Why do I need to consider mediation?

January 13, 2025

What would have to be proved to make a claim for Disability Discrimination?

This is a two part test: Part 1 – proof that the claimant has a disability as defined by the Act; Part 2 – proof ...

January 13, 2025

How is disability defined by Equality Act?

To be protected under the Equality Act (EqA), the claimant meet the legal definition. Disability is defined as: “a physical or mental impairment which has ...

January 13, 2025

Right to a mainstream education

The law says a child or young person with an EHCP must be educated in a mainstream school or post-16 institution unless: parent or young ...

January 13, 2025

Why does there need to be an Annual Review meeting for an EHCP?

The purpose of these meetings is to review your child or young person’s EHCP by: Bringing together the views of everybody involved with your child ...

January 13, 2025

What are Direct Payments?

Direct Payments are payments given to individuals to pay for care/support services which they have been assessed as needing; the intention is to give them ...

December 13, 2024

30 hours funded childcare for 3 and 4 year olds

Working parents of three and four year olds are potentially eligible for an additional 15 hours a week childcare on top of the universal 15 ...

August 28, 2023

Torquay Academy 6th form

Torquay Academy Sixth Form encourages all of its students to aspire to the highest levels of achievement and enables them to prepare for adult life. ...