School related issues:
- My child has special educational needs but I don’t want my child to be educated in a special school.
- My child has been excluded from a private school. Can I appeal against that decision?
- I didn’t get my child into the school of my choice. What can I do?
- What can I do if I think my child has learning difficulties?
- Can I appeal against my child’s exclusion?
- The school sent my child home without giving reasons and I am not sure how long he should remain at
- My child attends a private school but is not receiving adequate support. Can I demand my fees back?
Answers
My child has special educational needs but I don’t want my child to be educated in a special school.
As a parent, you have a right to express a preference as to what type of school your child should attend particularly if your child has special educational needs.
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My child has been excluded from a private school. Can I appeal against that decision?
Yes, although private schools are not subject to the Education Act, they are subject to their own policies and procedures. The school must provide for an appeal against the exclusion.
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I didn’t get my child into the school of my choice. What can I do?
You can appeal to the Admissions Appeal Panel of that school. You will need to ensure that you meet the criterion.
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What can I do if I think my child has learning difficulties?
You can request that the Local Authority refers your child for a statutory assessment in accordance with the Education Act 1996 and supporting Education (Special Educational Needs) (England) (Consolidation) Regulations 2001.
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Can I appeal against my child’s exclusion?
Yes, it will however depend whether the exclusion is for a fixed term exclusion or permanent. If it is for a fixed term exclusion, you must appeal to the Governing Body and if it is permanent, you must appeal to the independent appeal panel.
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The school sent my child home without giving reasons and I am not sure how long he should remain at
No. This can be considered as an unlawful exclusion. A head teacher must exclude a child formally and cannot just send a child home without reasons. This would be subject to challenge and possibly damages if your child is denied the right of access to education.
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My child attends a private school but is not receiving adequate support. Can I demand my fees back?
There is a possibility that you can request a refund of your fees if you can establish that there has been a breach of contract.
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