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(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitory Provision) Regulations 2025 and come into force on 1 December 2025.
(2) In these Regulations “the Act” means the Education (Scotland) Act 2025.
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(1) 1 December 2025 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Act specified in column 1 of the table in the schedule (the subject matter of which is described in the corresponding entry in column 2 of that table).
(2) Where a purpose is specified in column 3 of that table, the corresponding provision specified in column 1 comes into force in accordance with paragraph (1) only for that purpose.
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(1) In paragraph 3(10) of schedule 1 of the Act (Qualifications Scotland: Part 2 (membership)), “relevant qualification” is to be read in accordance with paragraph (2) and “relevant teaching or training” is to be read accordingly.
(2) In paragraph (1)—
 “relevant qualification” means—
(a) a Qualifications Scotland qualification,
(b) a qualification devised or awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, or
(c) a qualification accredited by Qualifications Scotland or the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
(3) Paragraph (1) has effect during the period beginning on 1 December 2025 and ending on 30 November 2029.
NATALIE DON-INNES
Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers
St Andrew's House,
Edinburgh
13th November 2025
Schedule
Regulation 2


Column 1 (provision of the Act) Column 2 (subject matter) Column 3 (purpose)
Section 1(1) Qualifications Scotland 
Section 1(2) and 1(3) Qualifications Scotland For the purpose of bringing into force schedule 1, Parts 1 and 2, and Part 4 paragraphs 11(8), 12(8) and 17
Section 59 Transfer of staff, property etc. to Qualifications Scotland For the purpose of bringing into force schedule 3, paragraph 5
Section 62 Consequential modifications For the purpose of bringing into force schedule 4, Part 1, Chapter 1, paragraphs 1(1) 1(2)(a), 4(1), 4(2)(a), 8(1) and 8(2)(a)
Schedule 1, Parts 1 and 2, and Part 4 paragraphs 11(8), 12(8) and 17 Qualifications Scotland 
Schedule 3, paragraph 5 Transfer of staff, property etc. to Qualifications Scotland 
Schedule 4, Part 1, Chapter 1 paragraphs 1(1), 1(2)(a), 4(1), 4(2)(a), 8(1) and 8(2)(a) Consequential modifications 