Top 10 Schooling Issues Solicitors in the UK

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Top Match: Poole Alcock 4.8 5,506 reviews

This area covers disputes and matters about a child’s schooling in England, including school admissions, school transport, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support, and the process of exclusions or disciplinary actions by schools. A solicitor in this area helps families navigate the local authority’s responsibilities, draft and submit appeals or representations, apply for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), review school policies, and prepare for hearings or tribunals if required. It also covers advising on rights within the school system and liaising with schools on behalf of clients.

Where a solicitor protects your position

Key decisions—such as placement on an EHCP, successful appeal against a school admission or exclusion, or obtaining suitable transport—can be decisive for a child’s education and wellbeing. A solicitor provides guidance on deadlines, procedural steps, rights of appeal, and ensures compliance with statutory duties, including safeguarding and child welfare considerations. The professional role is underpinned by professional regulation, indemnity, and the ability to represent clients in statutory processes when needed.

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Tagged solicitor Rita Kotecha

Kind. Professional. Efficient. Thorough. These are some of the words I'd use to describe my experience with Richard Nelson LLP. Rita has been wonderful to deal with and I am so grateful for time and care she out into my sons applications. Thank you Rita! I can't recommend your services enough x

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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.

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Tagged solicitor Laxmi Patel

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.

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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.