Part 6

The curriculum in England

The National Curriculum for England: special cases

Appeals against directions under section 93 etc.
95
1
Where a head teacher—
a
gives, revokes or varies a direction under regulations made under section 93,
b
refuses to give, revoke or vary such a direction in response to a request made, in such manner and circumstances as may be prescribed by the regulations, by the parent of a registered pupil at the school, or
c
following the making of such a request, fails within such period as may be prescribed by the regulations to give, revoke or vary such a direction in accordance with the request,
the parent of the pupil concerned may appeal to the governing body.
2
On such an appeal, the governing body may—
a
confirm the head teacher’s action, or
b
direct the head teacher to take such action authorised by the regulations as they consider appropriate in the circumstances.
3
The head teacher shall comply with any directions of the governing body given under subsection (2)(b).
4
The governing body shall notify the appellant and the head teacher in writing of their decision on such an appeal.
Pt. 6 modified (E.) (temp. from 1.10.2002) by The Education Act 2002 (Modification of Provisions) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2316), reg. 4