Choice of school
Assess the evidence for the preferred institution.
The right placement must fit the learner.
We help you understand the decision, the evidence and the steps that may be available. The right approach depends on the particular facts and procedure.
Mainstream or specialistParental preferenceNamed institution
Where we can help.
Each matter has its own facts. These are the questions we can help you assess and address.
Mainstream and specialist provision
Compare the learner’s needs with the support available in each setting.
Placement consultations
Review the responses from schools or colleges and the authority’s reasoning.
Transition
Plan for continuity where a placement is changing.
Where it starts
Does this sound familiar?
Early advice can help identify the immediate issue and protect the available options.
A specialist place is refused
The authority proposes a setting you believe cannot meet need.
A school says it cannot meet needs
The evidence and proposed support need careful comparison.
A transition is approaching
A placement decision is needed before the next stage begins.
Our approachStart with the facts.
Start with the facts.
Find the strongest point.
We compare the EHCP, professional evidence and each proposed setting. A placement case needs to explain concretely how provision will be delivered.
Useful documents to send
- EHCP and professional reports
- School consultation replies
- Evidence about proposed placements
A considered response
What happens next.
We define the decision, the evidence and the outcome sought before taking the next step.
Read the decision
Identify the rule, reasons and what can be reviewed.
Build the evidence
Put the documents and practical impact in a clear order.
Choose the route
Prepare the response, complaint or appeal suited to this issue.
Common questions
Before you make a move.
The answer depends on your documents and the procedure that applies.
Does parental preference decide the placement?
It is relevant, but the legal decision depends on the plan and the evidence about suitable provision.
Can a named placement be appealed?
A relevant EHCP decision may be appealable. The decision letter and plan should be reviewed.
What should I send first?
Send the decision, the relevant deadline and the key documents. A short timeline helps us understand what happened.
Let’s talk
it through.
Tell us what happened, share the decision and any approaching deadline. Choose a meeting, WhatsApp or email on our contact page.
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