Understanding SEN laws
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Understanding the law will help you on your SEND journey.
Children and Families Act 2014
This Act gives parents, carers and young people greater control and choice from birth up to the age of 25.
Children and Families Act 2014
SEND code of Practice
For statutory guidance on all matters relating to SEND.
SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014
These are the main set of Regulations underpinning the CAFA 2014. They are also legally binding.
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014
Education Act 1996
The Education Act 1996 contains the law on school transport.
The Council has a duty to provide school transport to pupils in certain situations.
Home-to-school travel and transport 2014
Councils must follow this guidance on home to school travel, transport and sustainable travel.
Home-to-school travel and transport
The Equality Act 2010
This law protects children and young people with disabilities from discrimination. It enables you to challenge it.
The Equality Act protects your child in 2 main ways:
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it entitles your child to reasonable adjustments
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it means schools need a plan about how they can remove barriers that might disadvantage disabled children and young people