Regulation 6 Information

(1)

The head teacher shall—

(a)

keep a copy of the direction at the school with any other records relating to the pupil; and

(b)

send a copy of the direction as soon as possible, and in any event within three days from the date on which it was given, by first-class post to—

(i)

the chairman of the governing body of the school;

(ii)

the local education authority;

(iii)

at least one parent of the pupil as registered at the school, at the address so registered; and

(iv)

in the case of a special direction, the responsible authority, if that authority is not the authority by whom the school is maintained.

(2)

In calculating the period of three days referred to in paragraph (1)(b) above, no account shall be taken of Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays or other days on which the school is closed.

(3)

Where the head teacher has reason to believe that the parent to whom a copy of the direction is to be sent under paragraph (1)(b)(iii) may have difficulty in understanding the direction, he shall take such steps as he considers appropriate, whether by providing a translation of the direction or otherwise, to assist the parent.