Make Hypermobility part of assessment criteria for children with SEND

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To add Hypermobility as an assessment criteria when assessing children, young people with Special Educational Needs

Hypermobility is often diagnosed much later and many already have a diagnosis of things such as Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Difficulties.
Hypermobility needs to be seen as part of the diagnostic criteria when assessing for SEND. Schools will benefit from understanding the impact of how Hypermobility affects behaviour and will therefore be seen and understood resulting in better outcomes for children and young people.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Local authorities may develop criteria as guidelines to help them decide when it is necessary to carry out an EHC needs assessment (and following assessment, to decide whether it is necessary to issue an EHC plan).

You could raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

Timeline

15 Feb 2022	Petition opened for signatures
18 Feb 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 18 Feb 2022

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