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  • Is there a law (for mediation appealing section I) which takes into account the student's views and preferences for attending a specific college?

    Going to mediation to appeal decision for an independent college (not a section 41 setting). Refused based on resources, not good use of public money. It is about £6k per year extra (£12K as 2 year course). The college offers only supported internships - 1 year pre-internship and 1 year supported internship. Also appealing Section B, F & I of EHCP as additional recent diagnosis of autism.
    I will be providing evidence on potential cost savings (transport) but I want to quote any legislation that relates to the students view of really wanting this college. They are age 19.
    He has looked at other settings and couldn't get there as can't travel on the train, requires a change and he doesn't have the skill and too anxious to do that. The other colleges are also bigger and are overwhelming for him. the
    The requested setting has specialist support that will develop him to achieve his personal best. He has spent the past year preparing for this transition by visiting the area and the requested college as he finds change and transition challenging. The current college doesn't offer a 2 year SI but we don't want the LA to suggest an alternative college as he has looked at other options and they aren't right for him.
    Is there a legislation that LA's need to consider the view and choice of a student?

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  • Is there a legal requirement for a LA to secure full time education for a 19 year old in a college setting?

    We are appealing a placement in Section I of the EHCP. The requested new college offers a 5 day provision while the current (named) college is only 3 days. At mediation I would like to explain that we are seeking health and social care support to extend the current provision to 5 days. Is there any legal requirement or legislation for the LA to provide or secure full-time education / training for a 19 year old in a college setting. I would like to use this to support our case when providing a cost comparison against the 2 settings.

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