SEN LEGAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES
We are one of the leading providers of Special Educational Needs (SEN) legal advice and support to local authorities, including support and representation for all aspects of SEN tribunals. We have staff with relevant experience of working for both parents and local authorities. We therefore have a unique insight into cases from both the perspective of parents and the local authority.
We work in partnership with a number of local authorities across the country advising on all areas of Special Educational Needs (“SEN”) and providing advice and representation on Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal appeals.
As parental rights are strengthened following the implementation of the Children and Families Act, local authorities can expect to see increasing numbers of appeals being lodged against their decisions to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SEND).
It is therefore important that decisions are taken with a sound understanding of the legal issues involved and that officers are familiar with the tribunal process and the legal framework
We offer a number of products and services to support local authorities meet their statutory duties: