PART 1EDUCATION APPEALS AND CLAIMS BY CHILDREN

Special educational needs appeals

I14Advice and information

1

The Education Act 1996 (c. 56) is amended in accordance with this section.

2

In section 332A (advice and information for parents)—

a

in the heading, after the word “parents” insert “ — England ”;

b

in subsection (1), after the words “F1local authority” insert “ in England ”;

c

in subsection (2), for “given—” substitute “ given by the Secretary of State. ”;

d

in subsection (2), omit paragraphs (a) and (b).

3

After section 332A insert—

332AAAdvice and information — Wales

1

A F1local authority in Wales must arrange for any child in their area with special educational needs, for a parent of any such child and for a case friend for any such child, to be provided with advice and information about matters relating to those needs.

2

In making the arrangements, the authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Welsh Ministers.

3

The arrangements must comply with any provisions made in regulations by the Welsh Ministers that relate to the arrangements.

4

The authority must take such steps as they consider appropriate for making the services provided under subsection (1) known to—

a

children in their area,

b

parents of children in their area,

c

head teachers and proprietors of schools in their area, and

d

such other persons as they consider appropriate.