Your rights
On this page you will find information and practical advice about your rights as a young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Under the Children and Families Act 2014 , you are classed as a young person on the last Friday in June after you turn 16, until you turn 25.
We hope that you find this page helpful. If you have any questions, you can contact us and we will try to answer them for you.
More information, advice and support (IAS)
Leeds SENDIASS are not responsible for the content of sites or services offered by third parties.
- Youth Legal -legal factsheets
- Council for Disabled Children -legal handbook
- Disability Rights -factsheet.
- IPSEA -law, regulations and guidance advice.
- Supportive Parents -Easy read guide on mental capacity and consent.
- Council for Disabled Children (CDC) - Making decisions about SEND video.
- Mind of my own - App.
- Hear me now - App.
- NHS - Ask, listen, do easy read leaflet.
- NHS - Ask,listen, do website.
- Speak Up - website.
- Childline - Coping kit.
You can also find more resources on our useful SEND links and tools page.