# The School and Early Years Finance (England) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

EDUCATION, ENGLAND
Made
16th January 2026 Laid before Parliament
20th January 2026 Coming into force
11th February 2026 The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 45(1B), 45A, 45AA, 47, 47ZA, 47A(4), (4B) and (5), 48(1) and (2), 49(2) and (2A), and 138(7) of, and paragraphs 1 and 2B of Schedule 14 to, the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, section 24(3) and (4) of the Education Act 2002 and sections 99(1) and 104(2) of the Childcare Act 2006.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/37/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/school-and-early-years-finance-england-regulations-2026/introduction/enacted
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