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The Young People's Learning Agency Abolition (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) (England) Order 2012

S.I. 2012/956 · Made 26 March 2012 · Extends to United Kingdom

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Education, England

Made 26th March 2012

Laid before Parliament 3rd April 2012

Coming into force 1st May 2012

The Secretary of State for Education makes the following Order in exercise of the power conferred by sections 67(2) and 78(2)(c) of the Education Act 2011 M1.

Annotations to the whole text

Marginal citations

M1

2011 c.21.

Contents

  1. 1Citation and commencement
  2. 2Amendment of the Social Security (Overlapping Benefits) Regulations 1979
  3. 3Amendment of the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987
  4. 4Amendment of the Council Tax (Discount Disregards) Order 1992
  5. 5Amendment of the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 1996
  6. 6Amendment of the Housing Renewal Grants Regulations 1996
  7. 7Amendment of the National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 Repealed
  8. 8Amendment of the Education (Grants etc.) (Dance and Drama) (England) Regulations 2001 Repealed
  9. 9Amendment of the Education (Teacher Student Loans) (Repayment etc.) Regulations 2003
  10. 10Amendment of the Education (School Inspection) (England) Regulations 2005
  11. 11Amendment of the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006
  12. 12Amendment of the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006
  13. 13Amendment of the Council Tax Benefit Regulations 2006 Repealed
  14. 14Amendment of the Council Tax Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 Repealed
  15. 15Amendment of the Education (Fees and Awards) (England) Regulations 2007
  16. 16Amendment of the Education (Information About Children in Alternative Provision) (England) Regulations 2007
  17. 17Amendment of the School Organisation (Establishment and Discontinuance of Schools) (England) Regulations 2007 Repealed
  18. 18Amendment of the School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2007 Repealed
  19. 19Amendment of the School Organisation (Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007
  20. 20Amendment of the Education (Supply of Information about the School Workforce) (No 2) (England) Regulations 2007
  21. 21Amendment of the School Organisation (Removal of Foundation, Reduction in Number of Foundation Governors and Ability of Foundation to Pay Debts) (England) Regulations 2007
  22. 22Amendment of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008
  23. 23Amendment of the Education (Individual Pupil Information) (Prescribed Persons) (England) Regulations 2009
  24. 24Amendment of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation)(England) Order 2010
  25. Signature
  26. Explanatory note

1Citation and commencement

This Order may be cited as the Young People's Learning Agency Abolition (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) (England) Order 2012 and comes into force on 1st May 2012.

2Amendment of the Social Security (Overlapping Benefits) Regulations 1979

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) of the Social Security (Overlapping Benefits) Regulations 1979 M1 in the definition of “training allowance” omit “Young People's Learning Agency for England,”.

3Amendment of the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987

(1)

The Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 M1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “training allowance” omit “the Young People's Learning Agency for England,”.

(3)

In regulation 61(1) (interpretation)—

(a)

in paragraph (d) of the definition of “access funds”—

(i)

for “Young People's Learning Agency for England under sections 61 and 62 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”M2 , and

(ii)

for “that Act” substitute “ the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 ”;

(b)

in the definition of “full-time course of advanced education”—

(i)

in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and

(ii)

in paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”; and

(c)

in the definition of “full-time course of study”—

(i)

in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and

(ii)

in paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”.

(4)

In paragraph 28 of Schedule 1B (persons engaged in training) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

4Amendment of the Council Tax (Discount Disregards) Order 1992

In paragraph 8(1)(b)(ii) of Schedule 1 (definition of students, etc.) to the Council Tax (Discount Disregards) Order 1992 M1 for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”.

5Amendment of the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 1996

(1)

The Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 1996 M1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In regulation 1(3) (citation, commencement and interpretation)—

(a)

in the definition of “full-time course of advanced education”—

(i)

in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and

(ii)

in paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”;

(b)

in the definition of “full-time student”—

(i)

in paragraph (b)(i) and (ii) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and

(ii)

in paragraph (b)(ii)(aa) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”; and

(c)

in paragraph (a) of the definition of “training allowance” omit “the Young People's Learning Agency for England,”.

(3)

In regulations 11(3) (part-time students) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

(4)

In regulation 57(1) (interpretation of Part IV) in the definition of “training” for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

(5)

In regulation 75(1)(b)(i) (interpretation) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

(6)

In regulation 130 (interpretation) in paragraph (d) of the definition of “access funds”—

(a)

for “Young People's Learning Agency for England under sections 61 and 62 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”; and

(b)

for “that Act” substitute “ the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 ”.

(7)

In regulation 170(2) (persons in receipt of a training allowance) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

(8)

In paragraph 16 of Schedule A1 (young persons in training) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

6Amendment of the Housing Renewal Grants Regulations 1996

In regulation 41 (interpretation) of the Housing Renewal Grants Regulations 1996 M1—

(a)

in paragraph (d) of the definition of “access funds”—

(i)

for “Young People's Learning Agency for England under sections 61 and 62 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”, and

(ii)

for “that Act” substitute “ the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 ”; and

(b)

in the definition of “full-time course of study”—

(i)

in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and

(ii)

in paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”.

7Amendment of the National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999F1

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8Amendment of the Education (Grants etc.) (Dance and Drama) (England) Regulations 2001F1

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9Amendment of the Education (Teacher Student Loans) (Repayment etc.) Regulations 2003

(1)

The Education (Teacher Student Loans) (Repayments etc.) Regulations 2003 M1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—

(a)

after the definition of “1998 Act” insert—

““2002 Act” means the Education Act 2002;”; and

(b)

in the definition of “specialist college” for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the 2002 Act ”.

(3)

In regulation 4(3)(d) (eligible employment) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the 2002 Act ”.

(4)

In regulation 5(2)(b) (newly qualified teacher) for “Education Act 2002” substitute “ 2002 Act ”.

10Amendment of the Education (School Inspection) (England) Regulations 2005

In regulation 4(1)(f) (notification of an inspection) of the Education (School Inspection) (England) Regulations 2005 M1 for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

11Amendment of the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006

(1)

The Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 M1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “training allowance” omit “the Young People's Learning Agency for England,”.

(3)

In regulation 53(1) (interpretation)—

(a)

in paragraph (d) of the definition of “access funds”—

(i)

for “Young People's Learning Agency for England under sections 61 and 62 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”, and

(ii)

for “that Act” substitute “ the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 ”; and

(b)

in the definition of “full-time course of study”—

(i)

in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and

(ii)

in paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”.

12Amendment of the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) of the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 M1 in paragraph (a) of the definition of “training allowance” omit “the Young People's Learning Agency for England,”.

13Amendment of the Council Tax Benefit Regulations 2006F1

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14Amendment of the Council Tax Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006F1

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15Amendment of the Education (Fees and Awards) (England) Regulations 2007

(1)

The Education (Fees and Awards) (England) Regulations 2007 M1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In the heading of regulation 9 for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

(3)

In regulation 9—

(a)

for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ” in each place where those words occur; and

(b)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

for “it” substitute “ that person ” in the second place where that word occurs, and

(ii)

for “sections 61 or” substitute “ section 14 of the Education Act 2002 or section ”.

16Amendment of the Education (Information About Children in Alternative Provision) (England) Regulations 2007

In regulation 8 (persons to whom individual information supplied may be passed) of the Education (Information About Children in Alternative Provision) (England) Regulations 2007 M1 omit paragraph (h).

17Amendment of the School Organisation (Establishment and Discontinuance of Schools) (England) Regulations 2007F1

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18Amendment of the School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2007F1

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19Amendment of the School Organisation (Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007

(1)

The School Organisation (Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007 M1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In regulation 17(1) (provision of information) omit sub-paragraph (d).

(3)

In regulation 18(10) (requirement to implement proposals, revocation and modification) omit sub-paragraph (d).

(4)

In regulation 28(1) (provision for notification of decisions) omit sub-paragraph (d).

(5)

In regulations 29(1)(c) (appeals to adjudicator) and 36(10)(c) and (11)(c) (revocation of proposals (after approval)) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ” in each place where those words occur.

20Amendment of the Education (Supply of Information about the School Workforce) (No 2) (England) Regulations 2007

In regulation 8(2) (persons to whom the Secretary of State may supply information) of the Education (Supply of Information about the School Workforce) (No 2) (England) Regulations 2007 M1 omit sub-paragraph (d).

21Amendment of the School Organisation (Removal of Foundation, Reduction in Number of Foundation Governors and Ability of Foundation to Pay Debts) (England) Regulations 2007

In regulation 7(1)(h) (consultation on proposals) of the School Organisation (Removal of Foundation, Reduction in Number of Foundation Governors and Ability of Foundation to Pay Debts) (England) Regulations 2007 M1 for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

22Amendment of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008

(1)

The Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 M1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “training allowance” omit “Young People's Learning Agency for England”.

(3)

In regulation 14(2) (meaning of education)—

(a)

in paragraphs (a) and (c) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur; and

(b)

in paragraph (c)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”.

(4)

In regulation 131(1) (interpretation)—

(a)

in paragraph (d) of the definition of “access funds”—

(i)

for “Young People's Learning Agency for England under sections 61 and 62 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ”, and

(ii)

for “that Act” substitute “ the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 ”;

(b)

in the definition of “full-time course of advanced education”—

(i)

in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and

(ii)

in sub-paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”; and

(c)

in the definition of “full-time course of study”—

(i)

in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Young People's Learning Agency for England” substitute “ Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002 ” in each place where those words occur, and

(ii)

in sub-paragraph (b)(i) for “bodies” substitute “ persons ”.

23Amendment of the Education (Individual Pupil Information) (Prescribed Persons) (England) Regulations 2009

In regulation 3(5) (prescribed persons) of the Education (Individual Pupil Information) (Prescribed Persons) (England) Regulations 2009 M1 omit sub-paragraph (t).

24Amendment of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation)(England) Order 2010

Omit articles 8, 13, 20, 21(5), 23, 24 and 25 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation (England) Order 2010 M1.

Signature

Jonathan Hill

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

Department for Education

26th March 2012

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order is made under the Education Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). It makes consequential amendments to subordinate legislation necessary as a consequence of the abolition of the Young People's Learning Agency for England (“YPLA”) by section 66 of the 2011 Act. References to the YPLA are either removed or replaced with references to the Secretary of State, who takes over some of the YPLA's functions.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on businesses, the public sector or civil society organisations.