Regulation 3 Determination of a pupil’s relevant school or institution

(1)

A request by a registered pupil for a determination by a head teacher of the pupil’s relevant school or institution under section 33D(1) of the 2000 Act must be made in writing to the head teacher within 15 working days of the start of the spring term.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (3) a head teacher must make a determination under section 33D(1) of the 2000 Act of the pupil’s relevant school or institution within 5 working days of receipt of the request by a registered pupil.

(3)

Before making a determination under section 33D(1) of the 2000 Act a head teacher must consult–

(a)

the pupil and parent of the pupil;

(b)

the head teacher of any other school as he or she considers necessary;

(c)

the principal of any institution as he or she considers necessary; and

(d)

such other persons as the head teacher thinks fit.

(4)

Any notice in writing given by the pupil to the head teacher which states that he or she does not intend to request the head teacher to make a determination under section 33D(1) is final.