Education law
Understanding education law
We are trusted allies of the neurodivergent community.
Our empathetic style of client care is informed by lived experience including of parenting children with SEN/D. We adopt a solution focused and where necessary robust approach to problem solving with an extremely high success rate.
School admission and exclusion appeals
Our expert education solicitors bring technical excellence and a wealth of experience of successful admission and exclusion appeals as well as use of disability...
Special educational needs and disability
Our highly specialist team of education lawyers has a proven track record of success, particularly for those children with the most complex and profound needs...
How our education law team can help you
We are experts in cases involving:
- Special educational needs: EHCPs and SEND Appeals
- Education Otherwise Than at School
- Disability Discrimination: Reasonable Adjustments/ Unfavourable treatment
- Judicial Review
- Admission Appeals
- Exclusion Appeals
- Complaints: State-funded and Independent schools,
- Complaints: Local Authorities and LGSCO
- School Governance
- Subject Access Request and Data Rectification, ICO
- Safeguarding: bullying, child protection referrals
We provide ‘Equality of Arms’ and work cross-departmentally with our specialist team in cases involving Breach of Contract and Negligence.
Disputes with local authorities—judicial review and LGSCO complaints
We are trusted allies of the neurodivergent community. We combine our professional expertise and the lived experience of several team members who...
Disputes with independent and state-funded schools
Our highly specialist education lawyers have a proven track record of successfully resolving disputes with all types of schools, in particular well-resourced leading...
Equality Act claims—disability discrimination in schools
We have a proven track record of bringing successful Equality Act claims against schools as well as negotiating resolutions where this is best...
The lawyers at the firm are knowledgeable and determined. They always advocate for children and young people and give clear guidance to family.
Get in touch
If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our education law solicitors on +44 (0)20 3826 7528 or complete our enquiry form.
Get to know our education law team
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They were so organised I barely noticed having to do anything - which is probably the best testament you can have! It was seamless and simple and all staff were kind, efficient and friendly.
Charging information
Our hourly rates are competitive, offering value for money.
Charges are usually based on our hourly rates plus administrative charges and disbursements. We will provide you with an initial estimate of your likely legal costs and will update this as your requirements or the circumstances of the work change.
The team stands out due to its exceptional client-focussed approach and deep expertise in education law.
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