JR is a way for parents and young people to challenge the decisions of a public body, by asking a court to decide whether the decision of, in this instance, a local authority, has been made in a lawful, fair...
There are several ways that you can act in response to issues or to challenge decisions you do not agree with. The options you have will depend on the issue you are facing. Complaints Education settings Parents should raise complaints directly with nurseries,...
Disability discrimination is now covered in law by the Equality Act 2010. Disability discrimination is when you are treated less well or put at a disadvantage for a reason that relates to your disability in one of the situations covered...
You may come across the term ‘Judicial review’ (JR), as it relates to challenging decisions made by the Local Authority. This term refers to asking a court to decide whether the decision of a Local Authority (public body) has been made...
You received a final EHCP for your child, the provision is sufficiently specified and detailed, and you breathed a sigh of relief. Now you find that the provision specified in Section F of the EHCP isn’t being put in place at...
There are some worrying statistics about children and young people with SEN and exclusions. Children and young people with SEND are far more likely to be excluded from school than their peers. Pupils with SEN and EHCPs are 2.5 times more likely...
