Selecting a school or college

The process of choosing a school or college for a child or young person with SEN differs depending on whether the child or young person has an EHC plan or not. Follow the links below to find the right information.

Choosing a school with an EHC plan

Choosing a school without an EHC plan

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Bristol parents successfully challenge cuts to SEN budget

This recent case concerned the judicial review of Bristol City Council’s decision to reduce its high needs block budget by over £5 million
Home to school/college transport: Webinar

Available until Sunday 28th October
Vacancy: Legal Team Member
London: SEND Law for Frontline Staff

This course, running on Tuesday 8 January 2019, is designed for staff in special schools and colleges, and is suitable for those who deal with initial enquiries from parents/carers of prospective pupils

Types of schools and other settings

Schools and other institutions use various descriptors, e.g. infants, junior, primary, secondary, but in order to determine which parts of SEND law apply, you will need to know which category the school falls into
The right to a mainstream education

Where a young person or parent of a child with SEN, wants a place in a mainstream setting it must never be denied on the basis that mainstream is unsuitable, or that their needs or disabilities are too great or complex
Home schooling and ‘education otherwise’

For some children or young people, school or college may not be suitable, and they may need to be educated at home or elsewhere

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