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.