A part-time timetable must not be treated as a long-term plan. The arrangement should always specify an end-date by when it is expected that the child will return to full-time …
FAQs
Showing: 1 - 10 of 32 RESULTSCan a school place a pupil on a part-time timetable?
As a rule, no. All pupils of compulsory school age are entitled to a full-time education. In very exceptional circumstances there may be a need for a temporary part-time timetable …
What is compulsory school age?
A child is of compulsory school age the 1st term after their 5th birthday. Therefore: Children who turn 5 between 1st January and 31st March will be of compulsory school …
What are reasonable adjustments and who can get this support?
Reasonable adjustments are changes made to ensure disabled pupils can participate in their education and enjoy the other facilities that the school provides. Schools have a duty to make reasonable …
Is dyslexia IS a ‘special educational need?
Dyslexia IS a special educational need, so in terms of the legal test for EHC assessment the first part is met.
Can a Maintained mainstream school refuse to admit your child if they choose?
The only reason a Maintained Mainstream School can refuse admission of your child would be incompatible with the efficient education of other children AND there are no reasonable steps that …
Will my child only be eligible for an EHCP Assessment if they have an EP report, been through 2 cycles of plan/do/review at SEN support and the school has spent £6000.
The legal test for statutory assessment under the Children and families Act 2014 is; Whether the child/YP has or may have SEN and t may be necessary for special educational …
Can a young person over 19 can only keep their EHC plan if they are working towards an educational qualification?
Recent case law, Buckinghamshire vs SJ made it clear that not attaining qualifications or only making limited progress does not mean that SEN provision is not needed or of benefit.
Wil my child have an EHC Plan until they are 25 years old?
An EHC plan can continue as long as the young person stays in some kind of education or training (this doesn’t cover higher education), and it is still necessary for …
Will I be refused an EHC Assessment because my child is academically able?
The only relevant consideration for an EHC needs assessment is whether the child or young person has special educational needs and may need an EHCP. Children and young people, for …