Acknowledgements. Prolegomenon: The importance of the SEND COP Annex 1. Part 1: The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005. 1. Introduction. 2. The MCA five principles. 3. Mental capacity and to lack capacity. Part 2: Assessing a young person's mental capacity. 4. 'More serious and significant decisions'. 5. 'Legal consequences' decisions: appealing to the SEND tribunal. 6. Additional considerations for Educational Psychologists (EPs). Part 3: Education Professionals, the young person and their family. 7. Resolving disagreements about the outcome of a mental capacity assessment. 8. 'Best interests' and 'best interest' checklist. 9. Supporting and working with parents. Epilogue: Putting the MCA principles and processes into practice - food for thought. Glossary. Appendix 1: Capacity assessment record form. Appendix 2: Best Interests. Appendix 3: What young people can legally do from the age of 16 years. References and resources. Subject index.
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This book is clear and informative. It offers practical examples to develop the reader's understanding of the importance of the Mental Capacity Act and its interplay with the SEND Code Of Practice. It should be essential reading for education staff, Local Authority staff including SEN officers as well as social service staff and health professionals who work with children and young people in educational contexts from Key Stage 4 onwards.