Applying the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in Education : A Practical Guide for Education Professionals
Applying the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in Education : A Practical Guide for Education Professionals
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Author(s): Sinson, Jane L.
ISBN No.: 9781785920028
Pages: 248
Year: 201602
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $ 43.91
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available

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.


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