Find out more about the sessions and speakers at our 2024 SEN Law Conference.
Please note, session times and topics may be liable to change.
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From 08.45
09.30 – 10.10
A session looking back at developments in SEN law and policy over the past 12 months
Speaker: Catriona Moore, Policy Manager, IPSEA
10.10 – 11.00
A review of the approach that the SEND Tribunal has taken to its caseload over the past year and looking to the future
Speaker: Judge Jane McConnell, HM Courts & Tribunal Service
11.00 – 11.20
11.20 – 12.00
Covering practical advice in relation to difficulties with:
Speaker: Douglas Silas, Douglas Silas Solicitors
12.00 – 12.45
An update on recent case law on disability discrimination in schools.
Speaker: Sarah Hannett KC, Matrix Chambers
12.45 – 13.45
13.45 – 14.45
This session will explore the legal rights and entitlements of migrant children with SEN, the additional barriers they face in accessing special educational provision and what might change under the Illegal Migration Act 2023
Speaker: Shu Shin Luh, Doughty Street Chambers
In this session, Georgina will provide an overview of the trend IPSEA is observing of duties to children and young people with SEN being left unmet. This will be followed by an open discussion where delegates can share their experiences, including suggestions and successful approaches they are taking to ensure children and young people’s legal rights and entitlements are upheld.
Speaker: Georgina Downard, Senior Solicitor, IPSEA
14.45 – 15.30
This session will provide an overview of the legal principles applicable to SEN Transport and will consider the impact of the recent Home-to-School travel statutory guidance.
Speaker: Roisin Swords-Kieley, Matrix Chambers
15.30 – 15.50
15.50 – 16.45
Speaker: David Wolfe KC, Matrix Chambers
17.00
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