(1)In this Chapter—
“” has the same meaning as in Part 2 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31);
“federation” and “federated school” [F1in relation to England ] have the meaning given by section 24;
“maintained school” means a community, foundation or voluntary school, a community or foundation special school or a maintained nursery school;
“maintained nursery school” means a nursery school which is maintained by a [F2local authority] and is not a special school;
“statutory provision” means a provision contained in an Act or in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30).
(2)In this Chapter—
(a)references to a school having a delegated budget are references to the governing body of the school being entitled to manage the school’s budget share, and
(b)where a school has a delegated budget the governing body are accordingly said to have a right to a delegated budget.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 39(1) inserted (28.4.2014) by Education (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 7), ss. 19(6), 33(2); S.I. 2014/1066, art. 2
F2Words 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), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 11(2)
Commencement Information
I1S. 39 partly in force; s. 39 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 216; s. 39(2) and the definition of "budget share" in s. 39(1) in force for E. at 1.10.2002 by S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in art. 4, Sch.)
I2S. 39(1) in force at 1.4.2003 for specified purposes except in relation to W. by S.I. 2003/124, art. 4
I3S. 39(1) in force at 1.9.2003 so far as not already in force except in relation to W. by S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4
I4S. 39(1) in force at 1.9.2004 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2004/1728, art. 5, Sch. Pt. 2
I5S. 39(1) in force at 31.10.2005 for W. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.
I6S. 39(2) in force at 31.10.2005 for W. by S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.