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Can class sizes be specified in Section F (provision)
Can a maximum class size and adult : child ratio be specified in an EHCP Section F?
We have a clear professional (EdPsych) recommendation on this and I would assume it's a clear YES because it's specific and quantifiable.
The LA claim they can't put this in an EHCP because if the school were forced to accept another pupil (as can happen) it would mean they weren't meeting EHCP and my child would have to leave. I think this is untrue and designed to scare/threaten because the school they want to name has increasing class sizes. Is there any case law or reference in legislation? -
Can the LA impose their own policy on consulting schools?
We have a "transition review" coming up (child in year 6) and also a contents tribunal a few weeks after that. Perhaps because of the latter, the LA are being particularly hostile and obstructive towards us.
We want them to consult with a non-section 41 school which we belive meets our child's needs. The school has indicated they'd be happy to receive evidence from us e.g. Tribunal Working Document, reports from experts (e.g. OT and EdPsych) which give a fuller picture than the current EHCP, but they want the LA to consult.
We have good reason to think they will object and try to obstruct on various grounds (which they've used recently with others)
- Refusing to consult one school before consulting others (Catch 22 for us as it's non Section 41 and we need to know whether they'll offer a place before we can name it)
- They have an internal policy that they insist on naming at least two or three schools and that one of these must be mainstream. This to me sounds like a blanket policy they've imposed locally and not law. Can I challenge it?
- Can they refuse to disclose accurate information to any other schools they consult (e.g. their own schools), if we disclose that they share it - e.g. working document, expert reports etc.?
thank you
OJ
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