Explanatory Notes

Education Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 21

15 November 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Discipline

Section 5: Repeal of requirement to give notice of detention to parent: England

96.Section 5 amends section 92 of EIA 2006 by removing the requirement on members of staff in schools in England to give to a parent, guardian or carer a minimum of 24 hours’ written notice that their child is required to attend detention outside of normal school hours. The requirement remains in place for schools in Wales.