Duties of the Education Authority and Boards of Governors

1Duty of Authority to have regard to the views of the child

After Article 5 of the 1996 Order (and after the cross-heading following that Article) insert—

5ADuty of Authority to have regard to the views of the child

In exercising its functions under this Part in relation to a particular child the Authority shall—

a

so far as reasonably practicable, seek and have regard to the views of that child;

b

have regard to—

i

the importance of that child participating in decisions; and

ii

the importance of that child being provided with the information and support necessary to enable participation in those decisions.