C4C3C1Part 6The curriculum in England

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The National Curriculum for England: special cases

C295 Appeals against directions under section 93 etc.

1

Where a head teacher—

a

gives, revokes or varies a direction under regulations made under section 93,

b

refuses to give, revoke or vary such a direction in response to a request made, in such manner and circumstances as may be prescribed by the regulations, by the parent of a registered pupil at the school, or

c

following the making of such a request, fails within such period as may be prescribed by the regulations to give, revoke or vary such a direction in accordance with the request,

the parent of the pupil concerned may appeal to the governing body.

2

On such an appeal, the governing body may—

a

confirm the head teacher’s action, or

b

direct the head teacher to take such action authorised by the regulations as they consider appropriate in the circumstances.

3

The head teacher shall comply with any directions of the governing body given under subsection (2)(b).

4

The governing body shall notify the appellant and the head teacher in writing of their decision on such an appeal.