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Education Act 1996
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- s. 13(2)(ba) substituted for s. 13(2)(aa)(b) by 2022 asc 1 Sch. 4 para. 8(2)
- s. 17A functions made exercisable concurrently by S.I. 2014/1012 art. 12(1) Sch. 2 para. 3
- s. 17A functions made exercisable concurrently by S.I. 2014/863 Sch. 2 para. 4
- s. 17A functions made exercisable concurrently by S.I. 2014/865 Sch. 2 para. 3
- s. 17A functions made exercisable concurrently by S.I. 2016/653 Sch. 3 para. 3
- s. 17A-17D inserted by 2009 c. 22 s. 45
- s. 17B-17D applied by 2009 c. 22 s. 86(8)
- s. 457(4)(i)-(iia) repealed by 2012 c. 5 Sch. 14 Pt. 1
- s. 457(4)(iii) words repealed by 2012 c. 5 Sch. 14 Pt. 1
- s. 537AA inserted by 2008 c. 25 Sch. 1 para. 8
- s. 548(7A)(7B) inserted by 2008 c. 25 Sch. 1 para. 9(5)
- s. 578(1) words repealed by 2005 c. 18 Sch. 19 Pt. 1
Chapter IIE+W Secular education
The National Curriculum: generalE+W
353 The National Curriculum.E+W
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Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.)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
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F2Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.)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
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F3Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.)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
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Textual Amendments
F4Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.)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
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Textual Amendments
F5Ss. 350-369 repealed (1.10.2002 for E., otherwise prosp.)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 AuthorityE+W
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Textual Amendments
F6S. 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
F7359. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W
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F7S. 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 WalesE+W
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Textual Amendments
F8S. 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
F9361. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W
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F9S. 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 casesE+W
362 Development work and experiments.E+W
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Textual Amendments
F10Ss. 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
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Textual Amendments
F11Ss. 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
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Textual Amendments
F12Ss. 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
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F13Ss. 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
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F14Ss. 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
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F15Ss. 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 provisionsE+W
368 Procedure for making certain orders and regulations.E+W
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Textual Amendments
F16Ss. 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
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Textual Amendments
F17Ss. 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 curriculumE+W
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Textual Amendments
F18S. 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
F19371. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W
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F19S. 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
F20372. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W
Textual Amendments
F20S. 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
F21373. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W
Textual Amendments
F21S. 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
F22374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W
Textual Amendments
F22S. 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
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