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This area covers disputes connected with state and academy schools in England, including issues such as school admissions, exclusions, special educational needs provision, and governance or academy closures. A solicitor in this field drafts and challenges school policies, prepares and prosecutes or resists appeals to the appeals processes, and represents clients in education tribunals and related proceedings. The work is shaped by national education legislation, policy guidance, and the duties of local authorities and schools toward pupils and families.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

Solicitors handle admissions appeals, exclusions challenges, and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) matters, including SEND appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability). They draft representations to authorities, prepare court- or tribunal-ready bundles, negotiate with schools or local authorities, and advise on governance issues in academy or maintained school settings. The process involves navigating statutory duties, court and tribunal procedures, and the interplay between education policy and individual rights.

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Lisa Haywood

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Lisa was so responsive and supportive when a client decided that they were not going to pay our outstanding fees, without her support and letters she sent to the client I think we would be still waiting for payment now. Highly recommend Stutt Associates to support you and your business and to get the job done

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Donna Marie Baker

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Representing a charity, I engaged Donna Baker to complete the purchase of a former church. Donna and her assistant, Tina, made this complicated process easy for us as a charity, which really made a difference to our ability to complete the purchase. In spite of the challenges, we made it and are thrilled to be able to move on our with our plans for the building.

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Sarah Watson

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Over the past 18months we had been involved in a dispute with a debtor , we found Sarah of Hallmark Whatley Hulme absolutely excellent through out the whole process and cannot praise her enough. She was always clear with the advise she gave and always explained the on going situation in terms we could understand and was always prompt with replies to give further advise as was necessary.

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Lauren McDonald

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I contacted cartwright king solicitors regarding a legal matter that I urgently needed help with. It was very short notice and I was worried that they wouldn't be able to help me. I had instructed another solicitor who was very unprofessional. This wasn't the case with Cartwright King, and Lauren quickly got in touch with me after I enquired, arranged a meeting and helped me prepare for my hearing. She was very helpful, informative and professional. I would definitely recommend this firm.

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Kevin Bourley

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It’s the Second time we have used BTMK and can’t thank them enough for all the support and sound Legal Advice. Our Chain was very complicated In the end but Kevin Danielle and the rest of the team were super responsive even during lockdown and we exchanged today.

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Ian Rees

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I would like to thank you ( Ian Rees & Sam Bateman) for the way you handled my case with such diligence and pursuing the case to a satisfactory outcome. I have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone looking for a competent and experienced company

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