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13.03 Can a CYP be refused a place on the basis they have ALP?

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01 Nov 2024

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    No, a child who has ALN but does not have an IDP must be treated as fairly as other applicants. An admission authority must not refuse to admit a child because they consider themselves unable to cater for a child’s ALN. By the same token, the Independent Appeal Panel cannot refuse an appeal simply because a child has ALN: School admission appeals code, November 2023, paragraph 5.38.

    Nodi No-nonsense Guide Wales

    Nodi No-nonsense Guide Wales
    Authors: Civitas Law education team