What is “efficient”, “suitable” and “full time” education?
These words are not defined in the 1996 Education Act. However, there is now a general consensus that education is perceived as being “efficient” if it achieves what it sets out to achieve. It is “suitable” if it prepares the child for life in our society and at the same time enables the child to achieve his/her full potential. The Act does not define full-time education and there is no direct comparison with the timetable and educational arrangements for children taught in schools.
