Only if the school is not on Section 38 of the Children and Families Act (which includes Section 41 schools) and therefore does not have to follow the Code of Practice.
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Unfortunately so. Make sure you know your rights so that it is not ceased unlawfully.
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You have rights to a mainstream school, even if the local authority does not consider the school appropriate.
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Yes, if it is the only suitable school or it does not amount to unreasonable public expenditure.
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Yes, via the National Trial Scheme, which is due to end August 2021.
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The local authority is ultimately responsible and accountable even if they have largely delegated to the school.
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It depends on what point of the journey you are at, but we normally advise against it as it is not legally binding and it can delay your rights to appeal.
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Yes! An EHCP can be issued from age 0 to 25.
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If you have disputes that need clarification from professionals, yes - it is a good idea to bring witnesses along.
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Disputes that have entered the Upper Tier Tribunal, where a ruling sets a precedent for other cases at First Tier Tribunal, going forward.
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The question of late evidence is a difficult one. A judge can overrule you in any event, even if you do not accept. If you do accept, you may wish to submit your own counter-evidence and argue that this should be accepted late too.
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