Sexual Harassment in Schools
There is statutory guidance available titled Keeping Children Safe in Education for staff of relevant schools which includes a lengthy section on child-on-child sexual violence
There is statutory guidance available titled Keeping Children Safe in Education for staff of relevant schools which includes a lengthy section on child-on-child sexual violence
This page provides information on the right of access to information about a child in relation to their education records, medical records and children’s services records.
This page provides information on access to education through a Fair Access Protocol, how and when it can be triggered, and the process for doing so.
This page provides information on getting publically funded legal assistance for educational law matters such as discrimination, special educational needs or judicial review. It explains what legal aid is, when it is available and the type of help it covers.
As the government has stated that it is imperative to reduce disruption to education whilst managing the risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic, this page
The Children Act 1989 places a legal duty on Local authorities to safeguard and promote the welfare of looked after children. This duty extends to promoting the child’s educational achievement and this information page will seek to explore the specific duties placed on Local Authorities in relation to the education of a looked after child.
This page provides information on the duties of schools to support children and young adults with medical needs. It explains the law on illness-related absences, administering medicine within school and individual healthcare plans.
This page provides information on the duties of local authorities to provide free school transport to children and young people.
This page provides information on how schools can support children and young adults experiencing mental health difficulties and when a mental health difficulty can be considered a disability or Special Educational Need.
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