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09.23 What does “incompatibility with the efficient education of others mean”?

Nodi No-nonsense Guide Wales

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01 Nov 2024

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    “Efficienteducation” is notthe very highest desirable standard orthe basic minimum but something in between: NA v LB Barnet [2010] UKUT 180 (AAC).

    “Incompatibility with the efficient education for others” requires more than showing that the Child’s attendance would have a negative effect on other learners: Hampshire v R & SENDIST [2009] EWHC 626 para 48. 

    Where a placement is full, admitting more learners may be incompatible with the efficient education of others, but it will usually be necessary to identify the children with whom the child will be educated and identify clearly the impact which the child’s admission will have: NA v LB Barnet [2010] UKUT 180 (AAC)

    Nodi No-nonsense Guide Wales

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