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What can I do if a Local Authority does not comply with a Mediation Agreement?

July 18, 2024 in News

If your Child has Special Educational Needs, you may have made a request to your Local Authority for an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment …

The Local Authority’s duty to children who are unable to attend school

July 11, 2024 in News

By Saskia Barnett Each Local Authority has a legal duty to provide suitable education to all children of compulsory school age who are not able …

PROPOSED REMOVAL OF THE TAX EXEMPTION FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS

June 30, 2024 in News

As most will be aware by now, the UK will be heading to the polls on the 4th of July to vote in a general …

Over ¾’s of university courses held online

June 28, 2024 in News

A recent survey has revealed that more than two-thirds of university students are still receiving online lectures as part of their undergraduate education. According to …

More Families Struggle to Obtain Sufficient Special Educational Needs Support for their Children as the SEND Budget Deficit Grows

June 28, 2024 in News

Concern has been raised amongst parent groups as Local Authorities are expected to further tighten Special Educational Needs budgets. Given that the accumulated deficit in …

School Causes Outrage by Asking Parents to Pay for £309 Laptops

May 31, 2024 in News

A school has caused controversy by asking parents to pay over £300 for a laptop for pupils starting in September. Parents of children joining Thorpe …

Parents Hit with £25 Fee for Storing Children’s Phones During School Hours

April 30, 2024 in News

Parents at a school in East Sussex are facing a £25 fee to store their children’s smartphones during the school day. Cardinal Newman Catholic School …

Remaining in school until 18 years old ‘slows down aging process,’ study finds

March 31, 2024 in News

Scientists have made a ground-breaking discovery: prolonging education until the age of 18 has a remarkable effect on slowing down the aging process compared to …

Phase Transfer Deadline for EHP’s

February 13, 2024 in News

The phase transfer deadline for Local Authorities is fast approaching. This means that, if your child has an EHCP and is due to transfer to …

Labour Puts Forward Initiative for Free Breakfast Clubs Aimed at Addressing Persistent School Absence

January 31, 2024 in News

Labour’s strategy to enhance school attendance in England encompasses improved mental health support for students, as revealed by Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at a …