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Physical Conditions

If you have not already done so, it may be helpful to read through Special Educational Needs before reading this page.

Information on this page is derived from:
Directgov / Department for Education / nidirect.gov.uk

Introduction

Schools and local councils must not discriminate against disabled pupils for a reason relating to their disability. They should promote the inclusion of disabled children in their admission arrangements and in all aspects of school life.


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School Accessibility

Every school must have an accessibility plan, which shows how they intend to improve accessibility for disabled pupils, such as improvements to the physical environment. The plan must be published and you can ask to see it.

Schools can also increase access for individual pupils by making ‘reasonable adjustments’. These can be simple changes. For instance, making sure lessons are on the ground floor if one of the pupils uses a wheelchair and the school doesn't have a lift.

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Implementation and Review

When the plan is produced, the school has a statutory duty within the strategic policy of the LEA to implement the plan and to allocate adequate resources to it. Schools are also required to keep the accessibility plan under review and revise it as necessary.

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Useful Contacts

UK Schools schoolswebdirectory.co.uk
Local Educational Authorities LEAs
nidirect Government Services nidirect.gov.uk
Diagnostic Assessment Contacts Directory
Specialist Support Contacts Directory
Assistive Technology Trainers Contacts Directory

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