How we can support you
We have advised Headteachers and Governing Body’s on admissions disputes since the implementation of the Children and Families Act 2014. We offer a range of support to help you manage the admissions process more effectively and legally to ensure compliance with the legislation. This support includes:
Advising on the terms of the educational settings SEN Policy and SEN Information, which is often vague and general.
Advising on the admissions policies of specialist settings to ensure that the appropriate cohort of children are considered for placement at the school, thereby preventing children with different needs being considered for placement.
Advising the educational setting on its response to admission consultations from a local authority and how these need to be managed to ensure a legally compliant response.
Challenging local authorities decisions to name a setting in an EHC Plan.