legislation 1.5: Children and Families Act 2014

Question 1

Children and Families Act 2014 impact for SEND children: what did they introduce?

Answer 1

Introduced EHCPs (Education Health and Care Plans)- So needs are met in school with support and out of school with access to services

Question 2

Children and Families Act 2014 impact for SEND children: what right does this give children?

Answer 2

Gives children the right to access specialist schools

Question 3

Children and Families Act 2014 impact for SEND children: what can children access?

Answer 3

Gave children the right to a personal budget- To access services

Question 4

Children and Families Act 2014 impact for SEND children: who else can be involved in the decision making of the child?

Answer 4

Their families are involved in decision making- And sign off EHCP

Question 5

Children and Families Act 2014 impact for SEND children: what must the local authority provide?

Answer 5

Local authority must provide information on all of the above so it is accessible to families

Question 6

Children and Families Act 2014 impact for SEND children: where can adaptions be made?

Answer 6

Adaptations can be made so children can access youth clubs, schools, their home, etc.