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What is an EHCP and when does an EHCP become final?

A basic overview of an EHCP reveals that it sets out: What the Needs of the student are; What the Outcomes should be; & What Provision must be provided in order to support the identified Needs and Outcomes The EHCP is initially written as a draft document, which is then ...
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How do you request an EHC Needs Assessment or Plan – SEND

If it is believed that a student with SEND might need additional provision which will need an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP), an assessment can be requested by the parent(s), young person, carers, or school/college. Basically, a Local Authority (LA) must carry out an EHC Needs Assessment if it ...
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SEN GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS

Annual Review– the local authority is required to perform a review of every EHC plan at least once every 12 months. This is set out in law in the Children & Families Act 2014 Children & Families Act 2014– becoming law on 01 September 2014, this Act establishes the current ...
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Construction Law Review – What is Practical Completion?

What is ‘practical completion’? In this article, Mediatelegal panel member Ken Salmon, also of Slater Heelis Solicitors, consider recent developments on the legal question of 'practical completion'. There has been plenty of caselaw on this issue - perhaps mediation can be used more often to explore an alternate approach to ...
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Mediatelegal sponsors Liverpool Law Society Housing Disrepair Conference

On 26th February 2019 Mediatelegal were the sole sponsor of the first ever Housing Disrepair Conference put on by Liverpool Law Society. To say the event was a popular one is an understatement. Not only was it a sell-out, a larger venue was needed, and I believe there is already ...
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Mediation Explained – an old but excellent Ministry of Justice video

We've found an old Ministry of Justice video which explains the mediation process in little over two minutes. We really like it. Hopefully you will too. Mediatelegal is accredited by both the Civil Mediation Council, and the Ministry of Justice, to deliver mediation services. We have 10 expert mediators, all ...
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Mediatelegal’s Joseph Mulrooney speaks to Danny Kelly of BBC Radio WM 95.6 about neighbour disputes

Danny Kelly invited Joseph Mulrooney onto his radio show again, this time to discuss wheelie bin disputes ...
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Reviewing the 2018 Eighth CEDR Mediation Audit – by Joseph Mulrooney

The 2018 Eighth CEDR Mediation Audit has been released. In gathering the data CEDR received responses from 336 mediators. Their report states that this represents over 50% of the individual membership of the Civil Mediation Council. I’m a mediator and member of the CMC. The aim of the survey was ...
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Top 10 tips for enhancing your intellectual property

Our latest article is by Michael Sandys of the excellent Intellectual Property (IP) & Commercial team at Guy Williams Layton Solicitors, based in Liverpool. It provides 10 useful tips for enhancing your Intellectual Property. As ever, if you found the article interesting, please feel free to share it. All businesses ...
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Did you know?

You are entitled to recover certain expenses incurred when attending a SEND mediation session.

15th September 2019

According to the CEDR 2018 audit, 89% of mediations settle successfully on the day or shortly afterwards.

16th August 2017

In 2016 mediation will have saved UK businesses £3 billion in wasted management time & productivity, damaged relationships, & legal fees.

20th January 2017

The longer a dispute continues in the workplace, the more dramatic the effect on those working in or around it.

K. Kandrac 17th December 2015

CEO of regional Charity - "We have had cause to use Mediatelegal recently and I was delighted with their service. the mediator was patient during a very emotional and somewhat difficult situation but handled it beautifully. We saved a significant amount of money and would highly recommend this organisation to anyone wishing to avoid costly legal bills."

16th August 2017

A 2008 CIPD survey found that 51% of respondents use an external mediator to resolve people problems and conflict.

13th September 2016

Since 1990, the total value of mediated cases in England & Wales is £110 billion.

20th January 2017

Conflict between employees can spread throughout the workforce, affecting morale and performance, if untreated.

S. Devaney 17th December 2015

If you express your anger you will start an argument; if you explain your anger you will start a discussion.

24th October 2016

SEND mediation

An individual might potentially require an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP until they reach the age of 25.

15th September 2019