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Challenging LA’s decisions

If you’re unhappy with the local authorities’ decisions after receiving an EHC plan or at an annual review, Rukhsana Koser, Education Solicitor explains the steps you can take to challenge them.

The video includes a reminder about the relevant law and guidance in respect of SEN, which decisions can be appealed, and how the tribunal process works.

Annual Review of EHC plan

You’ve been through the education, health and care (EHC) assessment, you have an EHC plan in place for your child but what should you expect now?

In this informative video, Rukhsana Koser, Education Solicitor at Langley Wellington Solicitors LLP, outlines what the legal requirements are to review an EHC plan, the timeline of the process, and what to expect in the annual review meeting.

EHC assessment

In this video, Rukhsana Koser, Education Solicitor at Langley Wellington Solicitors LLP explains EHC needs assessments, and the procedure followed once the local authority agrees to assess your child’s special educational needs.

Deputyship Orders

If someone lacks mental capacity in England and Wales, it’s possible to apply to become their deputy, but what exactly does that entail, and how do you go about it?

In this video, Nicole Boon from Langley Wellington LLP Solicitors explains deputyship in simple terms, including:

• What a deputyship is
• Why it is important
• The difference between lasting power of attorney (LPA) and deputyship
• When to apply, and how

Nicole Boon is a Solicitor with Langley Wellington LLP Solicitors. Email: nicole.boon@langleywellington.co.uk Tel: 01452 521286

Find out more about Langley Wellington LLP Solicitors here.

Requesting an EHC assessment

If you feel like your child is struggling in school and believe that they would benefit from additional support then you can request that the local authority carry out a EHC assessment.

The school is also able to request this from the local authority if they believe it to be necessary. Here, Rukhsana Koser, education solicitor looks at what you need to know when requesting a EHC assessment, how to draft a request, and what to expect during the process.