Madeleine Oakley

Education Solicitor at Birkett Long LLP
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[Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors @BLSENDlaw]

Fantastic work by @MoakleyBL

#EHCPs #SEND #SEN #tribunal #solicitors

[Madeleine Oakley @MoakleyBL]

Phase transfers for most EHCP's (save for to post 16 placements) must be completed by 15 February. If your LA is in breach of this or you wish to appeal the contents of the final EHCP please get in touch for legal assistance. [email protected] #EHCP #SEND

[Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors @BLSENDlaw]

📢Important and useful guidance on all things EHC needs assessments and EHCPS‼️

#ehcp #SEND #SEN #EHCneedsassessment

https://t.co/v8Acm4QHsU

[Madeleine Oakley @MoakleyBL]

If you are unsure whether your local authority has a duty to provide transport for your child, my latest article sets out a helpful guide on home to school transport. Email me at [email protected] for further assistance. #Education #SEN

https://t.co/qpYRYKHTQn

[Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors @BLSENDlaw]

Our solicitors have produced letter templates that you can download for free to use in a number of situations you might find yourself in during the EHC needs assessment process (EHCP process) and more! You can find them here:

https://t.co/b71efVHJCc

[Madeleine Oakley @MoakleyBL]

My latest article considers how #EHCP's are funded. Use the link below to access the article:

https://t.co/7A38UnUbLz

[Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors @BLSENDlaw]

Guidance on all things EHC needs assessments and EHCPS‼️

https://t.co/v8Acm4QHsU

[Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors @BLSENDlaw]

Thinking of making a complaint about a LA or wish to challenge a decision they have made❓ This guide might help:

https://t.co/fiPmpCAHDu

#SEND #EHCP #SEN #SENDTribunal #Judicialreview #education #educationlawyers #SENlawyers #freeguide

[Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors @BLSENDlaw]

If you have received a draft EHCP and are concerned about the quality of it, we recommend you have it reviewed by a legal professional. A lot of our clients send our reports to the LA as part of their parental representations. We offer a fixed fee service:
https://t.co/F47z4vYHJH

[Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors @BLSENDlaw]

Join our expert SEND solicitors for a virtual open forum Q&A session on 7 November... on all things SEND law.

Our expert SEND solicitors will be available between 6pm and 8pm to answer your questions. Just drop in!

Register here - https://t.co/eGhBlwdFuo

[Madeleine Oakley @MoakleyBL]

The Department for Education is proposing to issue new non-statutory Elective Home Education Guidance. The Government consultation on the proposals is now open and responses can be received until 18 January 2024. #EHE #Education #SEND

https://t.co/6nKdYdSsw5

[Madeleine Oakley @MoakleyBL]

LA Psychologists have voted to strike over pay causing further delays to #EHCNA. If your LA has not complied with the statutory timescale for assessments – contact me for further assistance – [email protected]

https://t.co/8pZhs6K7D0

[PBE @ProBonoEcon]

PBE research found that in total, almost £60mn of public money was wasted on lost SEND tribunals in 2021-22. This system is stressful for EHCP recipients and their families, and costly for everyone.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/LeHzZ19Z15

[Madeleine Oakley @MoakleyBL]

Phase transfer review meetings should be conducted in the autumn term to comply with legislation. If your LA has failed to conduct transitional review or annual review, this can be challenged. Contact me for further assistance - [email protected] #EHCP #SEN

[Madeleine Oakley @MoakleyBL]

If you have received your draft #EHCP it is important to know your rights when proposing a school or educational institution to be named in the final EHCP. Check out my latest article on this: https://t.co/axqSy88Bug

#Education #SEN #SEND #EHCP #Sendlaw