Education
What we offer
Our specialist team of experienced education lawyers advise and represents both individuals and organisations on all areas of Education Law, including:
- The regulatory regime governing local education authorities (LEA), schools and other education providers
- Civil litigation
- Employment and discrimination issues in the education sector
- Educational negligence claims
- Exclusion procedures and appeals.
Our team of experts
The T V Edwards LLP Education Law Department is headed by Pat Wilkins who is known for her dedication to her clients.
Public and regulatory law
We can advise local authorities on their public law duties and the regulatory regime governing LEAs, schools and education providers.
Our solicitors are experienced in handling complex civil litigation, and can advise and represent individuals and bodies faced with claims.
Education
We can advise LEAs, schools and other education providers on general issues such as their legal duties, the regulatory regime, and on an individual basis where authorities, institutions or individuals face claims being brought against them.
Discrimination and Equality Law
LEAs and educational institutions must be mindful of their duties under discrimination law. These range from accommodating pupils with disabilities and special needs in the school environment to devising plans and strategies for the active promotion of equality.
We have solicitors experienced in dealing with grievances and complaints about discrimination, and can help public bodies and institutions to understand their obligations.
Acting for schools
We also have an excellent track record in acting for schools:
- Educational negligence claims – we have solicitors experienced in dealing with negligence claims and can offer advice and representation to schools facing claims
- Complaints procedures and dealing with complaints – we can advise schools and other educational institutions in handling and responding to individual complaints from students and parents and also help institutions to draw up effective and compliant complaints policies and procedures
- Exclusion procedures and internal/external appeals – we can offer advice and representation to institutions facing appeals against decisions to exclude pupils from school and help schools draw up effective and complaint exclusion policies and procedures.
- Admission procedures and appeals – we can offer advice and representation to institutions facing appeals against decisions on school places and help schools draw up effective and complaint admissions policies and procedures
- Roles and responsibilities of school governors – we can advise governing bodies on the legal duties placed on them and the regulatory and inspection regime to help them better understand their roles and their obligations. We can also advise governors on drafting effective and compliant policies and procedures and assist in handling and responding to individual complaints.
How we work
We are a friendly, accessible team, who really care about getting the best possible outcome for you. We will use clear language in all our dealings with you and hope that we are able to reduce your burden and worry.
We aim to deliver the service you need in a way that suits your circumstances. We are available to help you in person, by telephone or via our 24-hour online service. All callers will speak to an advisor and urgent calls will be handled immediately. And we can help deal with any emergencies at short notice and can be there to support you in court.
