Part IX Ancillary functions
Chapter II Ancillary functions of F7local authorities
Provision of services
509ACF1 Interpretation of sections 509AA and 509AB
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For the purposes of sections 509AA and 509AB a person receiving education or training at an establishment is of sixth form age if he is over compulsory school age but—
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is under the age of 19, or
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has begun a particular course of education or training at the establishment before attaining the age of 19 and continues to attend that course.
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References in section 509AB to persons with learning difficulties are to be construed in accordance with F6section 15ZA(6) and (7) .
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In sections 509AA and 509AB and this section—
“academic year” means any period commencing with 1st August and ending with the next 31st July;
“disabled person” has the same meaning as in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995;
“establishment” means an establishment of any kind, including a school or institution;
“governing body”, in relation to an institution within the further education sector, has the same meaning as in the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.
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The Secretary of State may by order amend the definition of “academic year” in subsection (5) F3....
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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))