(1)The teacher in charge of a pupil referral unit must ensure that the curriculum for the unit is implemented in a way that—
(a)enables each pupil to develop in the ways described in the four purposes,
(b)secures teaching and learning that offers appropriate progression for each pupil,
(c)is suitable for each pupil’s age, ability and aptitude,
(d)takes account of each pupil’s additional learning needs (if any), and
(e)secures broad and balanced teaching and learning for each pupil.
(2)The teacher in charge of a pupil referral unit must ensure that the curriculum for the unit is implemented in a way that secures teaching and learning for each pupil that—
(a)encompasses the Health and Well-being area of learning and experience,
(b)encompasses the mandatory element of Relationships and Sexuality Education, and
(c)develops the mandatory cross-curricular skills.
(3)The teacher in charge of a pupil referral unit must ensure that the teaching and learning secured under subsection (2)(b) is suitable for each pupil’s stage of development.
(4)The teacher in charge of a pupil referral unit must—
(a)consider what teaching and learning it would be appropriate to provide for each pupil in the other areas of learning and experience and the other mandatory elements for which the curriculum makes provision, and
(b)ensure, as far as reasonably possible, that the teaching and learning is provided for the pupil.
(5)The local authority and the management committee (if there is one) for a pupil referral unit must exercise their functions with a view to ensuring that the curriculum for the unit is implemented for pupils in accordance with this section.