PART 3

CURRICULUM FOR EXCEPTIONAL PROVISION OF EDUCATION IN PUPIL REFERRAL UNITS OR ELSEWHERE

Other education provided under section 19A of the Education Act 1996

Curriculum requirements
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A local authority that makes arrangements under section 19A of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) to provide education for a child otherwise than at a pupil referral unit must ensure that the arrangements secure a curriculum for the child that complies with the requirements in subsections (2) to (5).
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The first requirement is that the curriculum must—
a
enable the child to develop in the ways described in the four purposes,
b
provide for appropriate progression for the child,
c
be suitable for the child's age, ability and aptitude, and
d
be broad and balanced, so far as is appropriate for the child.
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The second requirement is that the curriculum must make provision, so far as is appropriate for the child, for teaching and learning 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.
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The third requirement is that the provision made under subsection (3)(b) must be suitable for the child's stage of development.
5
The fourth requirement is that the curriculum must make provision, if it is reasonably possible and appropriate to do so, for teaching and learning—
a
in the other areas of learning and experience, and
b
in the other mandatory elements.
S. 53 in force at 1.9.2022 for specified purposes by S.I. 2022/652, art. 5(1)(2)(d), Sch.
S. 53 in force at 1.9.2023 for specified purposes by S.I. 2022/652, art. 6(1)(2)(d)