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09.36 What factors should be considered when deciding a place at a particular school or institution is required in order to meet a CYP’s reasonable needs for ALP 2D.2?

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    Relevant factors include (para 23.67 ALN Code 2021):

    • whether the ALP that is reasonably required by the child or young person’s needs is such that it cannot be delivered in full at any maintained school or FEI;
    • whether specific characteristics of the school or other institution make it especially good at making the required ALP – this might include a variety of different matters, including the school or institution’s physical characteristics; 
    • whether the school or institution has members of staff with specialist expertise or training;
    • whether the school or institution has the required specialism in a low incidence provision, such as visual or hearing impairment;
    • whether it would be unreasonable for another school or institution to provide the child’s ALP.

    In addition to these considerations regard must be had to the thoughts, wishes and feelings of the CYP or child’s parents: para 23.52 ALN Code 2021.

    Nodi No-nonsense Guide Wales

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