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Due to government cuts deaf children fall further behind classmates at A-level

August 30, 2018 in News

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 …

Can your Local Authority lawfully extend the 20 week statutory timescale to finalise an EHCP?

August 14, 2018 in News

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 …

Record school exclusion rates are a serious cause for concern

August 6, 2018 in News

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 …

Legal challenge made by exam board over government’s flagship T-level

July 20, 2018 in News

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 …

According to a large population study in the United States

June 23, 2018 in News

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 …

Autistic Boy Banned from Special Needs School Bus

May 10, 2018 in News

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 …

What to do about that Statement that shouldn’t exist

April 6, 2018 in News

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 …

Health and Social Care changes to SENDIST

March 23, 2018 in News

The Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) is changing. A national trial is being launched from 3 April 2018 which means it will be able to …

Disability Discrimination and zero tolerance behaviour policies

March 21, 2018 in News

The Guardian has recently reported a successful claim for disability discrimination before the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal. This is relevant for all families …

Solihull EHCP Breach

February 19, 2018 in News

Today, the Solihull Observer has published an article titled ‘EXCLUSIVE: Unlawful breaches for our special needs kids in Solihull’ which highlights the failing of Solihull …