Financial constraints on a local authority may be is relevant as between a choice of provisions but not as to whether to make provision at all. The court is not the arbiter of what constitute suitable arrangements and the decision as to suitability of the arrangements made by the parents is for the authority alone, subject to review on established principles of administrative law.
Citations:
Times 29-Apr-1997, [1997] ELR 311
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Regina v Islington London Borough Council, ex parte G A (a Child) Admn 20-Oct-2000
The child was severely disabled and was to be schooled as a weekday boarder 75 miles from home. He sought assistance with the travelling expenses when his condition worsened and the arrangements became more burdensome.
Held: It was not open to . .
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Education
Updated: 13 August 2022; Ref: scu.86612