SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 18Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales

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After section 336 there is inserted—

336ZA Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales

1

There shall be a tribunal to be known as Tribiwnlys Anghenion Addysgol Arbennig Cymru or the Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales.

2

Sections 333 to 336 shall apply in relation to that tribunal as they apply in relation to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal, but as if—

a

functions of the Secretary of State were functions of the National Assembly for Wales,

b

references to the Secretary of State were references to the National Assembly for Wales,

c

requirements for the Treasury’s consent were omitted.

3

The powers of the National Assembly for Wales under sections 333(4) and (5) and 334(2) are exercisable only with the agreement of the Secretary of State.