Where a school is unable to meet a child's needs (through a School Action or School Action Plus), a request can be made for the local authority to conduct a Statutory Assessment of the child's SEN. If, following this Statutory Assessment, the local authority considers that the child's needs cannot be met by the school, it may issue a Statement of Special Educational Needs. This is a legally binding document setting out what a child's needs are, and what the school must do to meet those needs.
Do you have any questions?
Email them to clc@essex.ac.uk or call the Child Law Advice Line on 08088 020 008, The National Education Line on 0845 345 4345, Or visit www.childrenslegalcentre.com.
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