Explain
The section 41 list (approved independent schools and colleges)
The Secretary of State can approve independent special schools and specialist post-16 colleges under section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, with their consent. The Secretary of State publishes a list of them, and approval can be withdrawn. A parent or young person has the same right to ask for a school or college on this list as for a state school. The council must name it unless a section 39(4) exception applies. A school or college on the list must admit a child or young person whose plan names it.
- Type of rule
- Law (Act or Regulations)
- Rule id
section_41_list- Rules version
- england-2026.10
- Law as at
- 30 September 2026
Sources
- Children and Families Act 2014, s 41Law (Act or Regulations)
- SEND Regulations 2014, reg 62Law (Act or Regulations)
- Children and Families Act 2014, s 38(3)Law (Act or Regulations)
- Children and Families Act 2014, s 39(4)Law (Act or Regulations)
- Children and Families Act 2014, s 43Law (Act or Regulations)
Related
- Naming a school or college in the plan
- Independent and non-maintained special schools
- Asking for a school, and the exceptions (section 39(4))
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