We often come across situations where schools do not want to be named in an EHCP . Schools can refuse to be named in an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), but only in specific circumstances set out by law. To determine whether a school can refuse...
EHCPs are meant to detail, amongst other things, the special educational provision to be delivered to a child or young person included in Section F. We often see EHCPs that also have reference to funding/bands, and sometimes instead of clear special...
In the Education Team at Boyes Turner, we see a lot of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) which require the special educational needs (Section B) and special educational provision (Section F) to be updated and improved. Whilst Section F provision is...
A recent Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) decision from 16 September 2024, highlighted key points about home to school transport when the pupil in question has an EHCP and is of compulsory school age, i.e., between five – sixteen years old. ...
As we have reached half term, it is a good opportunity to consider the potential tricky area of special educational provision in school holidays. Specifically, we are looking at such provision within an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). EHCPs include...
Family cases involving children and young people with SEND often feature added complexity, beyond the remit of family courts. Mencap and Public Health England identified 353,000 children as having a learning disability (2016) and with divorce rates sharply...
This year we want to show the world the incredible things that people with a learning disability achieve, smashing misconceptions about what people can do and shining a light on the stigma many still face every day. Mencap’s Learning...
This is the final article in our series on matters parents/carers may need to address in the following year. You can find the other articles here . Parents/young people can request mediation if they are unhappy with the social and/or health care elements...
This is the fourth in our series of articles this week, following on from what should be included in an EHCP, and how to find a placement. You can find the other articles here Parents/young people must have a mediation certificate before they can register...
This is the third in our series of back to school articles for parents and carers, following on from our discussion of the content of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and annual/phase transfer reviews. You can find the other articles here . Pupils...
