Services for schools and colleges

At SEN Legal we are unique in our understanding, depth of knowledge and experience of the legal challenges that schools can face surrounding education, special educational needs and disability.

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We are committed to making sure that schools have the time and funding to do the best for their students. We start from the proposition that teachers are best doing what they are trained to do and removing everything else that isn't that.

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Having gained a full understanding of all the features of an education organisation that make it different from any other business, we discreetly advise schools and colleges on legal challenges, while being sensitive to the need to maintain relationships with parents and local authorities. 

 

SEN Legal provides advice to schools and colleges on the following areas:

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• Consultations (whether these have been lawfully carried out and issues related to funding)

• Non-payment of fees by local authorities

• Top up funding/delegated budgets and the local authorities’ financial obligations

• Disability discrimination and reasonable adjustments

• Annual reviews 

• Potential judicial review claims and proceedings

• Training regarding SEN legislation and case law, EHCNA and SENDT

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We  have an established record in cutting out any excess local authority paperwork, providing practical solutions and are committed to achieving the most efficient route of redress, to make sure you have the time and funding to do your best for your students. 

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If you need support with an arising issue, or if  the local authority has veered off course and you think you have no options, do not delay. Contact us on 01284 723952 or 01223 650857 so we can talk through how we can help.​​