SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8 MINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

Part 1 THE 1996 ACT

I16Contents and service of notices

1

In section 325 (appeal against decision not to make a statement), in subsection (1), omit “, and of the effect of subsection (2) below,”.

2

After subsection (2) of that section insert—

2A

A notice under subsection (1) must inform the parent of the right of appeal under subsection (2) and contain such other information as may be prescribed.

2B

Regulations may provide that where a local education authority are under a duty under this section to serve any notice, the duty must be performed within the prescribed period.