The Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

4.—(1) Where a board proposes to make an assessment, it may serve a notice on the parent of the child concerned requiring the child’s attendance for examination in accordance with the provisions of the notice.

(2) The parent of a child examined under this paragraph maybe present at the examination if he so desires.

(3) A notice under this paragraph shall—

(a)state the purpose of the examination,

(b)state the time and place at which the examination will be held,

(c)name an officer of the board from whom further information may be obtained,

(d)inform the parent that he may submit such information to the board as he may wish, and

(e)inform the parent of his right to be present at the examination.