Tribunal: do I point out school has verbally confirmed they can't meet need? I have lodged a refusal to issue appeal. School has admitted verbally they can't make the recommended provision in the summary of assessment report but seem unwilling to put this in writing. I think this is because if they admit they can't make provision that is (according to the LA) 'ordinarily available', they look bad. The evidence they have provided is really sloppy. Do I argue this at tribunal? Or, do I argue they've made best endeavours but still can't meet need? Child is ASD, EBSNA and new independent reports support that she needs a specialist placement. Thanks.

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Rachel Amos
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30 Jul 2025

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