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8. In Schedule 1—
(a)after paragraph 2(1) insert—
“(1A) In relation to relevant exclusions the reference in sub-paragraph (1) to 15 school days is to be read as a reference to 25 school days.”;
(b)in paragraph 10, after sub-paragraph (2) insert—
“(3) Sub-paragraph (4) applies if—
(a)for a reason related to the incidence or transmission of coronavirus, it is not reasonably practicable for the meeting referred to in sub-paragraph (1) to be held in person; and
(b)the review to be considered at the meeting relates to a relevant exclusion.
(4) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the meeting referred to in sub-paragraph (1) may be held using remote access, provided the arranging authority is satisfied that the following conditions are met—
(a)the participants will be able fully to make representations or discharge their functions (as the case may be);
(b)the participants agree to the meeting being held using remote access;
(c)each participant has access to the electronic means to allow them to hear and be heard and (where using a live video link) see and be seen, throughout the meeting; and
(d)the meeting is capable of being held fairly and transparently.
(5) Sub-paragraph (6) applies where, in relation to a relevant exclusion—
(a)immediately before the time limit referred to in sub-paragraph (2) expires, the meeting referred to in sub-paragraph (1) has not been held because—
(i)it has not been reasonably practicable to do so in person for a reason related to the incidence or transmission of coronavirus; and
(ii)it has not been reasonably practicable to do so by way of remote access for a reason related to the satisfaction of the conditions in sub-paragraph (4)(a) to (d); and
(b)that time limit expires on or after the 1st June 2020.
(6) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the time limit referred to in sub-paragraph (2) is extended to the twenty-fifth school day after the date on which an application for a review is made, or such later date as is reasonably necessary for a reason related to the incidence and transmission of coronavirus.”.
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