# The Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1996, Article 21A: Advice and information for parents

Extent: N.I.

(1) A board shall arrange for the parent of any child ... with special educational needs to be provided with advice and information about matters relating to those needs.
(2) In making the arrangements, the Authority shall have regard to any guidance given by the Department.
(3) The board shall take such steps as it considers appropriate for making the services provided under paragraph (1) known to—
(a) the parents of children ...;
(b) the principals and Boards of Governors of grant‐aided schools ...;
(c) the principals and proprietors of independent schools ...; and
(d) such other persons as it considers appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/274/article/21A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-northern-ireland-order-1996/article-21A
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