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Can I deregister child from school whilst awaiting an EOTAS package at tribunal?
Child has mainstream school named on EHCP. She is struggling attend due to high anxiety. We dont believe any school is appropriate currently and are hoping for EOTAS to be awarded. Can we deregister her from school whilst waiting for tribunal? Or would that make appeal at tribunal void and mean the LA would no longer be responsible for sourcing provision?
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Should I issue JR proceedings when school cannot meet need but LA named on EHCP?
Our daughter is due to start school in September. She is 4 years old. We applied for a school place and the nearest school offered a place. A draft EHCP has been issued naming the school in section I. The school have now been formally consulted with the EHCP and have said they cannot meet need. This is not a surprise to us and we suspect she needs an EOTAS package.
If the final EHCP lists the school in section I, despite school saying they cannot meet need, where does this leave us? Her anxiety is high and she refused to attend preschool setting. Waits for the tribunal are likely 12+ months. Is judicial review the best option for us to challenge rationality of decision to name school in Section I that cannot need need? -
Do tribunals often refuse requests for witness summons?
We are concerned that we will be disadvantaged if our witnesses do not attend the hearing. What else can we do if a summons request is refused?
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Can I ask questions about the LA's response to our EHCP appeal without being in contempt of court?
I wasn't sure if it is legally permitted to ask a question on here that reveals the LAs position.