Search Results for: Education, Health and Care Needs – Page 2

This page explains the law surrounding contact with a child who is looked after, including how to apply for contact with a child in care and what the court will consider.

This page provides information on what constitutes disability discrimination and explains the duties of education providers not to discriminate against pupils on grounds of disability.

This information page provides information on the education of children outside of their chronological age group. This will include the rules governing education outside of

This page provides information on the law surrounding the participation of young people (16-18) in education, employment or training, including the various options available to ensure participation and the legal responsibilities of the Local Authority to encourage participation.

This page provides information on what constitutes discrimination and explains the duties of education providers to not discriminate against pupils based upon protected characteristics.

This page explains the rules surrounding direct payments by the local authority to help with meeting a child’s needs.

Advocacy Care orders Child abuse Child in need  Children’s services – referral, assessment and outcome Child Protection Conference & Plan Contact with a child in

This page explains the duties of the local authority to assess and provide support to young people who care for family members.

This information page sets out the functions and responsibilities of local authorities under Part 3 of the Children Act 1989, which concerns the provision of local authority support for children and families. Specifically, this page will detail Local Authorities’ duties in relation to care planning and placement decisions.