Our education law services cater to a diverse range of needs, encompassing university disputes, school dispute services and supporting parents with EHCP/IDP appeals. We are dedicated to providing legal support and guidance to parents, students and caregivers in these key areas.
- Academic Appeals: We assist students in navigating the academic appeals process, providing guidance and representation to help them challenge unfair academic decisions and seek a resolution.
- Academic Misconduct: Our higher education lawyers assist students facing allegations of academic misconduct, offering guidance and representation during disciplinary proceedings.
- Disciplinary Matters: Our higher education lawyers support students facing disciplinary actions within higher education institutions, ensuring they receive fair treatment and due process.
- Discrimination and Harassment: We advocate for students who have experienced discrimination or harassment within the higher education environment, working to protect their rights and promote a safe learning environment.
- Fitness to Practise: Get student-specific legal representation in fitness to practise proceedings from our skilled solicitors, ensuring your voice is heard and your interests are defended.
- Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA): We can guide you through the OIA process, offering expert advice and support to help you effectively present your case and achieve a fair outcome.
State and Private School Disputes:
- Private School Disputes: Our solicitors specialise in resolving private school disputes, offering personalised assistance to help you navigate the unique challenges of such cases.
- School Exclusion Appeals: We provide advice and representation for parents appealing school exclusions, helping them understand the process and presenting a robust case to challenge the headteacher’s decision.
- School Bullying: We provide comprehensive support to students, parents and caregivers, empowering them to effectively address the issue of bullying in every school.
- School Admissions Appeals: We provide advice and representation for parents appealing school admissions decisions, helping them understand the process and presenting their case effectively.
- Academic Misconduct: Our education solicitors support students facing allegations of academic misconduct, offering guidance and representation during disciplinary proceedings.
Special Educational Needs (SEN):
- SEN Assessments and EHCPs: We offer guidance and support for parents navigating the process of obtaining an Educational, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) and Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for their children.
- Challenging Local Authorities: Our experienced solicitors help parents challenge local authorities when they fail to provide adequate support or provisions for a child’s special educational needs.
- Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal: We provide representation and advocacy for parents appealing EHCP decisions to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal, ensuring their voices are heard and their child’s needs are met.
At our firm, we understand the unique challenges and importance of these areas of education law. Our team of dedicated solicitors is equipped with the knowledge and experience necessary to provide practical advice, representation and support. We strive to ensure that students’ rights are protected, that fair processes are followed and that children with special educational needs receive the support they require.
Contact us today for a free initial consultation, where we can discuss your specific situation and provide guidance on how our education law services can assist you.
