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SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

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CASE 1 –Phelps v Hillingdon B.C.& Others• The findings of the HOL’s:• The Educational Psychologist owed a duty of care to thechild assessed• The child and her parents relied on the advice given• The LEA were vicariously liable• The assessment was negligent• Consequences: The girl was unable to proceed to theemployment envisaged• £44,000 damages were awarded for loss offuture earnings

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