Section 31 Duty to inform in writing or alternative permanent formI1
Scotland
Where an education authority are, under this Act, to inform a parent F1, child who has attained the age of 12 years or young person of any matter, they must do so—
in writing, or
in such other form as the parent F2, child or young person may reasonably require, being a form which, by reason of its having some permanence, is capable of being used for subsequent reference (as, for example, an audio or video recording).
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 31 inserted (10.1.2018) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), s. 33(2), sch. para. 22(a); S.S.I. 2017/354, reg. 2(a)
- F2
Word in s. 31 inserted (10.1.2018) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), s. 33(2), sch. para. 22(b); S.S.I. 2017/354, reg. 2(a)
Commencement
- I1
S. 31 in force at 14.11.2005 by S.S.I. 2005/564, art. 2