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02.04 Can a CYP attend a special school without an EHCP?

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    Generally, no. If the cost of the placement is being met by the LA or Secretary of State (i.e. the CYP’s parents have not made other arrangements) then the CYP must attend a mainstream school unless they are attending a special school as part of an EHC needs assessment: CFA2014 s34.

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