Regulation 6

In the Schedule after paragraph 19 there shall be inserted the following paragraphs—

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The improvement, renovation or replacement of buildings used for educational purposes and the provision of equipment (including information technology) for educational purposes.

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(a)

The education of children who are under the age of five years or who have reached that age but have not yet begun the school term following their fifth birthday, together with care provided for such children in connection with their education; and

(b)

the training of persons in the provision of such education and care.

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(a)

Steps to be taken in preparation for the publication of information relating to the performance of pupils at primary schools pursuant to any requirement to publish such information which may be prescribed by regulations under section 537(6)(c) of the 1996 Act;

(b)

the publication of information about primary schools maintained by the education authority and the performance of pupils at such schools other than information which is required to be published by or under any provision of the 1996 Act; and

(c)

measures other than any which may be prescribed by regulations under section 537(6)(c) of the 1996 Act to bring the information referred to in sub-paragraph (a) to the attention of the local community.”.