If you have an EHC Plan and you are due to transfer from your current secondary school to a post 16 provision in September 2021, the Local Authority must issue a Final Amended EHC Plan naming the post 16 placement that you will be attending in September 2021 by 31st March 2021. This is a statutory deadline.
Finding the right school environment for a child experiencing a learning challenge, for whatever reason, can be a complex and time-consuming process, but expert help is available, writes Lorna Woolley.
Douglas Silas, of Douglas Silas Solicitors, looks at the potential impact upon the SEN sector of the coronavirus crisis.
Douglas Silas, of Douglas Silas Solicitors, gives an overview of the latest developments in the SEND sector.
Hayley Mason, Senior Solicitor and Business Development Lead at SEN Legal Ltd, on the steps to an effective Education and Health Care Plan (EHC).
Douglas Silas, of Douglas Silas Solicitors, casts an expert’s eye over the latest developments in the SEND sector.
Douglas Silas, Principal of Douglas Silas Solicitors, gives an overview of developments in the SEN sector and looks ahead to future developments.
Melinda Nettleton, head of specialist law firm SEN Legal, shares her story and explains how her firm can help others who were in her situation.
Claire Dorer, chief executive of The National Association of Independent Schools & Non-Maintained Special Schools (NASS), looks at SEND funding policy.
Writing the foreword to the 2017/18 edition of Which School? for Special Needs, Adam Boddison, chief executive of Nasen, looks at the demand for special school places and how SEND legislation is progressing.
Bambi Gardiner tells a parent’s story of facing difficult schooling decisions – and how a lack of resources for dyslexic pupils prompted her to take action.
Douglas Silas, Principal of Douglas Silas Solicitors, says progress with new SEN legislation has been positive – if slow.
Adam Boddison, chief executive of Nasen, writes the foreword to the 2016/17 edition of Which School? for Special Needs.
Educational psychologist and author Ruth Birnbaum offers practical advice on seeking effective education for children with special educational needs.
Douglas Silas, Principal of Douglas Silas Solicitors, gives some thoughts on the the new SEN legal framework
Claire Dorer, chief executive of the National Association of Independent Schools and Non-Maintained Special Schools (NASS), says it will take time for new legislation to bed in