(1)A reference in the Education Acts to a “qualified teacher” is to a person who satisfies requirements specified in regulations.
(2)A requirement of regulations under this section may relate to—
(a)the possession of a specified qualification or experience of a specified kind;
(b)participation in or completion of a specified programme or course of training;
(c)compliance with a specified condition;
(d)an exercise of discretion by the Secretary of State, the National Assembly for Wales or another specified person.
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(4)The National Assembly for Wales shall consult the [F2Education Workforce Council] before making regulations under this section which make provision by reference to—
(a)the content of a course or programme, or
(b)the standard of education or training provided through a course or programme.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 132(3) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 2 para. 19(2); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F2Words in s. 132 substituted (1.4.2015) by Education (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 5), s. 50(4), Sch. 3 para. 1(4); S.I. 2015/29, art. 3(w)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 132 amended (W.) (temp. from 19.12.2002) by The Education Act 2002 (Transitional Provisions) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/3184), reg. 6(1)
Commencement Information
I1S. 132 partly in force; s. 132 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 216; s. 132 in force for W. at 19.12.2002 by S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I
I2S. 132 in force at 1.8.2003 except in relation to W. by S.I. 2003/1667, art. 3
(1)Regulations may provide that specified work may not be carried out by a person in a school [F3in England] unless he—
(a)is a qualified teacher, or
(b)satisfies specified requirements.
(2)Regulations specifying work for the purpose of this section may make provision by reference to—
(a)one or more specified activities, or
(b)the circumstances in which activities are carried out.
(3)Provision by virtue of subsection (2) may, in particular, be made by reference to an activity specified in a document of the kind mentioned in section 124(3).
(4)A requirement of regulations under this section may, in particular, relate to—
(a)the possession of a specified qualification or experience of a specified kind;
(b)participation in or completion of a specified programme or course of training;
(c)compliance with a specified condition;
(d)an exercise of discretion by the Secretary of State, the National Assembly for Wales, another specified person or another person of a specified description.
(5)Regulations may limit the period of time during which work may be carried out by a person in reliance on subsection (1)(b).
(6)In this section “school” means—
(a)a school maintained by a [F4local authority], or
(b)a special school not so maintained.
Textual Amendments
F3Words in s. 133(1) inserted (1.4.2015) by Education (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 5), s. 50(4), Sch. 3 para. 1(5); S.I. 2015/29, art. 3(w)
F4Words in Act 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. 11(2)
Commencement Information
I3S. 133 partly in force; s. 133 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 216; s. 133 in force for W. at 19.12.2002 by S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I
I4S. 133 in force at 1.8.2003 except in relation to W. by S.I. 2003/1667, art. 3
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Textual Amendments
F5Words in s. 134 heading inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 2 para. 19(3)(d); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F6S. 134 repealed (1.4.2015) by Education (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 5), s. 50(4), Sch. 3 para. 3; S.I. 2015/29, art. 3(x) (with art. 4)
Commencement Information
I5S. 134 partly in force; s. 134 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 216; s. 134(1)(4)(5) in force for W. at 19.12.2002 by S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I
(1)Regulations may provide that a person may serve as the head teacher of a school only if he is a qualified teacher.
(2)Regulations may provide that a person may serve as the head teacher of a school only if he has a specified qualification (in addition to any qualification required by virtue of subsection (1)).
(3)A provision of regulations under subsection (2) shall not apply to a person who has been appointed as the head teacher of a school before the commencement of the provision.
(4)Regulations under subsection (2) shall not prevent a person from carrying out the functions of the head teacher of a school—
(a)pending the appointment of a head teacher, or
(b)in the absence of the head teacher.
(5)In this section “school” means—
(a)a school maintained by a [F4local authority], or
(b)a special school not so maintained.
Textual Amendments
F4Words in Act 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. 11(2)
Commencement Information
I6S. 135 partly in force; s. 135 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 216; s. 135 in force for W. at 19.12.2002 by S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I
I7S. 135 in force at 1.10.2003 except in relation to W. by S.I. 2003/1667, art. 5