7. Notwithstanding regulation 2(2)(b) above, sections 183(3)(b) and (c), (4)(b) and (5)(c), 187 and 188(7) of, and Schedule 11 to, the Act and any regulations made under section 186 (other than under that section as it applies by virtue of section 228(4) of the Act in relation to a former maintained special school being conducted by an education association) of, or Schedule 11 to, the Act shall not apply in relation to the conduct of a special school by an education association.