# The Education (Assessment Arrangements) (Foundation to Key Stage 3) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007, Article 2: Interpretation


In this Order—
“autumn term” means the period commencing on 1st August and ending with the beginning of the Christmas holiday;
“other skills” means the skills specified by The Education (Other Skills) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007;
“school year” means a year ending on 31st July
“summer term” means the period commencing immediately after the Easter holiday and ending with the school year; and
“the 2006 Order” means the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/45/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-assessment-arrangements-foundation-to-key-stage-3-order-northern-ireland-2007/article-2
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