred (1.4.2018) by Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16), ss. 34(6)(b), 70(2); S.I. 2018/346, reg. 4(e)

C3 Pt. V Ch. IV: power to amend conferred (1.4.2018) by Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16), ss. 35(4)(b), 70(2); S.I. 2018/346, reg. 4(f)

Courses leading to external qualifications E+W

F100 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F100 S. 400 repealed (1.9.2001) by 1997 c. 44, ss. 57(1)(4), Sch.8; S.I. 2001/1215, art. 2

F101 401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F101 S. 401 repealed (1.9.2001) by 1997 c. 44, ss. 57(1)(4), 58(3), Sch.8; S.I. 2001/1215, art. 2

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402 Obligation to enter pupils for public examinations. E+W

(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the governing body of a maintained school shall secure that each registered pupil at the school is entered, at such time as they consider appropriate, for each prescribed public examination for which he is being prepared at the school at the time in question in each syllabus for that examination for which he is being so prepared.

(2) The governing body are not required to secure that a pupil is entered for any examination, or for an examination in any syllabus for that examination, if either—

(a) they consider that there are educational reasons in the case of that particular pupil for not entering him for that examination or (as the case may be) for not entering him for that examination in that syllabus, or

(b) the parent of the pupil requests in writing that the pupil should not be entered for that examination or (as the case may be) for that examination in that syllabus;

but this subsection does not apply to an examination which is part of the assessment arrangements for the fourth key stage and applies in the case of that pupil.

(3) The governing body are not required to secure that a pupil is entered for any examination in any syllabus for that examination if they have secured his entry for another prescribed public examination in a corresponding syllabus.

(4) For the purposes of subsection (3) a syllabus for a prescribed public examination shall be regarded as corresponding to a syllabus for another prescribed public examination if the same course of study is provided at the school in preparation for both syllabuses.

(5) As soon as practicable after determining whether or not to secure the entry of any pupil for a prescribed public examination in any syllabus for which he is being prepared at the school, the governing body shall notify the pupil’s parent in writing of their determination in relation to each such syllabus.

(6) In this section—

(a) “maintained school” includes [F102 a community or foundation special school] established in a hospital;

[F103 (aa) “assessment arrangements” and “fourth key stage”—

(i) in relation to a school maintained by a [F29 local authority] in England, have the same meaning as in Part 6 of the Education Act 2002 (the curriculum in England), and

(ii) in relation to a school maintained by a [F29 local authority] in Wales, have the same meaning as in Part 7 of that Act (the curriculum in Wales); and]

(b) references to a prescribed public examination shall be construed in accordance with section 462.

Textual Amendments

F29 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F102 Words in s. 402(6) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para.101 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F103 S. 402(6)(aa) substituted (1.10.2002 for E. for certain purposes, 19.12.2002 for W. and otherwise prosp.) for word at the end of s. 402(6)(a) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(1), 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 45 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. 1

Sex education [F104 in England] E+W

Textual Amendments

F104 Words in s. 403 cross-heading inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 17 (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

403 Sex education [F105 in England]: manner of provision. E+W

(1) The F106 . . ., governing body and head teacher [F107 of a maintained school in England] shall take such steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that where sex education is given to any registered pupils at [F108 the] school [F109 (whether or not as part of statutory relationships and sex education)] , it is given in such a manner as to encourage those pupils to have due regard to moral considerations and the value of family life.

[F110 (1A) The Secretary of State must issue guidance designed to secure that when sex education is given to registered pupils at maintained schools [F111 in England]—

(a) they learn the nature of marriage and its importance for family life and the bringing up of children, and

(b) they are protected from teaching and materials which are inappropriate having regard to the age and the religious and cultural background of the pupils concerned.

[F112 (1ZB) In subsection (1A) the reference to sex education does not include sex education given as part of statutory relationships and sex education.]

(1B) In discharging their functions under subsection (1) governing bodies and head teachers must have regard to the Secretary of State’s guidance.

(1C) Guidance under subsection (1A) must include guidance about any material which may be produced by NHS bodies for use for the purposes of sex education in schools [F113 in England].

(1D) The Secretary of State may at any time revise his guidance under subsection (1A).]

(2) In [F114 this section]“maintained school” includes [F115 a community or foundation special school] established in a hospital [F116 and “NHS body” has the same meaning as in [F117 the National Health Service Act 2006 (see section 275(1) of that Act)] .]

[F118 (2A) In this section “statutory relationships and sex education” means education required to be provided at a school in England under section 80(1)(d) of the Education Act 2002.]

Textual Amendments

F105 Words in s. 403 heading inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 18(2) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F106 Words in s. 403(1) repealed (1.11.2000 (E.) 1.9.2001 (W.)) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 148(3), 153, Sch. 11 (with s. 150); S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II; S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II

F107 Words in s. 403(1) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 18(3)(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F108 Word in s. 403(1) substituted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 18(3)(b) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F109 Words in s. 403(1) inserted (E.) (1.9.2020) by The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/924), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(2)

F110 S. 403(1A)-(1D) inserted (1.11.2000 (E.) 1.9.2001 (W.)) by 2000 c. 21, s. 148(4) (with s. 150); S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II; S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II

F111 Words in s. 403(1A) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 18(4) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F112 S. 403(1ZB) inserted (E.) (1.9.2020) by The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/924), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(3)

F113 Words in s. 403(1C) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 18(5) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F114 Words in s. 403(2) substituted (1.11.2000 (E.) 1.9.2001 (W.)) by 2000 c. 21, s. 148(5)(a) (with s. 150); S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II; S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II

F115 Words in s. 403(2) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 102 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F116 Words in s. 403(2) inserted (1.11.2000 (E.) 1.9.2001 (W.)) by 2000 c. 21, s. 148(5)(b) (with s. 150); S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II; S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II

F117 Words in s. 403(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/594), arts. 1(2), 3

F118 S. 403(2A) inserted (E.) (1.9.2020) by The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/924), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(4)

404 Sex education [F119 in England]: statements of policy. E+W

(1) The governing body of a maintained school [F120 in England] shall—

(a) make, and keep up to date, a separate written statement of their policy with regard to the provision of sex education, and

(b) make copies of the statement available for inspection (at all reasonable times) by parents of registered pupils at the school and provide a copy of the statement free of charge to any such parent who asks for one.

[F121 (1A) A statement under subsection (1) must include a statement of the effect of section 405.]

[F122 (1B) In subsection (1) the reference to sex education does not include sex education given as part of statutory relationships and sex education (and accordingly subsection (1) does not apply at all in relation to a school at which sex education is only given as part of statutory relationships and sex education).]

(2) [F123 In subsection (1) “maintained school” includes, in relation to pupils who are provided with secondary education, [F124 a community or foundation special school] established in a hospital.]

[F123 In this section—

• “maintained school” includes, in relation to pupils who are provided with secondary education, a community or foundation special school established in a hospital;

• “statutory relationships and sex education” means education required to be provided at a school in England under section 80(1)(d) of the Education Act 2002.]

F125 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F119 Words in s. 404 heading inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 19(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F120 Words in s. 404(1) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 19(b) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F121 S. 404(1A) inserted (1.11.2000 (E.), 1.9.2001 (W.)) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 148(6), 154 (with s. 150)); S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II; S.I. 2001/1274 art. 2(2) Sch. Pt. II

F122 S. 404(1B) inserted (E.) (1.9.2020) by The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/924), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 3(2)

F123 S. 404(2) substituted (E.) (1.9.2020) by The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/924), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 3(3)

F124 Words in s. 404(2) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 103(a) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F125 S. 404(3) repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 103(b), Sch. 31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1998/2212, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4 S. 404 applied (with modifications) (E.) (1.9.2005) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2039), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 1

C5 S. 404 applied (W.) (23.4.2007) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1069), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 1

C6 S. 404 applied (E.) (1.2.2008) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2979), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3

405 Exemption from sex education [F126 in England]. E+W

[F127 (1)] If the parent of any pupil in attendance at a maintained school [F128 in England] requests that he may be wholly or partly excused from receiving sex education at the school, the pupil shall, except so far as such education is comprised in the National Curriculum, be so excused accordingly until the request is withdrawn.

[F129 (2) In subsection (1) the reference to sex education does not include sex education provided at a maintained school in England as part of statutory relationships and sex education.

(3) If the parent of any pupil in attendance at a maintained school in England requests that the pupil may be wholly or partly excused from sex education provided as part of statutory relationships and sex education, the pupil must be so excused until the request is withdrawn, unless or to the extent that the head teacher considers that the pupil should not be so excused.

(4) In this section “statutory relationships and sex education” means education required to be provided at a school in England under section 80(1)(d) of the Education Act 2002.]

Textual Amendments

F126 Words in s. 405 heading inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 20(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F127 S. 405(1): s. 405 renumbered as s. 405(1) (E.) (1.9.2020) by The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/924), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(2)

F128 Words in s. 405(1) inserted (30.4.2021) by Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 4), s. 84(1), Sch. 2 para. 20(b) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2022/111, regs. 1, 3)

F129 S. 405(2)-(4) inserted (E.) (1.9.2020) by The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/924), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C7 S. 405 applied (with modifications) (E.) (1.9.2005) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2039), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 2

C8 S. 405 applied (with modifications) (W.) (23.4.2007) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1069), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 2

C9 S. 405 applied (with modifications) (E.) (1.2.2008) by The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2979), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 4

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406 Political indoctrination. E+W

(1) The [F29 local authority], governing body and head teacher shall forbid—

(a) the pursuit of partisan political activities by any of those registered pupils at a maintained school who are junior pupils, and

(b) the promotion of partisan political views in the teaching of any subject in the school.

(2) In the case of activities which take place otherwise than on the school premises, subsection (1)(a) applies only where arrangements for junior pupils to take part in the activities are made by—

(a) any member of the school’s staff (in his capacity as such), or

(b) anyone acting on behalf of the school or of a member of the school’s staff (in his capacity as such).

(3) In this section “maintained school” includes [F130 a community or foundation special school] established in a hospital.

Textual Amendments

F29 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F130 Words in s. 406(3) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para.104 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

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(1) The [F29 local authority], governing body and head teacher shall take such steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that where political issues are brought to the attention of pupils while they are—

(a) in attendance at a maintained school, or

(b) taking part in extra-curricular activities which are provided or organised for registered pupils at the school by or on behalf of the school,

they are offered a balanced presentation of opposing views.

(2) In this section “maintained school” includes [F131 a community or foundation special school] established in a hospital.

Textual Amendments

F29 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F131 Words in s. 407(2) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para.105 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

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408 Provision of information. E+W

(1) Regulations may require, in relation to every maintained school, the [F29 local authority], the governing body or the head teacher to make available either generally or to prescribed persons, in such form and manner and at such times as may be prescribed—

(a) such information (including information as to the matters mentioned in subsection (2)) relevant for the purposes of any of the relevant provisions of this Part [F132 or Part V of the Education Act 1997][F133 or section 96 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000][F134 or the relevant provisions of the Education Act 2002] [F135 or the provisions of [F136 Part 7] of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009] [F137 or the provisions of the Qualifications Wales Act 2015], and

F138 [(b) such copies of the documents mentioned in subsection (3),

as may be prescribed.]

(2) The matters referred to in subsection (1)(a) are—

(a) the curriculum for maintained schools,

(b) the educational provision made by the school for pupils at the school and any syllabuses to be followed by those pupils,

(c) the educational achievements of pupils at the school (including the results of any assessments of those pupils, whether under this Part or otherwise, for the purpose of ascertaining those achievements), and

(d) the educational achievements of [F139 such classes or descriptions of pupils] as may be prescribed (including results of the kind mentioned in paragraph (c)). [F140 , and

F140 (e) arrangements relating to [F141 relevant] qualifications (within the meaning given by section 96(5) of the Learning and Skills Act 2000) [F142 which are approved under section 98 F143 ... of that Act] and to courses leading to such qualifications.]

[F144 (f) arrangements relating to qualifications within the meaning given in section 56 of the Qualifications Wales Act 2015 which are approved under Part 4 of that Act and to courses of education or training leading to such qualifications.]

F145 [(3) The documents referred to in subsection (1)(b) are—

(a) any written statement made by the [F29 local authority] under section 370,

(b) any written statement made by the governing body in pursuance of provision made under section 371,

(c) any written statement made by the governing body of their policy as to the curriculum for the school, and

(d) any report prepared by the governing body under section 161 or paragraph 7 of Schedule 23 (governors’ annual reports).]

(4) For the purposes of subsection (1) the relevant provisions of this Part are—

(a) F146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F147 [(b) sections 375(3) and 384;]

[(c) sections 385 and 388 and, so far as relating to county schools, sections 386 and 387;]

(d) sections [F148 390] to 392;

(e) sections 394 to 396;

(f) sections 398 F149 . . . and 405; F150 ...

(g) [F151 section 409] [F152 ; and]

[F153 (h) in so far as subsection (1) applies in relation to Wales, sections 403 and 404]

[F154 (4A) For the purposes of subsection (1) the relevant provisions of the Education Act 2002 are—

(a) Part 6 (the curriculum in England), and

(b) sections 97 to 117 (the curriculum in Wales).]

(5) Before making any regulations under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult any persons with whom consultation appears to him to be desirable.

(6) Regulations under this section shall not require information as to the results of an individual pupil’s assessment (whether under [F155 Part 6 or 7 of the Education Act 2002] or otherwise) to be made available to any persons other than—

(a) the parents of the pupil concerned,

(b) the pupil concerned,

(c) in the case of a pupil who has transferred to a different school, the head teacher of that school,

(d) the governing body of the school, or

(e) the [F29 local authority];

F156 ...

[F157 (6A) Regulations under this section shall not require information as is mentioned in subsection (6) to be made available—

(a) to a governing body except where relevant for the purposes of the performance of any of their functions;

(b) to a head teacher except where relevant for the purposes of the performance of any of the head teacher’s functions;

(c) to a local authority except where relevant for the purposes of the performance of any of their education functions.]

(7) Regulations under this section may authorise [F89 local authorities] , governing bodies and head teachers to make a charge (not exceeding the cost of supply) for any documents supplied by them in pursuance of the regulations.

(8) In relation to any maintained school, the [F29 local authority] and the governing body shall exercise their functions with a view to securing that the head teacher complies with any regulations made under this section.

[F158 (8A) In exercising their functions under subsection (1), the Welsh Ministers must have regard to the desirability of information being available to parents and others about whether, and if so how, any parts of the curriculum and any educational provision at maintained schools (other than maintained nursery schools) promote the purpose of the Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 (see section 1 of that Act).]

[F159 (9) In this section “maintained school” includes a maintained nursery school.]

Textual Amendments

F29 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F89 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(3) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))

F132 Words in s. 408(1)(a) inserted (1.10.1997) by 1997 c. 44, s. 57(1), Sch. 7 para. 30(a); S.I. 1997/1468, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. III

F133 Words in s. 408(1)(a) inserted (28.7.2000 for certain purposes otherwise 1.9.2001) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 154, Sch. 9 para. 57(2) (with s.150); S.I. 2001/654, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. III (with art. 3); S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II

F134 Words in s. 408(1)(a) inserted (1.10.2002 for E., 19.12.2002 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(1), 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 46(2) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4; Sch. Pt. I

F135 Words in s. 408(1)(a) inserted (1.4.2010 for E., 1.11.2010 for W.) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 12 para. 11(2); S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1; S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)

F136 Words in s. 408(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 8 para. 7; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

F137 Words in s. 408(1)(a) inserted (21.9.2015) by Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(a); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)

F138 S. 408(1)(b) repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 106(a), Sch. 31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F139 Words in s. 408(2)(d) substituted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 106(b) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1998/2212, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F140 S. 408(2)(e) and preceding ", and" inserted (28.7.2000 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2001) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 154, Sch. 9 para. 57(3) (with 150); S.I. 2001/654, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. III (with art. 3); S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II

F141 Word in s. 408(2)(e) substituted (1.4.2010 for E., 1.11.2010 for W.) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 12 para. 11(3)(a); S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1; S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)

F142 Words in s. 408(2)(e) inserted (1.4.2010 for E., 1.11.2010 for W.) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 12 para. 11(3)(b); S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1; S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)

F143 Words in s. 408(2)(e) omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(b); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)

F144 S. 408(2)(f) inserted (21.9.2015) by Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)

F145 S. 408(3) repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 106(c), Sch. 31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F146 S. 408(4)(a) repealed (1.10.2002 for E., 19.12.2002 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215, 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 46(3), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

F147 S. 408(4)(b)(c) repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 106(d)(i), Sch. 31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F148 Word in s. 408(4)(d) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 106(d)(ii) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6))

F149 Words in s. 408(4)(f) repealed (1.9.2001) by 1997 c. 44, ss. 57(1)(4), Sch. 7 para. 30(b), Sch. 8; S.I. 2001/1215, art. 2

F150 Word in s. 408(4)(f) omitted (5.10.2015) by virtue of Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 3), ss. 9(3)(a), 25(3); S.I. 2015/1680, art. 2(d)

F151 S. 408(4)(g) repealed (19.4.2010 for specified purposes, 1.9.2010 for specified purposes) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 223(1)(a), 269(4), Sch. 16 Pt. 7; S.I. 2010/303, art. 5, Sch. 4; S.I. 2010/1151, art. 4, Sch. 2

F152 Word in s. 408(4)(g) inserted (5.10.2015) by Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 3), ss. 9(3)(b), 25(3); S.I. 2015/1680, art. 2(d)

F153 S. 408(4)(h) inserted (5.10.2015) by Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 3), ss. 9(3)(c), 25(3); S.I. 2015/1680, art. 2(d)

F154 S. 408(4A) inserted (1.10.2002 for E. for certain purposes, 19.12.2002 for W. and otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215, 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 46(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

F155 Words in s. 408(6) substituted (1.10.2002 for E. for certain purposes, 19.12.2002 for W. and otherwise prosp.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215, 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 46(5) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

F156 Words in s. 408(6)(e) repealed (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 7(7)(a), Sch. 3 Pt. 1

F157 S. 408(6A) inserted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 7(7)(b)

F158 S. 408(8A) inserted (5.10.2015) by Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 3), ss. 9(3)(d), 25(3); S.I. 2015/1680, art. 2(d)

F159 S. 408(9) inserted (1.9.2003 for E., 1.8.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 46(6) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4; S.I. 2008/1728, art. 3, Sch. Pt. 2

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409 [F160 Complaints and enforcement: maintained schools [F161 in Wales] . ] E+W

[F162 (1) A local education authority [F163 in Wales] shall, F164 . . . after consultation with governing bodies [F165 of foundation and voluntary aided schools [F163 in Wales],] make arrangements for the consideration and disposal of any complaint to which subsection (2) applies.

(2) This subsection applies to any complaint which is to the effect that the authority, or the governing body of [F166 any community, foundation or voluntary school maintained by the authority[F167 , any maintained nursery school so maintained] or any community [F168 or foundation special] school] so maintained which is not established in a hospital—

(a) have acted or are proposing to act unreasonably in relation to the exercise of a power conferred on them by or under a relevant enactment, or

(b) have acted or are proposing to act unreasonably in relation to the performance of, or have failed to discharge, a duty imposed on them by or under a relevant enactment.

(3) In subsection (2) “relevant enactment” means—

(a) any provision which by virtue of section 408(4) is a relevant provision of this Part for the purposes of section 408(1),

[F169 (aa) any provision which by virtue of section 408(4A) is a relevant provision of the Education Act 2002 for the purposes of section 408(1),] and

(b) any other enactment (whether contained in this Part or otherwise) so far as relating to the curriculum for, or religious worship in, maintained schools F170 . . ..

(4) The [F171 Welsh Ministers] shall not entertain under [F172 section 496 (power to prevent unreasonable exercise of functions) or 497 (powers where a local education authority or governing body fail to discharge their duties)] [F172 Chapter 1 or 2 of Part 2 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (intervention in conduct of maintained schools and local authorities)] any complaint to which subsection (2) applies, unless a complaint concerning the same matter has been made and disposed of in accordance with arrangements made under subsection (1).]

Textual Amendments

F160 S. 409 sidenote substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 107(d) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F161 Words in s. 409 heading inserted (1.8.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 45(2)(a)(iii), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 2 (with art. 6)

F162 S. 409 repealed (19.4.2010 for specified purposes, 1.9.2010 for specified purposes) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 223(1)(b), 269(4), Sch. 16 Pt. 7; S.I. 2010/303, art. 5, Sch. 4; S.I. 2010/1151, art. 4, Sch. 2

F163 Words in s. 409(1) inserted (1.8.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 45(2)(a)(i), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 2 (with art. 6)

F164 Words in s. 409(1) repealed (1.10.2002 for E., 19.12.2002 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215, 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 47(2), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

F165 Words in s. 409(1) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 107(a) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F166 Words in s. 409(2) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 107(b) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F167 Words in s. 409(2) inserted (1.9.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 47(3) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4

F168 Words in s. 409(2) omitted (1.10.2013) by virtue of School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 17(4); S.I. 2013/1800, art. 3(j)

F169 S. 409(3)(aa) inserted (1.10.2002 for E., 19.12.2002 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(1), 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 47(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I

F170 Words in s. 409(3)(b) repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1)(3), Sch. 30 para. 107(c), Sch.31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F171 Words in s. 409(4) substituted (1.8.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 45(2)(a)(ii), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 2 (with art. 6)

F172 Words in s. 409(4) substituted (20.2.2014) by School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 2(2); S.I. 2014/178, art. 2(f) (with art. 3)

Nursery education E+W

410 Application of Part V in relation to nursery education. E+W

[F173 Nothing in this Part applies in relation to a nursery school or in relation to a nursery class in a primary school.]

Textual Amendments

F173 S. 410 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., 1.8.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 205, 216(4), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2008/1728, art. 3, Sch. Pt. 2