The Future of Educational Provision for Children with Brain Injury

Event Notes:

RWK Goodman, the Brain Injury Group and 3PB are bringing together specialists for an interactive panel discussion on the future of educational provision for children with brain injury.

In light of current education and SEND reform proposals, the session will consider how appropriate educational support can be identified, recommended and secured for children affected by brain injury, as well as the options available when provision is not delivered.

What to expect

• Discussion of why educational needs following childhood brain injury can differ from other SEND cases
• The growing importance of Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) and alternative provision
• How educational recommendations can be framed and secured
• Judicial review as a potential strategic tool when suitable provision is not delivered
• Improving expert reports to support brain injury litigation and settlements
• An interactive panel discussion bringing together legal, educational and brain injury perspectives

Why attend?

• Develop understanding of the educational consequences of childhood brain injury
• Explore the interaction between SEND provision, rehabilitation and litigation
• Understand options when local authorities do not deliver recommended support
• Learn how stronger expert evidence can support appropriate educational outcomes
• Hear perspectives from legal, psychology, education and brain injury specialists