SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3Supervision Orders
Part IIIEducation supervision orders
Effect of orders
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1
Where an education supervision order is in force with respect to a child, it shall be the duty of the supervisor—
a
to advise, assist and befriend, and give directions to—
i
the supervised child; and
ii
his parents,
in such a way as will, in the opinion of the supervisor, secure that he is properly educated;
b
where any such directions given to—
i
the supervised child; or
ii
a parent of his,
have not been complied with, to consider what further steps to take in the exercise of the supervisor’s powers under this Act.
2
Before giving any directions under sub-paragraph (1) the supervisor shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, ascertain the wishes and feelings of—
a
the child; and
b
his parents,
including, in particular, their wishes as to the place at which the child should be educated.
3
When settling the terms of any such directions, the supervisor shall give due consideration—
a
having regard to the child’s age and understanding, to such wishes and feelings of his as the supervisor has been able to ascertain; and
b
to such wishes and feelings of the child’s parents as he has been able to ascertain.
4
Directions may be given under this paragraph at any time while the education supervision order is in force.