Special Educational Needs - A Masterclass in One Day

Introduction

Nearly eight years have elapsed since Part II of the Children and Families Act 2014 came into force. This led to the biggest overhaul of the special educational needs regime for many years.

In this full day workshop, we will examine some early lessons of the new regime, as well as a detailed consideration of the various developments in case law.

It will also provide a guide to effective advocacy, whether acting for a parent/young person or local authority in the First Tier Tribunal.

Finally, consideration will be given to the Government’s proposals to amend the current system - with legislation expected in 2023.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

• The new regime since 2014
• Resolving disputes over the content of an EHC Plan
• Tactical considerations in challenging EHC Plans
• Developments in case law in the Upper Tribunal in relation to SEN matters
• Developments in case law in the Upper Tribunal in relation to disability discrimination matters
• Effective advocacy in the First Tier Tribunal
• The proposed reforms to the current regime