Childcare Act 2006

In section 79S of the Children Act 1989 (general functions of the Assembly), in subsection (2) omit the words from “but the regulations” to the end of the subsection.

14

In section 79U of the Children Act 1989 (rights of entry etc. ) in subsection (1) omit “England or”.

15

In section 79V of the Children Act 1989 (function of local authorities), after “local authority” insert “ in Wales ” .

16

In section 79W of the Children Act 1989 (requirement for certificate of suitability), in subsection (1) after “children” (in the first place where it occurs) insert “ in Wales ” .

17

In section 105 of the Children Act 1989 (interpretation) in subsection (5A)(b) omit “England and”.

18

• (1) Schedule 9A to the Children Act 1989 (child minding and day care for young children) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the heading, after “children” insert “ in Wales ” .

• (3) In paragraph 1 (exemption of certain schools), in sub-paragraph (1)(c), omit “the Secretary of State or”.

• (4) In paragraph 4 (disqualification for registration)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1), after “day care” insert “ in Wales ” ,

• (b) in sub-paragraph (2)(f), after “Part XA” insert “ , or Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006, ” ,

• (c) in sub-paragraph (3), after “day care” (in each place where it occurs) insert “ in Wales ” ,

• (d) in sub-paragraph (4), after “day care” (in each place where it occurs) insert “ in Wales ” , and

• (e) in sub-paragraph (5), after “day care” (in each place where it occurs) insert “ in Wales ” .

• (5) In paragraph 5 (offences relating to disqualification)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a)—

• (i) after “child minder” insert “ in Wales ” ,

• (ii) after “child minding” insert “ in Wales ” ,

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “any of sub-paragraphs (3) to (5)” substitute “ sub-paragraph (4) or (5) ” , and

• (c) for sub-paragraph (2) substitute—

(2) A person who contravenes sub-paragraph (4) of paragraph 4 shall not be guilty of an offence under this paragraph if— (a) he is disqualified for registration by virtue only of regulations made under sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 4, and (b) he proves that he did not know, and had no reasonable grounds for believing, that he was living in the same household as a person who was disqualified for registration or in a household in which such a person was employed.

• (6) In paragraph 6 (certificates of registration), in sub-paragraph (5)—

• (a) in paragraph (a) for “(in England or in Wales)” substitute “ in Wales ” , and

• (b) in paragraph (b) after “any premises” insert “ in Wales ” .

• (7) In paragraph 8 (co-operation between authorities), omit sub-paragraph (1).

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

19

In Schedule 4A to the Water Industry Act 1991 (premises that are not to be disconnected for non-payment of charges) for paragraph 12 substitute—

(12) (1) Premises in England which are used for the provision of childcare by a person who is registered (otherwise than as a childminder) under Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006 in respect of the premises. (2) Premises in Wales which are used for the provision of day care for children by a person who is registered under Part 10A of the Children Act 1989 in respect of the premises.

Education Act 1996 (c. 56)

20

In the heading to section 17 of the Education Act 1996, for “nursery education” substitute “ nursery schools ”.

21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

• (1) Section 329A of the Education Act 1996 (review or assessment of educational needs at request of responsible body) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (11), for “relevant nursery education” substitute “ relevant early years education ”.

• (3) In subsection (13)(c), for “nursery”, in both places, substitute “ early years ”.

• (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23

In section 509A of the Education Act 1996 (travel arrangements for children receiving nursery education otherwise than at school)—

• (a) in the heading and in each of subsections (1), (3) and (4) for “nursery education” substitute “ early years education ”, and

• (b) for subsection (5) substitute—

(5) In this section “relevant early years education” means— (a) in relation to England, early years provision as defined by section 20 of the Childcare Act 2006 which is provided under arrangements made by a local authority in England in pursuance of the duty imposed by section 7 of that Act (whether or not the local authority provides the early years provision); (b) in relation to Wales, nursery education which is provided— (i) by a local education authority in Wales, or (ii) by any other person who is in receipt of financial assistance given by a local authority under arrangements made by them in pursuance of the duty imposed by section 118 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.

24

In section 512 of the Education Act 1996 (LEA functions concerning provision of meals etc.)—

• (a) in subsection (1)(c) for “relevant funded nursery education” substitute “ relevant funded early years education ”, and

• (b) in subsection (6) for the definition of “relevant funded nursery education” substitute—

“relevant funded early years education”, in relation to a local education authority in England, means early years provision as defined by section 20 of the Childcare Act 2006 which is provided by a person, other than the governing body of a maintained school (within the meaning of section 20(7) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998) or a maintained nursery school, under arrangements made by a local authority in pursuance of the duty imposed by section 7 of the 2006 Act (duty to secure prescribed early years provision free of charge); “relevant funded early years education”, in relation to a local education authority in Wales, means education provided by a person other than the governing body of a maintained school (within the meaning of section 20(7) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998) or a maintained nursery school— (a) under arrangements made with that person by the authority in pursuance of the duty imposed on the authority by section 118 of that Act (duty of LEA to secure sufficient nursery education), and (b) in consideration of financial assistance provided by the authority under those arrangements.

25

• (1) Section 515 of the Education Act 1996 (provision of teaching services for day nurseries) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1) after “a day nursery” insert “ in England or Wales or to a registered early years provider in England ”.

• (3) In subsection (3)—

• (a) in paragraph (b) after “the day nursery” insert “ or (as the case may be) the registered early years provider ”, and

• (b) in paragraph (c) for the words from “including” to the end of the paragraph substitute

including— (i) in relation to England, any charges to be imposed in connection with the arrangements, and (ii) in relation to Wales, where the teacher's school and the day nursery are in the areas of different local education authorities, financial adjustments between those authorities.

• (4) For subsection (4) substitute—

(4) In this section— - “day nursery” means a day nursery provided under section 18 of the Children Act 1989 (provision by local authorities of day care for pre-school and other children); - “registered early years provider” means a person registered under Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006.

26

• (1) Section 535 of the Education Act 1996 (provision of teaching services for day nurseries) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1) after “a day nursery” insert “ in England or Wales or to a registered early years provider in England ”.

• (3) In subsection (3)—

• (a) in paragraph (b) after “the day nursery” insert “ or (as the case may be) the registered early years provider ”, and

• (b) in paragraph (c) for the words from “including” to the end of the paragraph substitute

including— (i) in relation to England, any charges to be imposed in connection with the arrangements, and (ii) in relation to Wales, where the teacher's school and the day nursery are in the areas of different local education authorities, financial adjustments between those authorities.

• (4) For subsection (4) substitute—

(4) In this section— - “day nursery” means a day nursery provided under section 18 of the Children Act 1989 (provision by local authorities of day care for pre-school and other children); - “registered early years provider” means a person registered under Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006.

27

• (1) Section 548 of the Education Act 1996 (no right to give corporal punishment) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1)(c) for “specified nursery education” substitute “ specified early years education ”.

• (3) For subsection (8) substitute—

(8) “Specified early years education” means— (a) in relation to England, early years provision as defined by section 20 of the Childcare Act 2006 which is provided under arrangements made by a local authority in England in pursuance of the duty imposed by section 7 of that Act (whether or not the local authority provides the early years provision); (b) in relation to Wales, full-time or part-time education suitable for children who have not attained compulsory school age which is provided— (i) by a local education authority in Wales, or (ii) by any other person who is in receipt of financial assistance given by such an authority under arrangements made by them in pursuance of the duty imposed by section 118 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.

Education Act 1997 (c. 44)

28

In section 38 of the Education Act 1997 (inspection of local education authorities), in subsection (2A)(b), after “sections 25 and 26” insert “ of the Children Act 2004 ”.

Police Act 1997 (c. 50)

29

In section 113F of the Police Act 1997 (criminal record certificates: supplementary), in subsection (1)—

• (a) before paragraph (a) insert—

(za) for the purposes of Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006 (regulation of provision of childcare in England) and regulations made under it, the applicant's suitability to look after or be in regular contact with children;

,

• (b) in paragraph (a), omit the words “England and”, and

• (c) in paragraph (c) omit the words “section 71 of the Children Act 1989 or”.

School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31)

30

In section 118 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (duty of LEA as respects availability of nursery education)—

• (a) in subsection (1) after “a local education authority” insert “ in Wales ”, and

• (b) in subsection (2)(b) for “the Secretary of State” substitute “ the National Assembly for Wales ”.

31

Section 118A of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (duties of LEA in respect of childcare) is omitted.

32

• (1) Section 119 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (early years development and childcare partnerships) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1), after “local education authority” insert “ in Wales ”.

• (3) In subsection (2), for “the Secretary of State” substitute “ the Assembly ”.

• (4) In subsection (5), omit paragraph (ab).

• (5) In subsection (6), for “The Secretary of State” substitute “ The Assembly ”.

33

• (1) Section 122 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (inspection of nursery education) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the heading, after “nursery education” insert “ in Wales ”.

• (3) In subsection (1), after “nursery education” insert “ in Wales ”.

34

In section 123 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (children with special educational needs)—

• (a) in subsections (1)(a), (2) and (3A) for “relevant nursery education” substitute “ relevant early years education ”, and

• (b) for subsection (4) substitute—

(4) In this section “relevant early years education” means— (a) in relation to England, early years provision as defined by section 20 of the Childcare Act 2006 which is provided under arrangements made by a local authority in England in pursuance of the duty imposed by section 7 of that Act (whether or not the local authority provides the early years provision); (b) in relation to Wales, nursery education which is provided— (i) by a local education authority in Wales, or (ii) by any other person who is in receipt of financial assistance given by such an authority under arrangements made by them in pursuance of the duty imposed by section 118.

35

In section 142 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (general interpretation) for subsection (5) substitute—

(5) For the purposes of this Act children are to be regarded as admitted to a school for nursery education if— (a) in the case of a school in England, they are admitted for early years provision as defined by section 20 of the Childcare Act 2006 and are not, or are not to be, placed on admission in a reception class or any more senior class, and (b) in the case of a school in Wales, if they are, or are to be, placed on admission in a nursery class.

36

• (1) Schedule 26 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (inspection of nursery education) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the title of the Schedule after “nursery education” insert “ in Wales ”.

• (3) In paragraph 1(1)—

• (a) in paragraph (za) after “school” (in each place where it occurs) insert “ in Wales ”;

• (b) in paragraph (a) after “local education authority” insert “ in Wales ”;

• (c) in paragraph (b) after “local education authority” insert “ in Wales ”.

• (4) In paragraph 1(2) after “local education authority” insert “ in Wales ”.

• (5) In paragraph 1(3)(b)(ii) after “local education authority” insert “ in Wales ”.

• (6) In paragraph 2(1)—

• (a) omit paragraph (a), and

• (b) for paragraph (c) substitute—

(c) “the Chief Inspector” (without more) means the Chief Inspector for Wales.

• (7) For paragraph 2(5) substitute—

(5) In this Schedule, “well-being” in relation to children for whom nursery education is provided in Wales, is a reference to their well-being having regard to the matters mentioned in section 25(2) of the Children Act 2004.

• (8) In paragraph 3 for “the Secretary of State” substitute “ the Assembly ”.

• (9) In paragraph 4—

• (a) for “the Secretary of State” (in both places where it occurs) substitute “ the Assembly ”, and

• (b) for “the Secretary of State's” substitute “ the Assembly's ”.

• (10) In paragraph 5 for “the Secretary of State” substitute “ the Assembly ”.

• (11) Omit the following—

• (a) paragraph 6A,

• (b) in the cross-heading before paragraph 7, the words “6A or”,

• (c) in paragraph 7, the words “6A or”,

• (d) paragraph 13A,

• (e) paragraph 14(1),

• (f) in paragraph 16, the words “6A or”, and

• (g) in paragraph 18, sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (4)(a).

Protection of Children Act 1999 (c. 14)

37

In section 2A of the Protection of Children Act 1999 (power of certain authorities to refer individuals for inclusion in list of persons considered unsuitable to work with children), in subsection (1)(a) for “or Part XA of the Children Act 1989” substitute “ , Part 10A of the Children Act 1989 or Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006 ”.

38

In section 9 of the Protection of Children Act 1999 (the Tribunal), in subsection (2)—

• (a) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (e), and

• (b) at the end of paragraph (f) insert

or (g) on an appeal under, or by virtue of, Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006.

Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43)

39

In section 36 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (meaning of “regulated position”) in subsection (13) for paragraph (c) substitute—

(c) in relation to England— (i) a person registered under Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006, otherwise than as a childminder, for providing care on premises on which the child is cared for, (ii) a person registered under Part 3 of that Act as a childminder who is providing early years or later years childminding (within the meaning of that Part of that Act) for the child, (ca) in relation to Wales, a person registered under Part 10A of the Children Act 1989 for providing day care on premises on which the child is cared for, and

.

40

In section 42 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (interpretation of Part 2) in subsection (1) for the definition of “day care premises” substitute—

“day care premises” means— (a) in relation to England, premises in respect of which a person is registered, otherwise than as a childminder, under Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006, (b) in relation to Wales, premises in respect of which a person is registered under Part 10A of the Children Act 1989 for providing day care,

.

Education Act 2002 (c. 32)

41

In section 153 of the Education Act 2002 (powers of LEA in respect of funded nursery education)—

• (a) in subsection (1), after “local education authority” insert “ in Wales ”, and

• (b) in subsection (2)(a), omit “the Secretary of State or (as respects local education authorities in Wales)”.

42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Children Act 2004 (c. 31)

43

In section 12 of the Children Act 2004 (information databases) in subsection (8) for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a) a person registered under Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006 (regulation of provision of childcare in England);

.

Education Act 2005 (c. 18)

44

In section 59(1) of the Education Act 2005 (combined reports)—

• (a) in paragraph (b) after “for children” insert “ in Wales ”,

• (b) in paragraph (c) after “nursery education” insert “ in Wales ”,

• (c) omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (c), and

• (d) at the end of paragraph (d) insert

and (e) Chapters 2 and 3 of Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006 (regulation of early years and later years provision in England).

SCHEDULE 3

Part 1 — The curriculum

Part 2 — Other repeals

Meaning of “early childhood services” for purposes of section 3

Children's centres: consultation

Meaning of “young child”

Powers of local authority in relation to the provision of childcare

Maintenance of the two childcare registers

Power of constable to assist in exercise of powers of entry

Information to be included in annual reports

Cases where consent to disclosure withheld

Employees not to be regarded as providing childcare

Provision of information about young children: transitory provision

Disqualification for registration under Children Act 1989

Subordinate legislation: general provisions

Interpretation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Education Act 2002 (c. 32)

Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42)

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)

Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54)

Children Act 1989 (c. 41)

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

Education Act 1996 (c. 56)

Education Act 1997 (c. 44)

Police Act 1997 (c. 50)

School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31)

Protection of Children Act 1999 (c. 14)

Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43)

Education Act 2002 (c. 32)

Children Act 2004 (c. 31)

Education Act 2005 (c. 18)

Editorial notes

[^c1651009]: S. 103 partly in force; s. 103(1) in force at Royal Assent for certain purposes see s. 109(1)

[^key-00d37dd99ef45db21ea0c92102c51c20]: S. 91 in force at 6.4.2007 by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 4

[^key-014da54dede4acadf907a05822806f4d]: S. 43 in force at 20.12.2006 by S.I. 2006/3360, art. 2(c)

[^key-017494cd7ffef615d01e5632d6d5871f]: Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 1.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-0214e0d3fb978d1d6ea4b049c0584a80]: S. 98(1A) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 62(3); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-022874e8f5005ef122253941e9a36691]: Words in s. 54 heading inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 11(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-026ba1d8b8d34f19f5f0ba84bbf08616]: Words in s. 32(2) omitted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 2(2)(b); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-02d599ae56399ae09c7f5291e1444b98]: Words in s. 76(4) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 45(4); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-03047bbba1499172a2f09f2eeab84815]: S. 98(1B) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 24(3) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-0341cd4aeda0b712a56f5f4490e16be5]: Words in s. 37(2) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 8(3); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-0383480707b4a4360aed8c5c11bbc75f]: Word in s. 56(2) substituted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 13(3)(a) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-03b7ae310eb3be9e4fc02b35139223a1]: Words in s. 58(5) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 23; S.I. 2014/889, art. 3(m)

[^key-040cc50643d6e386ad86fccc81e4e7f6]: S. 36(5)(aa)(ab) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 7(6); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-0480fb87e001a12f50803b090ce26e7a]: S. 17 in force at 1.10.2007 by S.I. 2007/2717, art. 2(a)

[^key-04dba016ce98dfb3b1364253b867d724]: S. 12 in force at 1.5.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 5

[^key-058bf9301f8066b328ec10304320c27a]: S. 61 in force at 1.10.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/2717, art. 2(c)

[^key-0747115e551b94fe1dc433377c5c719d]: S. 76(6A) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 45(6); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-075918b05557be36fd592b382563faf3]: Words in s. 87(1) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 57(2); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-07922739ff54c064cb2f3ad95435e031]: Words in s. 38(5) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 10; S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-07c2c317d1bff73050d1b789968cdad4]: Words in s. 67(5) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 31(3)(a); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-07d3b572b2b82c162c7deda86b187baa]: S. 83 in force at 20.12.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3360, art. 2(d)

[^key-0869fc135f7f5e0056a78120365b9df4]: S. 7 in force at 1.9.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2008/2261 , art. 2 (with Sch. 1 )

[^key-089dafc28a2a03b23286e8ba63176c4e]: S. 76(3A)-(3C) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 45(3); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-09492ea0311129bfdbc0e86ac5faba67]: Words in s. 98(1) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 62(2)(b); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-0a3945f4532107113b9b63c7c593555a]: Words in s. 69 inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 34(7); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-0a64b378bb110534a144b19a3c98e37b]: Word in s. 35(4) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 6(4); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-0c0d9c8ae6ab2457cff4e96b168f7a7c]: S. 33(1) excluded (E.W.) (1.9.2008) by Childcare (Exemptions from Registration) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/979), arts. 1(1), 2(1), 3, 6, 8

[^key-0cc6cf9f9052a7a5d28d0a64ecc411d2]: Words in s. 96(5) omitted (1.1.2016) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 76(3)(b), 164(1); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 6(a)

[^key-0d0a9ce1b23ff30336b22b0a5f475a97]: S. 21 in force at 20.12.2006 by S.I. 2006/3360, art. 2(b)

[^key-0d2d27441481f64b01ecbdfec896c8f9]: S. 15(1) 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. 58(2)(a)

[^key-0e84a98749fb551c97538e38d49ddf01]: S. 48 in force at 1.9.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-0e8961ea4e5e1f01eb79470806240677]: Words in s. 44(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 12 para. 41; S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1

[^key-0f74aec8e61b3be116c373d4a90265b2]: S. 95 in force at 1.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-0ff8a0e08f1904de2295257382e2944d]: Words in s. 77(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 47(3); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-1007ab853f66d3563ccd16a3e199da52]: Words in s. 77(1) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 47(2)(b); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-110617a6bfee6f20239f6c652e49595e]: Words in s. 37(3) substituted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 7(5) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-11064f4c709e6b287d21773be40b0e75]: Words in s. 13B(2)(b) inserted (26.3.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 74(2), 164(2)(c)

[^key-110bbe37069f0cb69974887c2e04c6b5]: Words in s. 53(2)(a)(iii) substituted (5.1.2015) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), s. 173(4), Sch. 1 para. 34(2)(c); S.I. 2014/3364, art. 2(z)

[^key-113c86744d937c76363f520df833014f]: Words in s. 55(4) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 18(4); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-11713b8e880a3765a050e300b9fb4904]: Words in s. 72(1) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 40; S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-117e5155985b77d7d4f086508401540b]: S. 42(6AA) inserted (1.4.2010 for specified purposes) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), ss. 160(4), 269(4); S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with arts. 5-20)

[^key-120ce9d6ca1acec8783d3ecba978f789]: S. 9 in force at 1.10.2007 by S.I. 2007/2717, art. 2(a)

[^key-13254e6b6b0d70670cab4b8ec3c219af]: S. 55 in force at 1.9.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-135d96904659ea617bdcb713eb482bb1]: Ss. 78A, 78B inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 49; S.I. 2014/889, art. 3(m)

[^key-13bee34f348f77cb8612167e54532cfc]: Words in s. 76 inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 45(7); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-13de0f32e27538b4f1b3d114e3254f67]: S. 63(1)(a)(2)-(6) in force at 6.4.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 4 (with art. 6, Sch. para. 3)

[^key-14931edaa8efca53b89c7ee9cf144aba]: Words in s. 96(5) substituted (1.1.2016) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 76(3)(a), 164(1); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 6(a)

[^key-14c8f92bcb29d7d43142406363ef8a6f]: S. 75 in force at 20.12.2006 by S.I. 2006/3360, art. 2(e)

[^key-1502d9d8d9884070b520f29ca1075516]: S. 82 in force at 6.4.2007 by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 4

[^key-15fece4c6ec33bfb845cb32a1e92b66d]: Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 6.4.2007 by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 4

[^key-165caf1978521c7505279d0d38387e2f]: S. 103(1) in force at 1.9.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-16f1de366463ada7ef2ccff41839a21d]: S. 37 in force at 1.9.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-1775f50df261d3d193605f5c6ad8c958]: Words in s. 54(1)(a) substituted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 11(3)(a) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-17a1ae49fa20ab3d7286e0e3b3770822]: Ss. 76A, 76B and cross-heading inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 46; S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-17f6f9d47cba47aae59599eeca9d040e]: Sch. 2 para. 42 repealed (1.9.2007 for E., 31.10.2010 for W.) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 18 Pt. 6; S.I. 2007/1801, art. 3(h); S.I. 2010/2543, art. 2(m)

[^key-186d39f2f717a472574bd54bc92edad5]: S. 85 in force at 6.4.2007 by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 4

[^key-193ae2a56283e3791cfc796da4484b12]: S. 99 in force at 30.3.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 2

[^key-194776425fbc60327fa290f5f2ec383d]: S. 100 repealed (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 1(4), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3

[^key-195ca1c33514531b4dc5d9cadc3e3d08]: S. 35 in force at 1.9.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-19b70b81ed8ade256d605cf768e69ee9]: Words in s. 98(1) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 62(2)(c); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-19c02c9091de42822d08ce8fb0afda78]: Words in s. 54(1)(b) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 11(3)(b) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-19ff9dfe04c618e71ad077218647aed0]: Words in s. 65(1)(a) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 20(b) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-1a3ae90b319042367a7e6972ab8f64b5]: Word in s. 73(10) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 41(8); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-1a4821666e6dd67762c13fd1beeb1ca5]: Sch. 2 para. 28 in force at 1.4.2008 by S.I. 2008/17, art. 3(b)

[^key-1a716b78e3169914a93391d60f4f307a]: Words in s. 36(4) substituted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 6(3) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-1aecba986bfbfeee7b2e22d164e5e348]: S. 56 in force at 1.9.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-1b48a2f1978de43553d2dd5ead0b78c4]: Words in s. 55(2) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 18(3)(a); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-1b87f32f883e85bff344a65c4ac2b163]: S. 56(2A) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 13(4) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-1bda3d57c211e1399ce5384b9e981734]: S. 35(4A) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 6(5); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-1bf60a92ce48727e19e02bad9f23fa4c]: Words in s. 36(2)(b) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 7(3)(b); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-1c1b2ace2e2d069734e64c3424ad868a]: Words in s. 56(1)(a) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 13(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-1c949570aa79b966ecee49406b502a51]: Words in s. 34(5) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 5(5); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-1d58609a721c5512ac25bce41f6fd737]: Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 1.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-1e6defadadf244d02834739582630927]: S. 9A inserted (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 87(3), 139(6); S.I. 2014/889, art. 5(d)

[^key-1ec04524c77d82169f372d21f96518c2]: Words in s. 12(8) substituted by 2010 c. 15, Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 89 (as inserted (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 6 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)

[^key-1effdee8968bcdc4e05b42bff9865524]: Words in s. 70(1) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 37(2); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-1f08ce0a66a6d8c3b9f6e9634ea1645b]: Words in s. 18(8)(a) repealed (1.4.2011 for E., 1.12.2017 for W.) by Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (c. 23), s. 44(4), Sch. 1 para. 19(3)(a), Sch. 4; S.I. 2010/2981, art. 4(a)(l); S.I. 2017/948, art. 2(a)(c)(iv)

[^key-1f23b17c22dbf2ee98b110487bd72fa1]: S. 105(3)(c) omitted (1.1.2016) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 2 para. 19; S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 6(b)

[^key-1f2f6037bfb4b2008300813acc69b3df]: Words in s. 93(4)(b) omitted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 60(4)(b); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-1fa674bc1da65936d53ca269cc67c995]: Words in s. 98(1) substituted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 14 para. 117; S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(gg)

[^key-20880929a92814ee199633d9244b0444]: S. 57A(2)(a)(i)(ii) substituted for words (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 16(3) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-21676fc3797ea8138aaf867639981ab2]: Words in s. 62(1) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 17(3)(a) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-218807171ddd1fde770b9cbfcb3c55bf]: Sch. 2 para. 30 in force at 1.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)

[^key-219313a606c04988c38636980b633428]: Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 1.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-236866811c7f6a59e4edcba0309d96c6]: Words in s. 46(1B) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 8 para. 18(2); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-23960f13bd444092d0fbef291cfa04d1]: Words in s. 66(1) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 30; S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-246f15ab3aa1d6fabb41089498b2224c]: Words in s. 6(6) substituted by 2010 c. 15 Sch. 26 Pt. 1 para. 88 (as inserted) (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 6 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)

[^key-2489f3ee6d835792081a703e62464c35]: Words in s. 74(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 42(2)(b); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-24ea7af79a54334777cae4b5152c4f4b]: S. 55(1A) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 18(2); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-254cd592b23ba17ed16ef020cd791223]: S. 86 in force at 6.4.2007 by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 4

[^key-2666dcdcee97549bf99404093ba341f2]: Sch. 2 para. 18(1)-(4) (5)(a) (7) in force at 1.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-266eea94519e00dd1d2bbf367f6984e5]: Word in s. 54(4) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 17(4); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-267c0c74ffa6823429e933dc1d1dc084]: Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 1.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-26e7e821d4f07ead4351a385b0c5937d]: S. 61(4) repealed (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 14 para. 112, Sch. 18 Pt. 5; S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(gg)(ii)

[^key-2807ddf1624bc3888350b4a2358a6c50]: S. 59(6)(aa) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 24(4); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-283b9975ccc3a172bfddeafcabb859f0]: S. 54 in force at 1.9.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)

[^key-294b001ebfc04d32be9467f5eeb9605c]: Words in s. 36(1A) omitted (1.1.2016) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 2 para. 3(b); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 6(b)

[^key-297704f9d5542806f30617a6b0d165ba]: S. 68(3)(a)(b) substituted for words (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 22(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-29df49dd3bc96dbd2d2f1298940cf53a]: Words in s. 68(5) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 33(6); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

[^key-2b4c48bbf260bb8792bead9dacaf49a5]: Words in s. 75(6) omitted (8.4.2013) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 24 para. 27 (with s. 135(4)); S.I. 2013/453, art. 4(f)

[^key-2be2e748e2c7926913b0f28f998af043]: S. 94 omitted (1.1.2016) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 2 para. 18; S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 6(b)

[^key-2be32a5617005fe2b972437671d1423f]: S. 71 in force at 20.12.2006 by S.I. 2006/3360, art. 2(e)

[^key-2c844a727daf26285826437d41cda14a]: S. 90 in force at 6.4.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 4

[^key-2cc242e3962e86a6866059027f3e5663]: S. 103(2) in force at 1.4.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 3

[^key-2d2cb1d02fccbb562cbed956053801b6]: Words in s. 13B(4)(b) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-2d518bea69d5874190b7d731e68c05d5]: S. 32(6) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 2 (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)

[^key-2d645b5709d3cf46e4be1c8829fb0425]: S. 73 in force at 6.4.2007 by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 4

[^key-2da4d07ab60bf2a6235ccc8adfb1640f]: S. 15 modified (3.11.2016) by Childcare Act 2016 (c. 5), ss. 2(7), 7(2); S.I. 2016/1055, reg. 2(b)