Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Education (School Information) (England) Regulations 1998 which require local education authorities in England to publish for each school year a composite prospectus of admission information for schools in their area.

The amendments in regulation 4 reflect the new point scores that apply from autumn 2002 for vocational A level double awards and GCE/VCE A and AS levels.

The amendments in regulation 5 make clear that the governing body of a maintained school may combine its prospectus with any other document it is required to prepare. The distinction between publication dates for mainstream primary and secondary schools is removed.

The amendment in regulation 6 requires every governing body to publish a statement on its success in implementing its policy on children with special educational needs.

The amendment in regulation 7 changes the threshold number of pupils to which the reporting of performance data applies.

Regulation 8 amends the reporting requirements in relation to registered pupils aged 15, in particular by removing references to the GNVQ Language Unit and the Diploma or the Initial Awards and reference to the bodies which approve or award the qualifications listed.

Regulation 9 amends the reporting requirements in relation to registered pupils aged 16, 17 or 18.

The Regulations also make minor consequential amendments.