Moving to a new Local Authority: The impact on an EHCP
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 …
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34,000 children work from home
Sir Martyn Oliver, the head of Ofsted, has raised alarms over the growing trend of children attending school on a part-time basis, with some schools …
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Government Figures Reveal an Increase in the Number of Children Being Home Educated
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 …
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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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Teacher Absenteeism in England: 14,000 Educators Off Sick Daily in 2023
Recent analysis has shown that nearly 14,000 teachers in England were absent due to illness on average every day last year. Data from the Department …
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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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Almost 14,000 Teachers in England Called in Sick Each Day, Last Year
Recent analysis has revealed that nearly 14,000 teachers in England were absent due to illness each day on average last year. Data from the Department …
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Understanding Judicial Review: A Tool for Parents to Challenge Local Authority and School Decisions
As parents, you want the best for your child’s education, and sometimes decisions made a public body may seem unfair or contrary to your child’s …
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Teacher who slept at work wins £170,000
A teacher from the alma mater of the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex has been awarded nearly £170,000 in compensation after being dismissed …
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