Commentary on Sections Schedule 9: Work: exceptions Effect
838.This paragraph creates an exception from the prohibition of age discrimination in employment and certain other work relationships for benefits which relate to the provision of child care, and to which access is restricted to children of a particular age group. The exception applies not only to natural parents, but also to others with parental responsibility for a child.
839.The exception covers benefits which relate to the provision of care for children aged up to and including 16.