The Department for Education and Skills plans to issue new regulationson the governance of these units and is now consulting on what rules itwill introduce.
The proposals will require local authorities to establish managementcommittees for pupil referral units. Committee members should be drawnfrom four groups - parents, the local authority, the unit's staff andthe wider community.
www.dfes.gov.uk/consultations/ conDetails.cfm?consultationId=1451
Closing date 14 March
- For a roundup of consultations taking place across England, Scotland,Wales, Northern Ireland and the UK, visit www.childrennow.co.uk/consultations.
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