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	Important Issues: Special Educational Needs & Disability Tribunal in UK
	Posted by Sylvia on Thursday, December 18, 2003 (11:24:31) The Special Educational Needs Tribunal was set up by the Education Act 1993. It considers parents' appeals against the decisions of Local Education Authorities (LEAs) about childrenâ€™s special educational needs if parents cannot reach agreement with the LEA. The Tribunal is independent. The Lord Chancellor appoints the President and the chairmen, and the Secretaries of State for Education and Employment and for Wales appoint the members. But the Government cannot influence the tribunal's decision, and the tribunal has no connection with any LEA. Click here to read more about the organization

		Posted by Sylvia on Thursday, December 18, 2003 (11:24:31) (2416 reads)

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