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Local authorities and the integration of SEN provision (East Sussex County Council v KS (SEN))

Published on: 31 July 2017

Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What is the background to the case?
  • What are the practical implications of this case?
  • What issues does the case raise?
  • Does the judgment clarify the law in this area?
  • What will practitioners need to be mindful of when advising in this area, and are there any best practice tips?
  • Are there still any unresolved issues practitioners will need to watch out for?

Article summary

Local Government analysis: What should local authorities and those advising them be mindful of when navigating special education needs (SEN) provisions? Russell Holland, barrister at Michelmores, considers the case of East Sussex County Council v KS, and says it has important practical implications for parents and their advisers on the need to take account of health and social care provision which educates or trains under the Children and Families Act 2014 (CFA 2014).

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