2. Before making a statement, a board shall serve on the parent of the child concerned—
(a)a copy of the proposed statement, and
(b)a written notice explaining the arrangements under paragraph 3, the effect of paragraph 4 and the right to appeal under Article 18 and containing such other information as may be prescribed,
but the copy of the proposed statement shall not specify any matter in pursuance of Article 16(4) or any prescribed matter.