4(1)Where a [F1local authority] [F2are considering whether] to make an assessment, they 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.E+W
(2)The parent of a child examined under this paragraph may be 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 authority from whom further information may be obtained,
(d)inform the parent that he may submit such information to the authority as he may wish, and
(e)inform the parent of his right to be present at the examination.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))
F2Words in Sch. 26 para. 4(1) substituted (1.1.2002 (E.) and 1.4.2002 (W.)) by 2001 c. 10, s. 42(1), Sch. 8 para. 11(2) (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2001/2217, art. 5, Sch. Pt. II (as amended by S.I. 2001/2614, art. 4); S.I. 2002/74, art. 5, Sch. Pt. II