# Education Act 1996, Section 7: Duty of parents to secure education of children of compulsory school age.


The parent of every child of compulsory school age shall cause him to receive efficient full-time education suitable—
(a) to his age, ability and aptitude, and
(b) to any special educational needs (in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in England) or additional learning needs (in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in Wales) he may have,
either by regular attendance at school or otherwise.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/56/section/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-act-1996/section-7
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