Funding for special needs at crisis point, say school leaders
The government has been accused of making “empty promises” to families of one million children with special educational needs by a teaching union, they state …
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Funding for special needs at crisis point, say school leaders
The government has been accused of making “empty promises” to families of one million children with special educational needs by a teaching union, they state …
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Nottinghamshire Post 16 Blanket Policy
We have recently been sent, anonymously, a letter from Nottinghamshire County Council which seems to set out a blanket policy for pupils in year 14. …
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Due to government cuts deaf children fall further behind classmates at A-level
An analysis has found that deaf children are falling behind their hearing classmates at A-level, amid government funding cuts. The latest figures show that almost …
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Can your Local Authority lawfully extend the 20 week statutory timescale to finalise an EHCP?
We have had several calls from parents over the last couple of weeks asking for clarification as to whether their Local Authority can extend the …
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Record school exclusion rates are a serious cause for concern
The specialist Education team at HCB Solicitors have received a sharp rise in calls this year from parents regarding fixed and permanent exclusions. Approximately 9 …
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Legal challenge made by exam board over government’s flagship T-level
Legal action has been launched against the Department for Education by The Federation of Awarding Bodies over the introduction of the government’s flagship technical qualification (T-Level), by …
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According to a large population study in the United States
It has been reported that girls with an autism diagnosis have more severe impairments in social communication compared to boys. A ratio of about four …
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Autistic Boy Banned from Special Needs School Bus
The parents of Alex Booth aged 6 are outraged with the decision to ban their son from a special needs school bus. Kirklees Council are …
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What to do about that Statement that shouldn’t exist
The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The plan was that EHCPs would replace the system of Statement of …
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