Section 41
Power to prescribe the duration of and curriculum on special education
(a)
the duration of primary and secondary education suitable to the needs of a pupil in receipt of special education;
(b)
the curriculum to be used in respect of special education;
(c)
the categories of pupils requiring special education and the methods appropriate for the education of pupils in each category of special schools; and
(d)
any other matter which the Minister deems expedient or necessary for the purposes of this Chapter.
(2)
The duration prescribed by the
Minister under paragraph (1)(a) shall not be less than the minimum duration for primary or secondary education, as the case may be, provided for under this Act.
(3)
The curriculum prescribed under paragraph (1)(b) shall comply with the requirements of the National Curriculum in so far as it is reasonably practicable.