What to expect: A guide for parents navigating the phase transfer process
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 …
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Should refusal to assess appeals be heard on paper only?
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 …
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Timescales governing an Annual Review of a Child’s or Young Person’s Education, Health and Care Plan (“EHCP”)
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 …
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When the school is not the right fit
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 …
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S41 CFA 2014
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 …
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Buckinghamshire County Council Informally Notifies Parent Forum it Will No Longer Provide Top-Up Funding for Pupils without an EHC Plan
A Buckinghamshire parents’ forum has advised they have been informally notified by Buckinghamshire Council it will no longer be accepting applications from schools and other …
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Hundreds of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs are Missing from Education
You may have seen the news Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has commissioned a report looking at the number of children who are out …
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Children with ALN and disabilities missing out in Wales
The recent Senedd report “Do Disabled Children and Young People have equal access to education and childcare?” has highlighted that many children with disabilities or …
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Additional Learning Needs and A Shift Towards Universal Provision in Wales
Research brief.pdf (senedd.wales) A recent research brief published by the Senedd Cymru has highlighted the unforeseen consequences that have arisen due to the implementation of …
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Back To School: A Guide For Parents Of Children With Special Educational Needs (SEN) As The New Academic Year Approaches
As September 2024 approaches, many parents are preparing their children for the new school year. For parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities …
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