Legal Matters

SENDA - Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001

The Act introduces the right for disabled students not to be discriminated against in pre- and post-16 education, and training, in any services provided wholly or mainly for students, and for students enrolled on courses provided by 'responsible bodies' including further and higher education establishments, and Sixth Form Colleges.

Most of the above types of training will be covered by SENDA, or other parts of the DDA. This means that courses must be accessible, with the necessary support provided for disabled students - for example, BSL interpreter, information in alternative formats, note taker, equipment etc.

For further information on SENDA contact the Disability Rights Commission

Help Line on 0845 7 622 633
Website www.drc-gb.org