Paragraph 39 I1

Section 41 (the learning and development requirements) is amended as follows.

In subsection (2)(c) for the words from “for the purpose” to “early learning goals” substitute “ for the specified purposes ”.

After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A)

In subsection (2)(c) “the specified purposes” means—

(a)

the purpose of ascertaining what children have achieved in relation to the early learning goals, and

(b)

such other purposes as the Secretary of State may by order specify.”