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Supreme Court Changes Deprivation of Liberty Rules for Young People with Special Educational Needs

June 5, 2026 in Blog

The Supreme Court has released a decision which has changed a long-standing understanding of Deprivation of Liberty. The decision, full citation [2026] UKSC 16, can …

What to Do When Your Child Is Permanently Excluded from School

May 28, 2026 in Blog

What Is a Permanent Exclusion? A permanent school exclusion is a serious decision. Under the Education and Inspections Act 2006, head teachers may only exclude …

Thousands hit by A-level turmoil after exam papers leaked online

May 28, 2026 in News

Thousands of students have seen their A-level results thrown into uncertainty after exam papers were leaked online in Pakistan. Cambridge International has cancelled its physics …

Specialist College Placements for Young People With ALN in Wales

May 8, 2026 in Blog

The Transition From SEN Statements to IDPs in Wales The Additional Learning Needs and Educational Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (“ALN Act”) and the Additional Learning …

EOTIS: Education Otherwise Than in School and Your Legal Options

April 22, 2026 in Blog

Elective home education in England is on the rise as parents continue to explore alternatives to traditional schooling. Parents are making the decision to home …

Teacher disclosed drinking and smoking habits to peers

April 21, 2026 in News

A teacher who shared details of her nights out drinking with pupils has been banned from the classroom. Natasha Blackmore, 36, formerly head of design …

Primary National Offer Day (16 April): What to do if you didn’t get your first choice Primary School

April 17, 2026 in Blog

16 April marks Primary National Offer Day across England, when families find out which primary school their child has been allocated for September. For many, …

One in eight parents say they have a child with a disability

March 30, 2026 in News

One in eight parents now say their child has a disability, with new data suggesting behavioural issues are a key factor behind rising welfare costs …

Post-16 EHCP Deadline: What Happens if 31 March Is Missed

March 30, 2026 in Blog

The Post-16 EHCP Deadline 31st March 2026 is a key deadline for young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and their families. This …

EHCP Phase Transfer: What Parents Need to Know and What to Do

March 25, 2026 in Blog

EHCP phase transfer is the point at which a child or young person moves from one stage of education to another, for example from primary …