Education Law
We have a growing reputation for our comprehensive support to parents, schools and local authorities on a wide range of educational issues.
Support for parents
Our excellent reputation extends to providing legal advice and assistance to parents and pupils in disputes with schools and local authorities. We have been involved in a range of issues including:
- admissions;
- exclusions;
- Special Educational Needs (SEN);
- Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) claims;
- school transport;
- supporting parents at appeals;
- supporting parents at complaint hearings;
- supporting parents at SEN & disability tribunals; and
- advising on judicial review and statutory appeals in the High Court.
Support for schools and local authorities
We are becoming increasingly well-known for successfully providing support to schools, local authorities, sponsors and project managers in the following areas:
- establishing academies;
- establishing trust schools;
- property, employment and charity law issues; and
- operational issues such as admissions, exclusions, appeals, special educational needs, disability discrimination, and school reorganisation.
In addition we offer a helpline service to schools. For an annual fee, users can get initial legal support on any operational issue, along with access to briefings, seminars and other services.
Our Education Team
Experienced Education solicitors Inez Brown and Richard Freeth lead our Education team.
Inez has extensive experience of supporting parents in Education matters, particularly in relation to special educational needs, admissions and exclusions. Her expertise includes presenting cases to schools and local authorities, and she can also help you prepare for appeal panels, tribunals and the High Court.
Richard has over eight years experience gained in two local authorities. Specialising in Education Law, he has been involved with - and trained in - SEN, DDA claims, admission and exclusion appeals, school transport and school organisation. Currently managing our work on trust schools and academy programmes, Richard also provides support to a number of schools and academies.
Getting in touch
To find out more about how our Education team can help you, please contact Inez Brown on 0121 212 7478 or email inez.brown@anthonycollins.com or Richard Freeth on 0121 212 7940 or email richard.freeth@anthonycollins.com