News - Education Law Solicitors

A further update on the forthcoming new Additional Learning Needs (ALN) system within Wales

October 8, 2020 in News

Update ALN Bill – A Written Statement by Kirsty Williams, Minister of Education regarding the implementation of the new Additional Learning Needs (ALN) system in Wales. …

Oxford University to launch a trial where class background is included in applications.

September 30, 2020 in News

Oxford University to launch a trial where class background is included in applications. During autumn next year, as part of a pilot in the science …

Update on the impending Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Transformation within Wales

September 10, 2020 in News

Update on the impending Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Transformation within Wales. It is not an understatement to say that this year our lives have been …

Government plans to support prospective University Students

August 31, 2020 in News

Under plans to be outlined by the Government, students who fail to achieve their predicted A-level grades will have their university places held open for …

Case against a Welsh Local Authority for an Independent Provision

August 10, 2020 in Uncategorized

We have recently acted for parents who were forced to bring Tribunal proceedings against their Local Authority. Unfortunately for the parents in question, their Local …

Kick in the teeth for teachers

July 31, 2020 in News

Following the biggest pay rise given to teachers in 15 years a teaching union has complained that the rise is a “kick in the teeth” …

School spent £100k challenging Ofsted

June 29, 2020 in News

A school in North Yorkshire, Lady Lumleys School in Pickering, spent £100,000 of tax payers funds to challenge an unfavourable Ofsted inspectors report. The written …

MP reveals marital split following house party claims

May 29, 2020 in News

After his estranged wife allegedly broke lockdown rules, the MP for Delyn in North Wales, Rob Roberts, has spoken about the break-up of his marriage …

NHS Coronavirus advice

March 31, 2020 in News

Whilst this isn’t strictly speaking a news item regarding the legal profession, or a matter specific to our Education Law Solicitors, we have reviewed the …

Corona Virus update

March 17, 2020 in News

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – UNIVERSITY In light of recent events, our higher education solicitors have considered the potential impact that the recent coronavirus will have on …