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Education, Health and Care Plans – The latest statistics

May 19, 2022 in News

Education, Health and Care Plans – The latest statistics The Department for Education has published its most recent statistical data regarding Education, Health and Care …

University complaints reach all time high

May 6, 2022 in News

Earlier this week, the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (“OIA”) announced in their annual report that complaints they had received from students in England and …

Students studying online exposed to ‘extremist’ materials

April 29, 2022 in News

Teachers have warned their pupils are finding “Holocaust denial” material online, amongst other items, whilst researching school projects. In Birmingham, a member of the union …

Primary school admissions appeals – Challenging your child’s school place

April 20, 2022 in News

Primary school admissions appeals – Challenging your child’s school place The impact that a child’s school can have on their education cannot be understated. The …

What is the Down Syndrome Bill?

April 7, 2022 in News

What is the Down Syndrome Bill? The Down Syndrome Bill was introduced in Parliament as a Private Member’s Bill. It has now completed its parliamentary …

Post 16 Phase transfer deadline

April 4, 2022 in News

Post 16 Phase transfer deadline 31 March EHCP deadline for transition to Post-16 placements in September 2022 – We answer frequently asked questions on this …

a key date for young people with EHCPs

March 31, 2022 in News

a key date for young people with EHCPs 31st March – a key date for young people with EHCPs who are due to transition to …

R (L, M AND P) VERSUS DEVON CITY COUNCIL [2022]

March 31, 2022 in News

R (L, M AND P) VERSUS DEVON CITY COUNCIL [2022] Long awaited judgement provided clarity regarding annual review timescales for Local Authorities. This landmark decision …

HCB Solicitors response to SEND Review Green Paper

March 31, 2022 in News

HCB Solicitors response to SEND Review Green Paper On 29 March 2022, the Government published a Green Paper entitled “SEND Review; Right Support, Right Place, …

Private school too focused on social justice, says Ofsted

March 24, 2022 in News

Private school too focused on social justice, says Ofsted Ofsted has downgraded a leading private school by placing more weight on teaching “social justice” than …