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Education Legal Advice deals with cases from all educational sectors across England and Wales.
Maybe you’re worried about your child in primary or secondary school, or you’re a university student with an academic appeal, our solicitors are here to guide you.
Our solicitors understand the importance of receiving a fair service for everyone in education.
That’s why we specialise in the categories below. Please select one to learn more:
- Schools, Colleges and Academies
- Inclusive Education (SEN & ALN)
- Universities and Higher Education Institutions
Primary and Secondary education is the one of the most important times in a child’s education and development. We think it’s important to make sure their studies don’t get disturbed. We act quickly and with discretion to ensure minimal disruption.
Some of Our School Services Include:
- Primary and Secondary Education
- State and Private Education
- School Admission Appeals
- Permanent Exclusion Appeals
- School Exclusion Hearings
- Bullying Including Online and Cyberbullying
- Discrimination Cases (including racial and disability)
- Formal Complaints
- Complaint Hearings
- Independent School Disputes
- Private School Complaints
Children and young people have a right to receive a suitable education. A good education will prepare children for life and allow them to achieve their full potential. Children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities may require provisions to support their needs and attend a particular school that can meet those needs.
Our solicitors deal with cases from across England and Wales. Both countries follow a similar set of guidelines and procedures for dealing with special education needs, however there are some subtle differences which our solicitors are well equipped to tackle. See below for the terminology:
SEN – England
Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a legal document that describes a child or young person’s special educational, health and social care needs
SEND Tribunal
The SEND Tribunal is an independent body that hears appeals against decisions made by local authorities about children and young people’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
ALN – Wales
Independent Development Plan (IDP).
An Independent Development Plan (IDP) is a legal document that describes a child or young person’s special educational, health and social care needs
Education Tribunal for Wales
The Education Tribunal for Wales is an independent body that hears appeals against decisions made by local authorities about children and young people’s Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
If you’d like to learn more and see how we can help, please read one of our articles:
University and Higher Education can be a defining period for anyone, unfortunately it can sometimes be impacted by circumstances out of our control. We deal with a wide range of cases from across England and Wales and are always here to help.