{"product_id":"applying-the-mental-capacity-act-jane-l-sinson-9781785920028","title":"Applying the Mental Capacity ACT 2005 in Education: A Practical Guide for Education Professionals","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. Using education-focussed case studies throughout to illustrate key points, this practical guide explains the MCA five principles, defines the term 'mental capacity' and clarifies the circumstances in which a young person would lack capacity to make a decision. It describes when a capacity assessment is likely to be required and presents a step-by-step guide to undertaking a capacity assessment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the essential guide to the MCA for FE college tutors, post 16 teachers, specialist teachers, local authority SEN officers and educational psychologists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jane L. Sinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1785920022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781785920028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/21\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d","brand":"Jane L. Sinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440035574015,"sku":"9781785920028","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_49e3d57f-1c7f-404c-bb5c-fa3dd211260f.jpg?v=1777180156","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/applying-the-mental-capacity-act-jane-l-sinson-9781785920028","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}