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SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13E+W+SEducation: reasonable adjustments

Confidentiality requestsE+W+S

8(1)This paragraph applies if a person has made a confidentiality request of which A is aware.E+W+S

(2)In deciding whether it is reasonable for A to have to take a step in relation to that person so as to comply with the first, second or third requirement, A must have regard to the extent to which taking the step is consistent with the request.

(3)In a case within paragraph 2, a “confidentiality request” is a request—

(a)that the nature or existence of a disabled person's disability be treated as confidential, and

(b)which satisfies either of the following conditions.

(4)The first condition is that the request is made by the person's parent.

(5)The second condition is that—

(a)it is made by the person, and

(b)A reasonably believes that the person has sufficient understanding of the nature and effect of the request.

(6)In a case within paragraph 3, a “confidentiality request” is a request by a disabled person that the nature or existence of the person's disability be treated as confidential.