Special Needs and Legal Entitlement, Second Edition: The Essential Guide to Getting out of the Maze
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (675 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849057060 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is the author of Young Adults with Special Needs: Assessment, Law and Practice - Caught in the Acts, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, and is based in London, UK.. She divides her time between London and Bury St Edmunds, UK.John Friel is a barrister at Hardwicke with expertise in public law issues. He has won leading cases in the House of Lords, Court of Appeal, and High Court, and is featured in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK as an Education Law specialist. She is t
-- Stephen Bradshaw, MD of Children's Services, Cambian Group . It will allow parents and professionals to negotiate the maze that is a child's entitlement. John Friel and Melinda Nettleton's book is absolutely essential for any parent faced with this predicament - and I speak from personal experience. -- Dr Lindsay Peer, CBE, educational psychologist This book takes a complex and confusing subject and 'unplaits the fog', giving clear explanations of the new legislation. It is an excellent read that I will want to return to time and time again. Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of having a child with a disability is trying to make sense of the provisions available from the state. This 'must-have' book offers direction, insight and
Fully updated to include the most recent developments in law and practice, the second edition of this comprehensive and straightforward guide to the legal rights of children and young people with special educational needs clearly explains the key issues in a complex system.Helping parents to understand the legal entitlements of their child, Nettleton and Friel explain the new Education, Health and Care Plans which have replaced the Statements of Special Educational Needs. They also include help with 42 of the most common problems encountered, a discussion of relevant cases, extracts from the official published guidance issued, and a draft Reasons for Appeal.This essential handbook for parents of children with special educational needs will also be a key reference for teachers, charities, Local Au