Your rights
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Adjustments for pupils with SEN: What is reasonable?
Under the Equality Act, schools are required to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ so that all children can access their facilities and services. Yet parents often find themselves faced with an additional bill for such provision.
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EHCP and School Admissions
When a child has an EHCP, a parent can name the school of their choice which gives them priority over many other applicants.
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EHCPs and how my child can get one
Confused by EHC Needs Assessments, EHC Plans and how they relate to school admissions? We have advice for you.
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Exam access arrangements
Exam Access Arrangements (EAAs) are the reasonable adjustments that can be made for an exam candidate and might include things like extra time to complete an exam paper, permission to use assistive technology, or provision of rest breaks.
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Flexible working - your rights
If your child has special needs, you are likely to need more time off work than others. The good news is you have the right to request flexible working.
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Getting SEN funding for an independent mainstream school
In order to get a placement for their child at an independent mainstream school funded by a local authority (LA), parents have to get an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
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School exclusions: pupils with special educational needs/disabilities
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are disproportionately likely to be excluded from school; they account for almost two-thirds of all exclusions. What are your rights?
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SEN Support without an EHCP
Children with special education needs (SEND) who don't have an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) should have provision made for them in school through ‘SEN Support'.