Commentary on Sections Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) Section 52 – Curriculum implementation
119.This section requires the teacher in charge of a PRU to ensure that the unit’s curriculum is implemented in accordance with the requirements set out in subsections (1) to (4). These requirements include a requirement to implement the curriculum in a way that takes account of each pupil’s ALN (if any).
120.This section also requires the local authority and the management committee for a PRU to exercise their functions with a view to ensuring that the curriculum is implemented in accordance with these requirements.