Disability discrimination

If someone is treated unfairly because of their disability, or because of something arising from their disability, this may be disability discrimination.

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IPSEA update on COVID-19, school closures and SEN provision

In light of the announcement that schools will be closing, IPSEA has put together a list of FAQs on the how the COVID-19 measures will affect children and young people with special educational needs (“SEN”).
We have been told that LAs are not allowed to fund special school places for young people aged 19 or over. Is this correct?

IPSEA does not believe this is correct; however, your local authority is likely to be basing their position on a piece of government guidance.
Complaining when the local authority does not send out the final amended EHC plan in time: Model letter 15
SEND Tribunal – Update for volunteers, parents and carers

The SEND Tribunal has provided information about how it is responding to the current situation with regards to Covid-19.

Making a complaint about a nursery, school or college

Information and guidance on complaining about a nursery, school or college
Making a complaint about a local authority

Information and guidance on complaining about a local authority
Making a complaint about an EHC plan

Information and guidance on complaining about an EHC plan

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