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F1Sch. 1A inserted (19.6.2009 for specified purposes, 1.8.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 86(8), 173(4); S.I. 2009/1513, art. 2(1); S.I. 2009/1606, art. 2
3(1)In paragraphs 1 and 2, a reference to a specified qualification is to an external qualification which is specified, or which is of a description specified, in regulations made by the Secretary of State.U.K.
(2)The regulations may specify qualifications, or descriptions of qualifications, by reference to an assessment made by the Council of the level of attainment demonstrated by a qualification; and for that purpose the regulations may confer a function (which may include the exercise of a discretion) on the Council.
(3)The regulations may make provision which applies subject to exceptions specified in the regulations.
(4)In sub-paragraph (1), “external qualification” has the meaning given in section 24 of the Education Act 1997.
4U.K.Level 1 literacy is the level of attainment in literacy which, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, is the minimum required in that respect by persons aged 19 and over in order to be able to operate effectively in day-to-day life.
5U.K.Entry level 3 numeracy is the level of attainment in numeracy which, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, is the minimum required in that respect by persons aged 19 and over in order to be able to operate effectively in day-to-day life.
6U.K.Level 2 is the level of attainment (in terms of breadth and depth) which, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, is demonstrated by the General Certificate of Secondary Education in five subjects, each at Grade C or above.
7U.K.Level 3 is the level of attainment (in terms of breadth and depth) which, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, is demonstrated by the General Certificate of Education at the advanced level in two subjects.
8U.K.In forming an opinion for the purposes of this Schedule, the Secretary of State may have regard, in particular, to advice or information relating to qualifications which is provided by—
(a)the Council, or
(b)the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
9(1)The Secretary of State may by order amend this Schedule so as to—U.K.
(a)add a category of qualification to Part 1;
(b)remove a category of qualification for the time being referred to in Part 1;
(c)substitute a different qualification for a qualification for the time being referred to in Part 2;
(d)make consequential amendments.
(2)The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1)(b) includes power to remove every category of qualification to which a paragraph of Part 1 for the time being applies.]
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