Special educational needs students in the UK face significant challenges during school transfers. This article highlights administrative delays, their impact on mental health, and the urgent need for systemic reform.
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Forgotten Educational Rights: The Struggle of Special Needs Students in School Transfers
This article examines the challenges faced by special needs students in the UK education system, particularly regarding delayed school transfers. Using a case of a 15-year-old girl waiting 22 weeks for placement, it highlights systemic failures and calls for urgent reform.
Special Education Needs, School Applications, and Local Authority Accountability: A Family’s Struggle
This article explores the systemic challenges faced by a UK family navigating the school application process for their 15-year-old daughter with special education needs.