Criteria to be satisfied before disapplication of the National Curriculum8
1
Before a decision is made to disapply the National Curriculum, a head teacher shall—
a
satisfy himself that the educational benefits to the pupil of disapplication of the National Curriculum outweigh any disadvantages he may suffer as a result of not studying the full National Curriculum;
b
ensure that a careers interview with the pupil has taken place.
2
When a decision to disapply the National Curriculum has been made in respect of a pupil the head teacher shall:
a
agree a curriculum plan with the pupil and his parents;
b
ensure that the pupil’s entitlement to study a broad curriculum is maintained and his opportunities for continuing his studies beyond Key Stage 4 are safeguarded;
c
ensure that the modified curriculum is properly monitored.
3
The reference to a careers interview in paragraph (1) means an interview between the pupil and an impartial and informed adult which enables the pupil to consider and discuss his career ambitions, the proposed programme and the implications for him of the disapplication of the National Curriculum.