Legal background
The following significant legislation is referenced by the Act. Explanation on how previous legislation is referenced, if required, is given in the commentary on provisions in the Act.
Academies Act 2010
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009
Criminal Justice Act 1925
Education Act 1996
Education Act 1997
Education Act 2002
Education Reform Act 1988
Employment and Training Act 1973
Further and Higher Education Act 1992
Higher Education and Research Act 2017
Insolvency Act 1986
Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980
Serious Crime Act 2007
Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998
Technical and Further Education Act 2017