Tag: SEN law
The SEN Code of Practice: three years on
Pearl Barnes outlines some of the main effects of the Government’s landmark changes to the SEN system
SEN and specific circumstances
Specialist SEN solicitor Douglas Silas explains the legal requirements for looked-after children and young people and those in alternative provision
What can students with SEN expect from their college?
Specialist SEN solicitor Douglas Silas explains the requirements on colleges to support students with SEN
Part of the plan
Julie Moktadir explains parents’ rights to request an education, health and care plan for their child
Too clever to have SEN?
Councils are not meeting their legal obligations to people with high functioning autism, writes Ed Duff
How to use mediation to resolve SEN disputes
Specialist SEN solicitor Douglas Silas answers key questions about resolving disagreements through mediation
What is an appeal to the SEND Tribunal?
Specialist SEN solicitor Douglas Silas answers key questions about appealing to the SEND Tribunal
SEN Code of Practice: one year on
How is the Government’s grand plan for SEN working out in reality? SEN solicitor Douglas Silas addresses some key questions
What’s so special about outcomes?
Specialist SEN solicitor Douglas Silas answers questions about “outcomes”, a key concept in the new SEN system
Changing schools
Laxmi Patel outlines the different types of education placements available for children with SEN
