Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001, also known as SENDA, is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Background
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 had specifically excluded educational institutions.Provisions
The act required schools, colleges, universities, adult education providers, statutory youth service and local education authorities to make 'reasonable provisions' to ensure people with disabilities or special needs were provided with the same opportunities as those who were not disabled.The act stated that discrimination occurred when the educational establishment/body either fails to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with special needs or a disability, or when they give them less favourable treatment.
The act required educational establishments to make physical modifications to buildings in order to improve accessibility from 2003.