Does the headteacher need to get permission from the Department to disapply a child?
Disapplications under sections 91-93 of the Education Act 2002 do not require the headteacher to obtain permission from the Department. However, disapplication under section 90 requires the submission of an application to the Secretary of State. Full details can be obtained from the guidance document Disapplication of the National Curriculum (Revised) (DfES/00224-2006BKT-EN).