Provisions coming into force on 28th February 2009

2.  The following provisions of the Act come into force on 28th February 2009—

• section 82 (apprenticeships: functions of Learning and Skills Council for England);

• section 85 (co-operation as regards provision of 14-19 education and training);

• section 159 (approved external qualifications: England);

• section 161(1), (2), (3)(a) and (5) to (9) (functions of Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in England and Northern Ireland).