Explanatory note

These Regulations amend Schedule 5 to the Education (Grant-maintained and Grant-maintained Special Schools) (Finance) (Wales) Regulations 1996 (which apply only to grant-maintained and grant-maintained special schools situated in Wales) by adding an additional sub-paragraph which provides that special purpose grants may be paid to meet expenditure incurred or to be incurred by the governing bodies of primary schools in connection with staff absences and the procurement of professional advice.