(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings provisions of the Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 into force on 30 October 2009 and 4 January 2010.
The effect of the provisions of the Measure brought into force on 30 October 2009 is as follows:
Section 1(4) defines “relevant places” and paragraph (j) which refers to places where work experience is undertaken is brought into force for the purpose of section 12 so that the travel behaviour code will cover travel to such places.
Section 12 requires the Welsh Ministers to make a travel behaviour code setting out standards of behaviour required of learners when travelling to and from their places of learning.
Section 26 and Schedule 2 contain repeals.
The effect of the provisions of the Measure brought into force on 4 January 2010 is as follows:
Section 13 amends section 89 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 so as to incorporate the travel behaviour code into a school’s behaviour policy.
Section 14 allows a local authority to withdraw transport from a learner who fails to comply with the travel behaviour code.
Section 17(4) requires a headteacher to assist a local authority to enforce the travel behaviour code.