The Education (National Curriculum) (Exceptions at Key Stage 4) (England) Regulations 2000

Additional criteria to be satisfied for the purposes of Regulation 7(1)(a)

9.  Where the National Curriculum is being disapplied in the circumstances set out in regulation 7(1)(a), the head teacher shall—

(a) nominate a person (“the mentor”) at every place where the pupil participates in the work-related learning programme who shall have day-to-day responsibility for the pupil including—

(i) assisting the school with the preparation of the pupil’s curriculum plan and induction programme;

(ii) supporting and developing the pupil’s skills; and

(iii) attending the meetings referred to in paragraph (c) below;

(b) make arrangements for the pupil to have an induction programme;

(c) arrange a meeting at least every six months between the pupil, his parents, a representative of the school who has responsibility for that programme and his mentor;

(d) ensure that, as far as is practicable, the pupil’s timetable is arranged, preparatory work is carried out, and liaison with those persons mentioned in paragraph (c) is maintained, so as to ensure that the requirements of his curriculum plan are met;

(e) make arrangements to monitor the attendance, progress and achievements of the pupil and provide a report on them to the pupil each term.