Section 36 Duty of parents to secure the education of their children.C2C1
England and Wales
It shall be the duty of the parent of every child of compulsory school age to cause him to receive efficient full-time education suitable to his age, ability, and aptitude F1and to any special educational needs he may have, either by regular attendance at school or otherwise.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words inserted by Education Act 1981 (c. 60, SIF 41:1), s. 17
Modifications
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S. 36 excluded (prosp.) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), ss. 30(1), 36(10), 108(2)(6), Sch. 3 Part III para. 13(1), Sch. 14 para. 1(1)
- C2
S. 36 excluded by Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1948 (c. 40), s. 4(2)
S. 36 excluded (1.10.1993) by 1993 c. 35, s.203; S.I. 1993/1975, art. 9, Sch. 1
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
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Act repealed (1.11.1996) by 1996 c. 56, ss. 582(2)(3), Sch. 38 Pt.I.