Education (Wales) Measure 2009

What is the purpose of the Measure?

To extend children’s entitlement by providing them with rights to make special educational needs (SEN) appeals and claims of disability discrimination to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales (the Tribunal).

The main elements of the Measure include:

• the introduction of an initial pilot and evaluation phase in 2 local authority areas;
• subsequently, it will give children across Wales the right to appeal and make claims to the Tribunal;
• that Local Authorities (LA) must inform children of these rights;
• places a new duty on LAs to provide access to independent advocacy services that can listen to and give voice to children’s views and concerns.

What are the benefits of the Measure?

Increased participation of young people in decisions that affect their education.

How do I find out more information?

To view the approved Measure and supporting documentation, visit the Office of Public Sector Information website (external link)

For more information on the passage and scrutiny of the Measure in the National Assembly for Wales, visit the National Assembly for Wales website (external link)

This Measure was introduced following the passage of a related Legislative Competence Order (LCO), for further information visit the Office of Public Sector Information website (external link)