Regulation 7 Amendment of Regulations

In regulation 8(1), sub-paragraph (b) shall be omitted and the following sub-paragraphs substituted—

“(b)

agree the proposed disapplication with the pupil and his parents; and

(c)

in relation to a disapplication under regulation 7(1)(a), ensure that a guidance interview with the pupil has taken place.”.

Paragraph (2)(c) of regulation 8 shall be omitted.

Paragraph (3) of regulation 8 shall be omitted and the following substituted—

“(3)

The reference to a guidance interview in paragraph (1) means an interview between the pupil and an impartial and informed adult which enables the pupil to consider and discuss his ambitions for his future education and training and which enables guidance to be given to him regarding the curriculum plan and the implications for him of the disapplication of the National Curriculum.”.