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High-functioning autism and special educational needs

Over the past few weeks we have been contacted by a number of parents of children with high-functioning autism (HFA). It seems increasingly common for local authorities to refuse to make an Education, Health and...
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Cauda equina compensation – Jayne’s Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwgMYadk7E0 In 2009 Jayne woke up in agony she didn’t know she had cauda equina syndrome, following a series of failures to diagnose her condition she made a claim for medical negligence compensation. This is...
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Josie’s cervical cancer journey – Part 2

In July 2012, I started to experience pelvic pain and changes in bowel movements. I spoke to the oncology nurse and I was booked in for scans. I was petrified the cancer had come back....
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Josie’s cervical cancer journey – Part 1

In October 2009, I saw my GP for a routine smear. I was told that abnormalities were found and I was referred to hospital. I hadn’t experienced any worrying symptoms leading up to this. Obviously...
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Personal budgets, direct payments and SEN

We get enquiries about personal budgets time and time again. Whilst the right for parents and young people (YP) to request a personal budget has been in force now for over a year, it is...
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Who is responsible for therapy in an Education, Health and Care Plan?

There is still quite a lot of confusion about how therapeutic provision should be provided to a child or young person who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Yesterday, 6 January 2016, we received...
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Lung cancer and asbestos – 7 facts you need to know

Lung cancer develops when lung tissue cells begin to abnormally grow out of control. As the cells grow they clump together and form a tumour. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer The most common symptoms...
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What happens when a Local Authority cuts funding half way through a course

The case of R (C) v Westminster City Council (2015) has just been reported. Unfortunately, we have not been able to locate the case on free databases and, as yet, have not received the full citation. The...
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Swindon disease – Mesothelioma sufferers in Wiltshire

Mesothelioma is often referred to as the ‘Swindon Disease’ in Wiltshire as there is a disproportionately high number of cases in the borough. This is largely due to the fact that in the 1950s the...
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A history of asbestos use in the UK

The history of asbestos use dates back to approximately 4000 BC when ancient Egyptians were believed to have used the material for its heatproof qualities in making candle and lamp wicks. Since that time the...
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SEN expert evidence – Guidance from the Upper Tribunal

The Upper Tribunal has provided guidance on how the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal should approach expert evidence when there is conflicting advice. The guidance for how expert evidence should be considered by the Special Educational...
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Appealing against the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal

In this final article in our series about the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal we explain what can be done if you are unhappy about a decision taken by the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SEND...
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Appealing to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SEND)

Once you have sent your appeal form to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal, a timetable for your appeal will be issued. These are called ‘Case Management Directions’. The following directions are those typically made by...
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The Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal – Who are they?

In this first of three articles about the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal, we look at what the Tribunal is, what it can deal with and relevant time limits. The Special Educational Needs and Disability...
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What is an Education, Health and Care Plan and how does my child get one?

The Children and Families Act 2014 came into force in September 2014. It completely changed how children with special educational needs (SEN) are now supported. Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) are available for children with the most...
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Conductive Education – what’s it all about?

I was fortunate to be shown around a very special school last week, Ingfield Manor School, and its school for parents, The Dame Vera Lynn Trust School for Parents, in Billingshurst, West Sussex. Ingfield Manor...
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