# The Education (Induction Arrangements for School Teachers) (Wales) Regulations 2005, Regulation 8: Length of an induction period


(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) the length of an induction period is to be three school terms (“the three term rule”).
(2) The three term rule does not apply in the following circumstances —
(a) where an induction period is served at an institution at which a school year does not consist of three school terms;
(b) where an induction period is served by a person in part time service;
(c) where an induction period is served in two or more institutions simultaneously;
(d) where in the opinion of the appropriate body it is not appropriate that it applies.
(3) The length of an induction period where the three term rule does not apply is such length as the appropriate body determines.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2005/1818/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-induction-arrangements-for-school-teachers-wales-regulations-2005/regulation-8
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