[senco-forum] independant schools query

There is plenty of safeguards within the law (and explained in the CoP) for

KngBrndn at aol.com wrote:
> There is plenty of safeguards within the law (and explained in the  CoP) for 
> crossboarder placements and parents who move area after a  statement is 
> issued. The problem arises when LAs do not follow the law in  accordance with their 
> duties and in protection of children's entitlements.  Parents rely on the LA 
> to inform them and act honestly and with understanding of  the law. When LAs 
> just ignore all of the procedures and legal  framework, chaos occurs, and 
> children end up out of school for considerable  periods. This does happen a lot and 
> is one of the many scandals perpetrated by  LAs on SEN children and their 
> parents. IPSEA and similar parents advisory orgs  have to solve the mess if 
> parents are fortunate enough to call our / or similar  helplines.    Brendan
>
>   
eg a case I now have where a child transferring from another LEA with a 
Statement  which specifies Physio advice. I have been told he must be 
referred by health before the physios will see him.
Kate