Version Superseded: 19/12/2002
Point in time view as at 01/01/2001. This version of this provision has been superseded.
Education Act 1997, Section 32 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 03 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)In carrying out their functions under this Part the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales shall—
(a)comply with any directions given by the Secretary of State; and
(b)act in accordance with any plans approved by him; and
(c)so far as relevant, have regard to—
(i)the requirements of section 351 of the M1Education Act 1996 (general duties in respect of curriculum),
(ii)the requirements of industry, commerce, finance and the professions regarding education and training (including required standards of practical competence), and
(iii)the requirements of persons with special learning needs.
(2)In carrying out those functions the Authority shall in addition have regard to information supplied to them by [F1Her 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.
(3)Where in carrying out any of their functions under this Part the Authority accredit or approve any qualification, they may do so on such terms (including terms as to payment) and subject to such conditions as they may determine.
(4)Those conditions may in particular include conditions—
(a)placing a limit on the amount of the fee that can be demanded in respect of any award or authentication of the qualification in question; and
(b)requiring rights of entry to premises and to inspect and copy documents so far as necessary for the Authority to satisfy themselves that the appropriate standards are being maintained, in relation to the award or authentication of the qualification in question, by the persons receiving the accreditation or approval.
(5)Before exercising on any occasion their power to impose conditions falling within subsection (4)(a) the Authority shall obtain the consent of the Secretary of State as to such matters relating to the exercise of that power as he may determine.
(6)In this section “persons with special learning needs” has the same meaning as in section 26.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 32(2) substituted (1.1.2001) by 2000 c. 21, s. 73(a); S.I. 2000/3230, art. 2, Sch.
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