Education Law
Education Deadlines Are Short and Unforgiving
An exclusion decided in a twenty-minute governors' meeting can decide a child's next five years.
Education cases run to statutory deadlines that are short and unforgiving. An appeal against a permanent exclusion must be requested within fifteen school days, and most families discover this after the window has closed.
SEND tribunals
We prepare the evidence a tribunal actually weighs: independent educational psychology, speech and language reports, and a working document that shows exactly where the local authority’s plan falls short.
For schools
We also act for academies and trusts on admissions, staff conduct and safeguarding, which means we know how the other side builds its case.
Building the Evidence
An appeal against a permanent exclusion must be requested within fifteen school days. Most families come to us after that window has closed, which is why the first thing we do is establish exactly which clock is running.
SEND tribunals
We commission independent educational psychology, speech and language and occupational therapy evidence, and prepare a working document that shows precisely where the local authority’s plan falls short of need.
Exclusions and admissions
We obtain the school’s own records by subject access request rather than through the appeal process, which is faster and produces material the panel has often never seen.
Key Benefits
How long do I have to appeal an exclusion?
Fifteen school days from written notice of the governors’ decision. The clock does not pause for school holidays in the way most parents assume.
Is legal aid available?
It is for SEND tribunal work in some circumstances. We will check eligibility at the first meeting and tell you plainly if you do not qualify.
Can I challenge an EHC plan?
Yes. Sections B, F and I are all appealable, and a refusal to assess can be appealed too.
Do you act for schools?
We do, which is why we know how the other side prepares its case.
How We Can Help You!
Tell us what happened and what you want to achieve. A partner reads every enquiry and you will hear back the same working day.
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