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Textual Amendments
F1Pt. V Ch. II heading substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 8 (with art. 7)
Textual Amendments
F2S. 27 crossheading omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 9 (with art. 7)
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F3S. 27 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 9 (with art. 7)
Textual Amendments
F4Words in s. 28 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 10 (with art. 7)
(1)The functions conferred on the [F7National Assembly for Wales] by this Part shall be exercised by [F8the National Assembly for Wales] for the purpose of advancing education and training in Wales.
(2)[F9The National Assembly for Wales] shall exercise [F10its functions] under this Part with a view to promoting quality and coherence in education and training in relation to which [F11it has] functions under this Part.]
Textual Amendments
F5S. 28 omitted (1.9.2022 for specified purposes) by virtue of The Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (Consequential Amendments) (Primary Legislation) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/744), reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 3(3)
F6Words in s. 28 heading substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 10 (with art. 7)
F7Words in s. 28(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 11(a)(i) (with art. 7)
F8Words in s. 28(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 11(a)(ii) (with art. 7)
F9Words in s. 28(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 11(b)(i) (with art. 7)
F10Words in s. 28(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 11(b)(ii) (with art. 7)
F11Words in s. 28(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 11(b)(iii) (with art. 7)
(1)[F14The National Assembly for Wales] shall have the functions set out in subsection (2) [F15 with respect to—
(a)pupils at maintained schools in Wales who have not ceased to be of compulsory school age,
(b)pupils at maintained nursery schools in Wales, and
(c)children for whom funded nursery education is provided in Wales otherwise than at a maintained school or maintained nursery school.]
(2)The functions are—
(a)to keep under review all aspects of the curriculum for [F16maintained schools or maintained nursery schools] and all aspects of school examinations and assessment;
F17(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F18(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)to publish and disseminate, and assist in the publication and dissemination of, information relating to the curriculum for such schools or to school examinations and assessment;
(e)to make arrangements with appropriate bodies for auditing the quality of assessments made in pursuance of assessment arrangements; F19...
(f)F19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F20(2A)In subsection (2) references to the curriculum for a maintained nursery school include references to the curriculum for any funded nursery education provided as mentioned in subsection (1)(c); and references to assessment in schools include references to assessment in funded nursery education.]
(3)The Authority shall have, in relation to Wales, the function of developing learning goals and related materials for children who are [F21under compulsory school age.]
(4)The Authority shall have, in relation to Wales, the following functions in connection with baseline assessment schemes (within the meaning of Chapter I of Part IV), namely—
(a)if designated by the Secretary of State for the purpose, any function of a designated body under that Chapter; and
(b)any other function which may be conferred on the Authority by the Secretary of State.
[F22(5)In this section—
“assessment” includes examination and test;
“funded nursery education” has the meaning given by section 98 of the Education Act 2002;
“maintained school” means—
any community, foundation or voluntary school, and
any community F23... special school.
(6)In the definition of “maintained school”, the reference to a community, foundation or voluntary school or to a community F24... special school, is a reference to such a school within the meaning of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.]
[F25(7)In this section references to ”school examinations and assessment” do not include examinations taken or assessments carried out for the purpose of the award of a qualification within the meaning of section 56 of the Qualifications Wales Act 2015.]]
Textual Amendments
F12S. 29 omitted (1.9.2022 for specified purposes) by virtue of The Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (Consequential Amendments) (Primary Legislation) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/744), reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 3(4)
F13Words in s. 29 heading substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 12 (with art. 7)
F14Words in s. 29(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(a) (with art. 7)
F15Words in s. 29(1) substituted (19.12.2002) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), Sch. 17 para. 5(2) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/3185, arts. 2, 4, Sch. Pt. 1
F16Words in s. 29(2)(a) substituted (19.12.2002) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 189, Sch. 17 para. 5(3)(a) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/3185, arts. 2, 4, Sch. Pt. 1
F17S. 29(2)(b) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(b)(i) (with art. 7)
F18S. 29(2)(c) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(b)(ii) (with art. 7)
F19S. 29(2)(f) and preceding word repealed (19.12.2002) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 189, 215(2), Sch. 17 para. 5(3)(b), Sch. 22 Pt. 2 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/3185, arts. 2, 4, Sch. Pt. 1
F20S. 29(2A) inserted (19.12.2002) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 189, Sch. 17 para. 5(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/3185, arts. 2, 4, Sch. Pt. 1
F21Words in s. 29(3) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 215 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F22S. 29(5)(6) substituted for s. 29(5) (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(3), Sch. 12 para. 14; S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
F23Words in s. 29(5) omitted (W.) (1.10.2013) by virtue of School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 18(2)(a); S.I. 2013/1800, art. 3(j)
F24Words in s. 29(6) omitted (W.) (1.10.2013) by virtue of School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 18(2)(b); S.I. 2013/1800, art. 3(j)
F25S. 29(7) inserted (21.9.2015) by Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(2); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-13)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 29 modified (temp.) (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), arts. 1(1), 7(4) (with art. 7)
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Textual Amendments
F26Words in s. 30 heading substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 14 (with art. 7)
F27Word in s. 30 heading substituted (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(3), Sch. 12 para. 15(8); S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
F28S. 30 omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(a); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-13)
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F29S. 31 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 16 (with art. 7)
(1)In carrying out [F32its functions] under this Part [F33the National Assembly for Wales] shall—
F34(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F35(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)so far as relevant, have regard to—
(i)the requirements of [F36section 99 of the Education Act 2002] (general duties in respect of curriculum),
(ii)the [F37reasonable] requirements of industry, commerce, finance and the professions regarding education and training (including required standards of practical competence), and
[F38(iii)the reasonable requirements of persons with learning difficulties.]
(2)In carrying out those functions [F39the National Assembly for Wales] shall in addition have regard to information supplied [F40to it] by [F41Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales or Prif Arolygydd Ei Mawrhydi dros Addysg a Hyfforddiant yng Nghymru] or by any body designated by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.
F42(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F43(3A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F44(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F45(4A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F46(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F47(6)In this section “persons with learning difficulties” means—
(a)children with [F48additional learning needs (as defined in section 2 of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018)], and
(b)other persons who—
(i)have a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of persons of their age, or
(ii)have a disability which either prevents or hinders them from making use of educational facilities of a kind generally provided for persons of their age.
(7)But a person is not to be taken to have a learning difficulty solely because the language (or form of language) in which the person is or will be taught is different from a language (or form of language) which has at any time been spoken in the person's home.]]
Textual Amendments
F30S. 32 omitted (1.9.2022 for specified purposes) by virtue of The Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021 (Consequential Amendments) (Primary Legislation) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/744), reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 3(5)
F31Words in s. 32 heading substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 17 (with art. 7)
F32Words in s. 32(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(a)(i) (with art. 7)
F33Words in s. 32(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(a)(ii) (with art. 7)
F34S. 32(1)(a) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(a)(iii) (with art. 7)
F35S. 32(1)(b) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(a)(iii) (with art. 7)
F36Words in s. 32(1)(c)(i) substituted (19.12.2002 for W., 1.3.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 70 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. 1; S.I. 2003/124, art. 2
F37Word in s. 32(1)(c)(ii) inserted (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(2)(a); S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
F38S. 32(1)(c)(iii) substituted (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(2)(b); S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
F39Words in s. 32(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(b)(i) (with art. 7)
F40Words in s. 32(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(b)(ii) (with art. 7)
F41Words in s. 32(2) substituted (1.1.2001) by 2000 c. 21, s. 73(a); S.I. 2000/3230, art. 2, Sch.
F42S. 32(3) omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(b); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F43S. 32(3A) omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(b); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F44S. 32(4) omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(b); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F45S. 32(4A) repealed (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(4), Sch. 16 Pt. 4; S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a)(b) (with arts. 3-5)
F46S. 32(5) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(g) (with art. 7)
F47S. 32(6)(7) substituted for s. 32(6) (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(5); S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
F48Words in s. 32(6)(a) substituted (1.9.2021) by The Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/861), regs. 1, 3(2)
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F49S. 32ZA inserted (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(3), Sch. 12 para. 17; S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
F50Ss. 32ZA-32C omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
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F50Ss. 32ZA-32C omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F51S. 32A substituted (31.3.2009 for W.) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 162(10), 173(3)(4); S.I. 2009/784, art. 2(a)
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F50Ss. 32ZA-32C omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F52Ss. 32AA-32AD inserted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 24(4), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3
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F50Ss. 32ZA-32C omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F52Ss. 32AA-32AD inserted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 24(4), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3
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F50Ss. 32ZA-32C omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F52Ss. 32AA-32AD inserted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 24(4), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3
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F50Ss. 32ZA-32C omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F52Ss. 32AA-32AD inserted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 24(4), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3
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F50Ss. 32ZA-32C omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F53Ss. 32B, 32C inserted (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(3), Sch. 12 para. 19; S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
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F50Ss. 32ZA-32C omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F54Ss. 32BA-32BC inserted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 24(6), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3
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F50Ss. 32ZA-32C omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F54Ss. 32BA-32BC inserted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 24(6), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3
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F50Ss. 32ZA-32C omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F54Ss. 32BA-32BC inserted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 24(6), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3
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F50Ss. 32ZA-32C omitted (21.9.2015) by virtue of Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5), s. 60(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1687, art. 2 (with arts. 3-12)
F53Ss. 32B, 32C inserted (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(3), Sch. 12 para. 19; S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
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