Explanatory note

Section 10(1) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 contains a reference to “maintained schools”, an expression which is defined in section 20(7) by reference to new categories into which schools will be divided on and after “the appointed day”, also defined in section 20(7) of the Act. The appointed day is expected to be 1st September 1999 and these regulations modify the reference to “maintained schools” until the appointed day.