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 — 1 Feb 2017 Case Law Update 16 – O v Peterborough – Child protection decisions must be supported by proper evidence; The meaning of ‘neglect’ More
Statutory guidance — 29 Sep 2016 Case Law Update 14 – Hertfordshire v MC – When an EHC Plan is ‘necessary’ More
Statutory guidance — 29 Sep 2016 Case Law Update 13 – Devon v OH – Relevance of best possible outcomes duty (s 19(d) CFA 2014) in determining whether placement is ‘appropriate’ More
Social care — 29 Sep 2016 Case Law Update 12 – DAT and BNM v West Berkshire Council – Decision to reduce funding for short breaks quashed More
Statutory guidance — 1 Jul 2016 Case Law Update 8 – Hammersmith and Fulham v L and F – relative placement costs for maintained and independent schools More