Publication - Consultation analysis
Guidance on assessing capacity and considering wellbeing: analysis of consultation responses
Analysis of consultation responses on guidance for education authorities and school staff on assessment of capacity and consideration of wellbeing of children.
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1. eligible child" refers to a child in school education who has attained the age of 12 but not 16 and who has been assessed as having capacity (sufficient maturity and understanding) to exercise their rights under the Act, and that the education authority (or Tribunal) considers the wellbeing of the child would not be adversely affected by the child exercising their rights.
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