1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Education Act 1997 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1997.

(2) In this Order

“the 1996 Act” means the Education Act 1996(1);

“the 1997 Act” means the Education Act 1997;

“the Inspections Act” means the School Inspections Act 1996(2);

“NCVQ” means the National Council for Vocational Qualifications;

“QCA” means the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; and

“SCAA” means the School Curriculum and Assessment Authority.