About us We want disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to have full and happy childhoods, to fulfil their potential, and be active within the community. More
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What we do We work collaboratively, from policy into practice, to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people. More
Statutory guidance — 30 Apr 2019 Case Law Update 40 – AD v Hackney (HC) – Challenge to local authority policy for provision of support to children with SEND More
SEN support — 30 Apr 2019 Case Law Update 39 – Hollow v Surrey – Unsuccessful challenge to local authority budget which included savings on SEND provision More
Social care — 7 Feb 2019 Case Law Update 38 – MIV v Newham – No breach of human rights in accommodation provided to disabled child More
Social care — 7 Feb 2019 Case Law Update 37 – RB v Calderdale – When an EHC needs assessment is required More
Social care — 24 Oct 2018 Case Law Update 35 – Birmingham v KF – School transport can be special educational provision within an EHC Plan in some circumstances More
Social care — 24 Oct 2018 Case Law Update 33 – Williams v Hackney – No fixed time limit on local authority accommodating child under s 20 CA 1989 More
Social care — 24 Oct 2018 Case Law Update 34 – B and M v Cheshire East Council – When a local authority can cease to maintain an EHC Plan More
Social care — 24 Oct 2018 Case Law Update 31 – C and C v Governing Body Etc – Disability discrimination where children with a ‘tendency to physical abuse’ excluded from school More
Social care — 24 Oct 2018 Case Law Update 30 – KE v Bristol – Successful challenge to decision of local authority to cut SEN budget More