Part 10Independent schools
Chapter 1Regulation of independent schools
Requirement of registration
I3158 The registers
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There shall continue to be—
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a register of independent schools in Wales.
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The register of independent schools in Wales shall be kept by F5the Welsh Ministers.
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The Welsh Ministers must publish a list of the schools included in the register of independent schools in Wales, as amended from time to time.
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If the Welsh Ministers have been provided with the necessary information by the proprietor of the school, the published list must specify the type or types of additional learning provision made by a school on the list for pupils with additional learning needs (if any).
I2I4159 Unregistered schools
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A person who conducts an independent school which is not a registered school is guilty of an offence.
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A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to—
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a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or
b
imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,
or to both.
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Where the Chief Inspector has reasonable cause to believe that an offence under subsection (1) is being committed on any premises, he may at any reasonable time—
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enter and inspect the premises, and
b
inspect and take copies of any records or other documents which he has reasonable cause to believe may be required for the purposes of proceedings in relation to such an offence.
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F1Section 58 of the Education Act 2005 (computer records) applies in relation to the inspection of records or other documents under subsection (4)(b).
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It is an offence wilfully to obstruct the Chief Inspector in the exercise of his functions under subsection (4).
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A person guilty of an offence under subsection (6) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.