Sources of law

It is important that when you are referring to what the law says that you make sure it is from an up to date source which reflects any amendments. Follow the links below to be sure.

SEN Law is contained in:

• The Education Act 1996 Part IV including Schedules 26 & 27
• SEN Education (Special Educational Needs) (England) (Consolidation) Regulations 2001

SEN guidance can be found at:

• SEN Code of Practice 2001
• Inclusive Schooling – Children with SEN November 2001

Disability Discrimination Law:

• Disability Discrimination Act 1996 Part IV

Disability Discrimination Guidance:

• Code of Practice for schools: Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Part 4
• Code of Practice on the Duty to Promote Disability Equality

Exclusion Law:

• Education Act (EA) 2002 s. 52 – power to exclude
• Education and Inspections Act (EIA) 2006
• Education (Pupil Exclusions and Appeals) (Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations SI 2002/3178

Exclusion Guidance can be found in:

• Improving behaviour and attendance: guidance on exclusion from schools and pupil referral units

SEND Tribunal Law can be found in:

• The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008
• Practice Directions First -Tier Tribunal Health Education and Social Care Chamber – Special Educational Needs or Disability Discrimination in Schools Cases