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Solving the SEND Puzzle
November 27 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Time: 9.30am – 12.00pm
This course is being delivered online, and a recording will be available for up to 30 days after the event has ended.
Fees
Member – £99
Non-Member – £149
Facilitator – Laura Thompson – Senior Associate, Browne Jacobson
This course will provide participants with an overview of the EHCP consultation and amendment process, including the responsibilities of both schools and local authorities as part of that process.
The course will look at the legal framework surrounding EHCPs and will consider:
• what makes an EHCP effective;
• what a placement consultation should look like; and
• how unlawful or unreasonable decisions can be challenged.
Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and will receive practical guidance on how to navigate the EHCP minefield.
Aims
By the end of the session participants will:
• Understand the requirements for specificity in Education, Health and Care Plans;
• Be clear on the legal timescales relating to EHCP consultations and amendments;
• Be able to prepare a robust response to consultation; and
• Be able to confidently challenge unlawful or unreasonable decision making.
Audience
Senior leaders, SENDCos, aspiring leaders and/or those with involvement in SEND decision making.
Facilitator
Laura Thompson
Laura Thompson is an experienced education lawyer with over 10 years’ experience working for the sector. Laura is a specialist in SEND and pastoral education matters and regularly provides advice and training to schools and local authorities on issues such as SEND, admissions, exclusions and complaints.
Laura has written, and provided comment, for a number of education publications such as Education Journal, TES, Local Government Lawyer and Lexis PSL. She has been ranked as a ‘Rising Star’ in the Legal 500 legal directory.