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Can an Independent School Be Named in Section I of an EHCP? Understanding Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014

February 10, 2025 in Blog

As specialist education law solicitors, we regularly help parents and professionals navigate the complex world of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). One of the …

SEND Tribunal Statistics

January 24, 2025 in Blog

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Tribunal Statistics 2023 – 2024: Key Trends Recent tribunal statistics published for the 2023 – 2024 academic year (which …

Children’s wellbeing & schools Bill

January 24, 2025 in Blog

Under proposed legislation recently introduced in Parliament, the right to home education would no longer be automatic for parents of the most at-risk children, under …

Moving to a new Local Authority: The impact on an EHCP

January 2, 2025 in Blog

Moving house and to a new area can be a stressful process. The difficulty of this can be exacerbated if you have a child or …

Government Figures Reveal an Increase in the Number of Children Being Home Educated

December 19, 2024 in Blog

The Government have recently released figures concerning the number of children who are now electively home educated as of the autumn term 2024/2025. Local authorities …

What to expect: A guide for parents navigating the phase transfer process

December 19, 2024 in Blog

Transitioning to the next key stage of education is a daunting time for any child or their parents. However, for those children or young people …

Should refusal to assess appeals be heard on paper only?

December 3, 2024 in Blog

In light of the current wait times for a matter to proceed to a Hearing within the Tribunal, the Tribunal Procedure Committee have recently submitted …

Timescales governing an Annual Review of a Child’s or Young Person’s Education, Health and Care Plan (“EHCP”)

November 26, 2024 in Blog

Contrary to myths in the special educational needs world and much misinformation rife amongst Local Authorities, there are strict deadlines governing the process of an …

When the school is not the right fit

September 19, 2024 in Blog

When the school is not the right fit; Navigating challenges for children with Special Educational Needs and associated Learning Difficulties Every child deserves an education …

S41 CFA 2014

September 19, 2024 in Blog

S41 CFA 2014 What is Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014? Section 41 of the Children and Families Act (S41 CFA) 2014 …