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Understanding change of placement in section I after permenant exclusion?
My son is in year 7, EHCP and been permanently excluded.
He was in mainstream and I was trying to get a change of placement but the LA had not put the paperwork through in time and told me to wait. In which time he was PEX. I'm not appealing the PEX as it's pretty pointless, he lasted 10 weeks in Mainstream school.
Now the PEX has prompted a change of placement under section I. I have named a specialist, the LA are consulting on Parental preference. But they feel his needs can still be met in Mainstream and consulting with them.
Due to the PEX he is now educated outside of school and the LA have set him work online with a tutor online. Which obviously does not meet provision F. I also work full time and after next week I have zero childcare. I have complained to the director of children and suprise, nobody cares.
I have two questions with anyone that has been through this:
1.When the LA name a school that is not parental preference I have the right to appeal under SEN tribunal, this is currently a 9-12 month wait, is this triaged as more urgent as he is not in school? Also will the 'tutoring' remain in place whilst I appeal?
2.I have contacted every solicitor I possibly can to proceed with judicial review, can anyone recommend anyone that could take legal aid and has availability?
I actually have no idea what to do and I don't actually no how I'm going to keep my job. Anyone that's been through this experience and could share would be much appreciated, I can't find this situation online anywhere.O -
Can LAs refuse to consider an out of county placement based on location alone? (Wales)
We would like to consider a special school placement for our child. We live in County A and they currently go to a mainstream primary school in County B. We have been informed by the LA at discussion stage that we could not consider the special school in County B for the sole reason that we live in County A. Is this a legitimate reason to refuse a placement request without further consideration?
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Transport cost - when proving the TFL carer transport assistance, should LA calculate it as a cost to its budget or it comes off the TFL's budget? "A TfL Oyster card or Travelcard for a parent, carer or responsible adult to go with the child between home and school."
When comparing the cost of two placements, should carer's travelcard be calculated as a cost to the LA? Applications for a carer travelcard are made via the LA transport team however do the funds come from the LA budget?
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How do I show A has EBSA?
What can I do to show a 9 year old has EBSA? I've a letter from teacher re his biting himself.
Victoria Dean
24 Mar 2025
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When receiving an amended EHCP from the local authority (LA), must a child or young person receive a letter confirming their right to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (FtT)?
When receiving an amended EHCP, is it acceptable for a local authority to send an accompanying letter with the newly issued plan, emphasising their willingness to work together to resolve any disputes but no other information? While this may be welcomed, is this what the legal framework requires?
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Is there a download (pdf) for the Nodi No-nonsense Guide to ALN law in Wales?
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Is there a glossary for the Nodi No-nonsense Guide to ALN law in Wales?
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12.37 When the UT remits a case to the ETW, does it require a complete rehearing of all the issues?
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12.19 Does the ETW just have to decide which expert is right?
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12.07 Can a person appeal to the tribunal at any time?