Duty of care
The duty of care is the school's obligation to ensure that each child receives an education suited to their needs and that they receive extra support when necessary. The duty of care begins the moment the pupil is enrolled at the school.
The school must either place the student itself or find another school for the student; the school board is responsible for this. If the student requires additional support, the school will first investigate whether it can provide the requested support. The school has six weeks for this, which can possibly be extended by four weeks. The assistance of the partnership can be called upon for this.
Exceptions to the duty of care
There are some exceptions. For example, the school does not have a duty of care when it is full (or when a lottery must be held), or if the parents do not subscribe to the school's ethos.