C1Part V The Curriculum
Chapter II Secular education
The National Curriculum: special cases
367 Appeals against directions under section 365 etc.
1
Where a head teacher—
a
gives, revokes or varies a direction under regulations made under section 365,
b
refuses to give, revoke or vary such a direction in response to a request made, in such manner and circumstances as may be prescribed by the regulations, by the parent of a registered pupil at the school, or
c
following the making of such a request, fails within such period as may be prescribed by the regulations to give, revoke or vary such a direction in accordance with the request,
the parent of the pupil concerned may appeal to the governing body.
2
On such an appeal, the governing body may—
a
confirm the head teacher’s action, or
b
direct the head teacher to take such action authorised by the regulations as they consider appropriate in the circumstances.
3
The head teacher shall comply with any directions of the governing body given under subsection (2)(b).
4
The governing body shall notify the appellant and the head teacher in writing of their decision on such an appeal.
Pt. V (ss. 350-410) modified (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2262, reg. 57