SCHEDULES
F1SCHEDULE 35BMeaning of “eligible child” for purposes of section 508B
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Amendments (Textual)
Children entitled to free school meals etc
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A child falls within this paragraph if—
a
he has attained the age of 11,
b
he is a registered pupil at a qualifying school which is more than two miles, but not more than fifteen miles, from his home,
c
his parent has expressed a wish, based on the parent's religion or belief, for him to be provided with education at that school,
d
having regard to the religion or belief on which the parent's wish is based, there is no suitable qualifying school which is nearer to the child's home, and
e
the appropriate condition is met in relation to him.
Sch. 35B inserted (1.9.2007 for the insertion of Sch. 35B para. 1 for specified purposes and paras. 2-10, 14, 15 for all purposes, 1.9.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 8; S.I. 2007/1801, art. 4(k); S.I. 2008/1971, art. 2(b)