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.