Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Training - Education Law and Guidance

This course covers the law and guidance pertaining to Special Educational Needs educational provision. The course will also look at SEND appeal process and tribunal rules, as well as relevant case law. It will include practical case study work and discussion of good practice.

We typically cover the following areas during a full day of 'Special Educational Needs & Disability' training:

SEN Legal Framework and Definitions:

Statutes
Code of Practice
Definitions
SEN Code of Practice
Disability Discrimination and the Equality Act 2010
SEN Statements

Appeals to SEND Tribunal:

Sources of Law and Guidance
Who hears a case?
Who can appeal?
What can parents appeal about?
Further tribunal powers
When to appeal
What must be included in an appeal
Registration and LA response
Before the hearing
The hearing
The decision
Further appeals

We hold this course as part of our public Training Seminars programme each academic term. Please see Training Seminars for more information.

We are also able to offer this course as Tailored In-House Training, adapted to local issues and your specifications, delivered at your convenience. Please see Tailored Training for more information

Please contact ACE Training by telephone on 020 7697 1140, or email training@ace-ed.org.uk if you would like any further information.