Explanatory note

This Order brings the provisions of the Education Act 2011 that are identified in articles 2, 3, 4 and 5 into force on 1st September and 1st October 2012 and 1st August and 1st September 2013 respectively.

Article 2 commences paragraph 2 of Schedule 11, which imposes a requirement on local authorities to seek proposals for the establishment of new Academies, so far as that paragraph relates to a new school that is a pupil referral unit.

Article 3 brings into force section 13 and Schedule 4 which make provision for the imposition in England and Wales of restrictions on the reporting of alleged offences by teachers.

Article 4 commences fully section 73 which is concerned with the functions of the Chief Executive of Skills Funding.

Article 5 commences fully section 1 which makes provision regarding free of charge early years provision.