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 implementation
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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 ensure that the curriculum for the child is implemented in a way that—
a
enables the child to develop in the ways described in the four purposes,
b
secures teaching and learning that offers appropriate progression for the child,
c
is suitable for the child’s age, ability and aptitude,
d
takes account of the child’s additional learning needs (if any), and
e
secures teaching and learning that is broad and balanced, so far as is appropriate for the child.
2
The local authority must also ensure that the arrangements ensure the teaching and learning for which the curriculum must make provision under section 53(3), (4) and (5).