Education Law Firm London
As a specialist education law firm our London team are experts in all matters relating to education law. You can be assured of a personalised approach tailored to your needs.
In terms of special educational needs (SEN) this relates to the manner in which a young person learns. SEN can cover a range of disabilities including;
- Physical ability
- Behaviour
- Concentration levels
- Hearing and/or visual impairment
- Reading and writing
- Ability to understand
- Social skills.
In the first instance a child or young person’s school is usually where a SEN is identified. In these instances, the teacher works alongside the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) who takes the responsibility for planning and monitoring of the additional support for the child or young person. There are various types of support available to your child, but this will mainly depend on their circumstances, this support could include the use of special learning materials, small group and one-to-one work.
Additionally, parents and guardians should be involved in discussion about planning SEN support for their child or young person. You should be updated a minimum of three times a year on the support that is being provided, by whom, and how the progress will be monitored and evaluated.
Each school receives a SEN Delegated Budget, this budget is not finite and as a result could limit the support available to the children and young people at the school who require SEN. On occasion, the school may not identify that your child has SEN, or the needs of the child or young person cannot be met at the school. If this is the case, then you should consider an application for an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
If you are unsure as to whether your child has special educational needs and is receiving the appropriate support, then you should seek legal advice. Our specialist Education Law Solicitors have significant experience in the provision of special educational needs advice in the London area. We have also had successful appeals via a tribunal which have helped many families overturn initial decisions made by their local authority.
Whether you require education advice as a teacher, tutor, educational centre, or a student our London education lawyers are on hand to provide support.
In the first instance please call the team via 0844 556 3525 and we’ll offer our advice and support.