Skip to main content
Search the SEND knowledgebase
A person over compulsory school age (the end of the academic year in which they turn 16). From this point the right to make decisions about matters covered by the Children and Families Act 2014 applies to the young person directly, rather than to their parents.
Definition from SEND Code of Practice April 2015
Discover more from Special Needs Jungle
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
