The Education Act 2002 received Royal Assent in July. The Act implements the legislative commitments set out in the White paper "Schools - Achieving Success". It is a substantial and important piece of legislation intended to raise standards, promote innovation in schools and reform education law.

Special Educational Needs Code of Practice 2001

The SEN Code of Practice provides practical advice to Local Education Authorities, maintained schools, early education settings and others on carrying out their statutory duties to identify, assess and make provision for children's special educational needs.

Special Educational Needs - A guide for parents and carers

This document sets out the main points of the Code of Practice, explains procedures and tells parents their rights.