5.—(1) This paragraph applies where before 1st September 1994 a local education authority serve on the parent of a child in accordance with section 7(9) of the 1981 Act a copy of the statement of special educational needs made for that child under that section.
(2) In any case to which this paragraph applies—
(a)section 8 of the 1981 Act shall continue to have effect on and after 1st September 1994, and
(b)section 170 of the Act shall not apply,
with respect to any appeal against the special educational provision specified in the statement served under section 7(9) of the 1981 Act.