Version Superseded: 01/01/2002
Point in time view as at 01/11/1999.
Education Act 1996, Cross Heading: Attendance at examinations is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 08 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
4(1)Where a local education authority propose to make an assessment, they may serve a notice on the parent of the child concerned requiring the child’s attendance for examination in accordance with the provisions of the notice.
(2)The parent of a child examined under this paragraph may be present at the examination if he so desires.
(3)A notice under this paragraph shall—
(a)state the purpose of the examination,
(b)state the time and place at which the examination will be held,
(c)name an officer of the authority from whom further information may be obtained,
(d)inform the parent that he may submit such information to the authority as he may wish, and
(e)inform the parent of his right to be present at the examination.
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