(10) Where separation of a child from his or her parents or parent results from any action initiated by the Government, the Government shall, upon request f the parents or parent, provide the parents or parent with the essential information concerning the whereabouts of the child, unless the provision of the information would be detrimental to the well-being of the child, as provided in this Model Law and regional and international human rights instruments. (11) A request by a child’s parents, as provided in subsection (10), shall be dealt with by the Government in a positive, humane and expeditious manner. 9. Right to education (1) A child has a right to free and compulsory primary and accessible secondary education. (2) The Minister responsible for education, in consultation with the Minister, shall ensure that – (a) a child has access to free and compulsory primary and accessible secondary education; (b) the education of the child shall be directed so as to – (i) promote and develop the child's personality, talents, mental and physical abilities to the fullest potential of the child; (ii) foster respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; (iii) preserve and strengthen positive African values and culture; (iv) promote the child’s understanding of the dangers of engaging in a child marriage; Page 39 of 78