From 2 September, under the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001, which amends part IV of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, parents in England will have means of redress through new special educational needs (SEN) and disability tribunals, and through admissions and exclusions appeal panels.
In Scotland, the new law will work together with the special educational needs framework and new planning duties under the Education (Disability Strategies and Pupils' Educational Records) (Scotland) Act 2002.
The Act covers all aspects of school life, from teaching to after-school clubs; timetabling to classroom support; homework to anti-bullying policies and admissions to exclusions. Schools should also plan to increase access to their buildings, the curriculum and printed information given to pupils.
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