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I want my son to go to a mainstream school but the LEA is saying he would be better placed in a special school. What are my rights?

April 26, 2017LEA mainstream Placed Rights School son special

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I want my son to go to a mainstream school but the LEA is saying he would be better placed in a special school. What are my rights?

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Within the Education Codes of Practice for the nations there is now a presumption towards mainstream. If you are unhappy with the school chosen, or any other aspect of the statement (or the coordinated support plan if you live in Scotland), you can appeal. Information about the appeals process, and organisations that can provide further advice, can be found in the Contact a Family Special educational needs guides for England and Wales.