Education Act 1996 · Updated to 1 Jul 2020 · Chapter 8 · Special Education
41. Power to prescribe the duration of and curriculum on special education
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Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the Minister may by regulations prescribe—
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the duration of primary and secondary education suitable to the needs of a pupil in receipt of special education;
the curriculum to be used in respect of special education;
the categories of pupils requiring special education and the methods appropriate for the education of pupils in each category of special schools; and
any other matter which the Minister deems expedient or necessary for the purposes of this Chapter.
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.
secondary education
“secondary education” means education comprising lower secondary and upper secondary education;
The curriculum prescribed under paragraph (1)(b) shall comply with the requirements of the National Curriculum in so far as it is reasonably practicable.
National Curriculum
“National Curriculum” means such curriculum as may be prescribed;
Terms defined in s 2
National Curriculum
Defined · s 2“National Curriculum” means such curriculum as may be prescribed;
pupil
Defined · s 2“pupil” means a person of any age for whom education or training is being provided in an educational institution;
secondary education
Defined · s 2“secondary education” means education comprising lower secondary and upper secondary education;
special education
Defined · s 2“special education” means education that caters for pupils with special needs;
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