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This straightforward book explains the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and its code of practice (COP) as part of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the accompanying SEND COP in England. This is the first comprehensive book to explain to education professionals the legal requirement to follow the MCA COP and SEND COP guidelines when formally considering a young person's (16 - 25) capacity to make decisions about their education. Using education-focussed case studies throughout to illustrate key points, this practical guide explains the MCA five principles, defines the term 'mental capacity' and clarifies the circumstances in which a young person would lack capacity to make a decision. It describes when a capacity assessment is likely to be required and presents a step-by-step guide to undertaking a capacity assessment. This is the essential guide to the MCA for FE college tutors, post 16 teachers, specialist teachers, local authority SEN officers and educational psychologists.Product Identifiers
PublisherJessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN-139781785920028
eBay Product ID (ePID)227331154
Product Key Features
Number of Pages248 Pages
Publication NameApplying the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in Education: a Practical Guide for Education Professionals
LanguageEnglish
SubjectDisability, Teaching
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
AuthorJane L. Sinson
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height228 mm
Item Weight368 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJane L. Sinson