Commentary on Sections of the Act Part 2 – Additional Learning Needs Functions relating to securing additional learning provision Section 58 - Abolition of approval of independent schools in Wales
136.Section 58 repeals section 347 of the 1996 Act (approval of independent schools as suitable for admission of children with statements of ALN). Sections 54 and 55 provide for matters related to registration requirements for independent schools and conditions for a local authority securing education for a child or young person with ALN at an independent school.