Best Safeguarding in Schools Solicitors in the UK

Compare the best Safeguarding in Schools solicitors and lawyers in the UK, ranked by verified client reviews: 419 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    Safeguarding in Schools covers the duties schools have to keep children safe from abuse, neglect or harm, and the actions administrators and families rely on to protect pupils. A solicitor in this area helps with implementing safeguarding policies, advising on referrals to local authorities or social workers, and handling issues arising from allegations or concerns about a pupil’s welfare. They may review safeguarding procedures, respond to safeguarding investigations, and support school governors in duty compliance and record-keeping.

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    Lyons Bowe

    Featured
    4.7 5,910 Reviews

    3 Safeguarding in Schools reviews

    What Safeguarding in Schools clients highlight

    • excellent communication
    • kept informed
    • efficient and speedy
    • friendly and helpful

    4.7 from 5,910 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawWills and Inheritance Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    3

    Richard Nelson LLP

    Featured
    4.9 1,394 Reviews

    42 Safeguarding in Schools reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (7)

    Victoria Rees Your solicitor Victoria Rees Associate 5.0 from 2 client reviews
    “I first made contact with Richard Nelson via a google research. My specialty is swimming Instructor. After searching through many DBS specialists I came across Richard Nelson, thankfully! Their reviews from past clients and speaking to the administrator over the phone made my decision to use them as my representation I was appointed Mark who from start to finish was professional, down to earth and most of all reassuring with what the process entails and how we were going to respond. The all process was completed in a timely and organised manner by Mark allowing plenty time to process, amend then submit the application I really can’t thank Richard Nelson as a company and most importantly Mark as my assigned DBS specialist solicitor Highly recommended! ”
    A client review matching your search · about Mark Hopwell
    • knowledgeable staff
    • clear communication
    • very responsive
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedImmigration and Asylum
    Free initial advice
    4

    Wolferstans

    4.9 2,540 Reviews

    8 Safeguarding in Schools reviews

    7

    Amicus Law Solicitors

    Featured
    4.9 781 Reviews

    4 Safeguarding in Schools reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (4)

    Rebecca Roberts Your solicitor Rebecca Roberts Associate Solicitor 5.0 from 4 client reviews
    “Had a consult with Rebecca, she was helpful informative and very clear about every aspect of the meeting. My legal rights, time frames and moving forward with any process.”
    A client review matching your search · about Rebecca Roberts
    • excellent communication
    • friendly staff
    • professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationThe Law SocietyChildren Law
    Free initial advice
    9

    Stanley Tee LLP

    Featured
    4.5 948 Reviews

    8 Safeguarding in Schools reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (6)

    Machela Boampong Leads the Safeguarding in Schools team Machela Boampong Solicitor 5.0 from 1 client review
    Ola McGhee Works with Ola McGhee
    “Put simply, we couldn't have done it without Alex. She kept proceedings on track and applied consistent pressure to the Local Authority, consulting us at each step and giving a considered view of our best approach. She shared great knowledge of schools we could consider and worked seamlessly with our expert witnesses to build a firm case. And ultimately, brought us to a brilliant resolution for our son with a place at the school we identified as best placed to meet his needs.”
    A client review matching your search
    • great solicitor
    • friendly staff
    • efficient service
    • Speaks
    • Family LawFamily Law AdvancedFamily MediationClinical Negligence
    11

    Simpson Millar LLP

    4.4 3,817 Reviews

    13 Safeguarding in Schools reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (3)

    13

    Boyes Turner LLP

    Featured
    4.9 415 Reviews

    39 Safeguarding in Schools reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (29)

    Laxmi Patel Leads the Safeguarding in Schools team Laxmi Patel Partner and Head of Education 5.0 from 10 client reviews
    James Pantling-SkeetRachael AllisonJanata AliRachel Baxter Works with James Pantling-Skeet and 3 more
    “Janata Ali is an expert in n her field which resulted in us winning our case against the local authority to issue an EHCP for our son. Our son will hopefully now thrive and we will be forever grateful for her help and support with our case. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Laxmi Patel
    • Clear communication
    • Prompt responses
    • Professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeClinical NegligencePersonal InjuryThe Law Society
    14

    Upright Morris Solicitors

    Featured
    5.0 180 Reviews

    1 Safeguarding in Schools review

    What Safeguarding in Schools clients highlight

    • Friendly service
    • Highly professional
    • Clear advice
    • Excellent communication

    5.0 from 180 client reviews

    “Callum Morris from this firm helped me out last minute in court friendly and great guy for legal help highly recommend”
    A client review matching your search · about Callum Morris
    • Criminal LitigationThe Law SocietySpecialist Quality MarkPersonal Injury
    Free initial advice
    16

    Watkins & Gunn Limited

    4.7 820 Reviews

    7 Safeguarding in Schools reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (3)

    17

    Tayntons

    4.8 497 Reviews

    8 Safeguarding in Schools reviews

    20

    Sugare & Co

    5.0 265 Reviews

    3 Safeguarding in Schools reviews

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