The Children and Families Act 2014 extended the statutory framework of support to young people with SEN up to the age of 25.
The same law applies for young people as for children, so you can use the IPSEA website to find out information about:
A young person is someone who is over compulsory school age but under 25.
Click on the links below to learn more; if you can’t find the answer to your question, you can book an appointment to speak with us.
As a young person under the Children and Families Act 2014, you have more say about your education and your parents have less say Read more
Under the Children and Families Act 2014, certain rights and decisions transfer from parents (or carers) to young people Read more
Mental capacity is assessed in relation to the particular decision which needs to be made Read more