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Will Labour’s victory in the general election affect the law regarding children with special educational needs, and if so, how?

Performance management is used to develop teachers in their careers and assess their ability to perform to the expected standards.

We look at what schools need to do in response to the new rules around statutory flexible working requests.

Schools and academies have a duty of care to do all they reasonably can to support their staff’s health, safety and wellbeing.

Thoughts for academies, multi-academy trusts, maintained schools and independent schools to consider.

We have created comprehensive resources centred around SEN to empower and support families and individuals facing these unique challenges.

Academies, multi-academy trusts, maintained schools and independent schools are advised to start considering updates and changes to practices to prepare.

A waking day curriculum is where the educational curriculum is delivered throughout all waking hours and is not just limited to what can be provided for during the school day.

This is when a child or young person moves between the different phases of education, such as from primary school to secondary school.

Home to school transport is often a key issue for parents and carers. It is also important for a local authority, but for different reasons.

Local authorities are responsible for securing the educational provision detailed in Section F of an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP).

Moving to a new phase of education with an EHCP - transfer deadline day

The principle of parental preference and school placements

Children and Families Act 2014 and the Equality Act 2010

The Right to a Suitable Education: What the law says