# Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Act 2025, Section 48: Directions and guidance

Extent: E+W

(1) A direction under Parts 3 and 4 of this Act—
(a) must be complied with;
(b) must be in writing;
(c) may be varied or revoked by a later direction.
(2) A local authorit‍y, the governing body of a maintained school and the governing body of a maintained nursery school must, in the exercise of their functions under this Act, have regard to any guidance issued by the Welsh Ministers.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2025/2/section/48 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welsh-language-and-education-wales-act-2025/section-48
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