Those aged 16 and over could also gain the right to appeal decisions to permanently exclude them from school as part of plans outlined in a 12-week consultation launched yesterday (28th April) by the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
The document asks for views on the appropriate age for children and young people to be able to appeal SEN decisions or claim disability discrimination. Options include secondary school age, 12 and above or 16 and 17.
However, those who want to appeal may first have to undergo a "competency test" to ensure they fully understand the choices available to them and the consequences of decisions.
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