Applying the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in Education Shaun McNiff advice and activities

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Applying the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in Education Shaun McNiff advice and activitiesThis 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.