by admin6989 | 18 Jun, 2019 | Employment Law, SEN
It is reasonable to assume that anyone who has recently come in contact with the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) will be aware of the backlog which is routinely causing delays in getting cases heard. These difficulties are being caused...
by admin6989 | 25 May, 2019 | SEN
S44(1) The Children and Families Act 2014 requires that a child or young person’s Education Health and Care plan (EHCp) be reviewed: in the period of 12 months starting with the date on which the plan was first made, and in each subsequent period of 12 months starting...
by admin6989 | 25 May, 2019 | SEN
Reg 13(2) The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 requires that a local authority must send the finalised EHC plan to:- (a) the child’s parent or to the young person; (b) the governing body, proprietor or principal of any school, other...
by admin6989 | 23 May, 2019 | Disability, Employment Law, SEN
Does the period in which an employer must take into account the protected characteristic of disability include the period after dismissal to the end of the appeal process? Yes, according to Baldeh v Churches Housing Association [2019] UKEAT 0290_18_1103 (11 March...
by admin6989 | 21 May, 2019 | SEN
Does the decision to ensure that a child or young person’s special educational needs be met otherwise than in a school, early year’s provision or post 16-institution have to take into account school-related anxiety? Yes, according to the decision in M v Hertfordshire...
by admin6989 | 19 May, 2019 | SEN
The single route of redress national trial extends the power of the special educational needs and disability (SEND) tribunal. This means that as part of a special educational appeal, the SEND tribunal will be able to make non-binding recommendations on the health and...
