Education Act 1996 (c. 56)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 26 E+W Making of assessments under section 323

Medical and other advice E+W

2 (1) Regulations shall make provision as to the advice which a [F1 local authority] are to seek in making assessments. E+W

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (1), the regulations shall require the authority, except in such circumstances as may be prescribed, to seek medical, psychological and educational advice and such other advice as may be prescribed.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words 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))