Special Educational Needs and Secondary School Admissions Advice
Following the March 1st deadline for secondary school admissions, many parents may be considering their right of appeal if they haven’t got their first-choice place for September 2022.
Partner, Education & Public Law Solicitor
Council settles ‘systemic challenge’ by agreeing to undertake a full and thorough ‘Independent Review’
Lawyers say other councils need to take action to better meet the special education needs of children
Hertfordshire County Council has commissioned an ‘Independent Review’ into how it undertakes Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (‘EHCNA’) for children and young people who may have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (‘SEND’).
An EHCNA is the gateway to a child with SEND obtaining an Education, Health and Care Plan (‘EHCP’). An EHCP set out Special Educational Provision that councils are under an absolute duty to secure. This can include specifics such as smaller class settings, direct therapy, or one-to-one support. EHCPs also set out what type of placement the child requires, for example, a mainstream or special school.
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www.simpsonmillar.co.uk. (n.d.). Heather Davidson | Public Law | Simpson Millar Solicitors. [online] Available at: https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/our-people/heather-davidson/ [Accessed 22 Apr. 2024].
Moore, C. (2023). Is the Government rationing EHC plans? [online] Special Needs Jungle. Available at: https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/is-government-rationing-ehc-plans/ [Accessed 22 Apr. 2024].
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