[F114ADuty of [F2local authority] to consider parental representationsE+W
(1)Where a [F2local authority] in England receive any representation from a parent of a qualifying child as to the exercise by the authority of their functions under section 14, the authority shall—
(a)consider the representation and what action (if any) to take in response to it, and
(b)within a reasonable time provide the parent with a statement setting out—
(i)any action which the authority propose to take in response to the representation, or
(ii)where the authority are of the opinion that no such action is necessary, their reasons for being of that opinion.
(2)In subsection (1) “qualifying child”, in relation to a [F2local authority], means any child in the authority's area who is of or under compulsory school age.
(3)Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to any representation which—
(a)appears to the [F2local authority] to be frivolous or vexatious, or
(b)is the same as, or similar to, a representation previously received by the authority from the same person.
(4)In exercising their functions under this section, a [F2local authority] must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 14A inserted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), ss. 3, 188(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(a)
F2Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))