So why do we need Education Law?
One of the reasons can be to help the families of children with learning difficulties to get the help and support they need and are entitled to - what do you do if this help is not offered to you? Find out in this blog written by Education Lawyer...Leena Hurloll from Moore Blatch solicitors.
Help for children with learning difficulties
It can be incredibly distressing for parents when their son or daughter’s education is in question. Too many parents of children with learning difficulties can be left feeling they have to battle a complex system to get what their child needs.
It’s thought over 50% of children with a statement of special educational needs are still being educated in mainstream schools, despite government research recommending dedicated teaching to improve performance.
We recently helped a mother from Bedfordshire whose son has Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism. After being given a statement of special educational needs, and due to a lack of appropriate local provision, her son attended a residential secondary school. But problems started when the teenager was due to transfer into post-16 education.
The family sought our advice after delays from the local authority were threatening to prevent him from continuing in specialist education.
If a parent is unable to secure the specialist support their child needs, the effects can be devastating, and have lasting implications for their child’s development.
If the needs of a child are not met, then in some cases parents are even blamed for their child’s apparent ‘bad’ behavior, when it is actually a lack of appropriate provision.
Local authorities have a legal requirement to act within a set deadline and parents can appeal a decision if they feel it is wrong.
What is clear is that there needs to be greater transparency from local authorities, as the current system leaves many parents unsure of their options. If parents are concerned or unhappy about a decision that has made, then they should seek independent advice and see what their options really are.
Leena Hurloll, Moore Blatch - Education Law Specialist
How can we help
Our work spans issues including exclusions, admissions, special educational needs, school transport, failure to provide suitable education, disability discrimination, race discrimination, bullying, negligence, complaints, appeals and applications to the High Court, further and higher education related issues, appeals to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator and general civil litigation claims.
Why choose Moore Blatch
It can be an enormous relief to parents worn down by the system, to stop and hand their cases over to a specialist firm which will go that extra mile.
We offer our clients a bespoke solution to education law related problems, with pragmatic and clear advice. Our expert team guides our clients every step of the way, offering a high quality service. We are very experienced and offer the insight of having worked for both parents and local authorities.
Find out more
Initial consultations are free and if you decide to instruct us we will explain all the available funding options including legal aid, pre-existing legal expenses insurance and private funding.
Please visit our website for further information www.educationlawsolutions.co.uk
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