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09.25 Does section 2D.1 apply to a person over compulsory school age?

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01 Nov 2024

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  • 01 Nov 2024
  • No

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    No. section 48 only applies to a “child” and a child means a person not over compulsory school age: s.90(1) ALNET

    Section 2D.1 therefore only applies to people whose age would ordinarily put them in reception up to and including year 11. 

    Nodi glossary: Compulsory School Age

    Nodi No-nonsense Guide Wales

    Nodi No-nonsense Guide Wales
    Authors: Civitas Law education team