Paragraph 9
Not yet in force
Section 548 (no right to give corporal punishment) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1)—
in paragraph (a), for “school” substitute “ relevant educational institution ”;
in paragraphs (b) and (c), for “school” substitute “ a relevant educational institution ”.
In subsection (2) for “school” substitute “ relevant educational institution ”.
In subsection (6)—
in paragraph (a) for “school” substitute “ relevant educational institution ”;
in paragraph (b)(i) for “school” substitute “ institution ”.
After subsection (7) insert—
“(7A)“Relevant educational institution” means—
(a)a school, or
(b)an independent educational institution in England other than a school.
(7B)In subsection (7A)(b) “independent educational institution” has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 4 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (see section 92 of that Act).”