17FNotification not required in certain circumstances

17F Notification not required in certain circumstances (1) This section applies if a person is required to give a written notice to a parent of a student under this chapter. (2) The written notice need not be given if the person is satisfied that— (a) it would not be in the best interests of the student to give the notice; or a court order prevents contact between a student and their parent (b) it is not possible or reasonably practicable in the circumstances to give the notice. despite reasonable efforts, contact details for a parent cannot be found (3) If the student is an adult, the written notice— (a) need not be given to a parent of the student; and (b) must be given to the student.