Applying for a phase transfer school place with an EHCP: What you need to know
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), there are certain times when their plan must be
We’re here to help schools, colleges and teachers across the full range of legal challenges faced by educational professionals.
Education leaders face constant challenges with cost-management, pressure to deliver results, staffing difficulties, and navigating requests from parents. Our education solicitors will support you and your organisation on all aspects education law, including advice on SEND issues, EHC Plans, safeguarding, discrimination, reputational management, local authority and OFSTED complaints.
We understand the needs of education providers and will work hard to meet all your objectives. While schools face many common issues, we approach each client on an individual basis and act accordingly.
Our education team is led by nationally recognised specialist Polly Kerr. Polly represents schools (maintained, academies and independent schools), colleges, universities, local authorities and other educational organisations, as well as individual teachers at all levels from primary to further and higher education. She is a member of the Education Law Association, and has an in-depth understanding of the issues facing schools and colleges in today’s complex landscape.
This team has continued to go from strength to strength. Their unparalleled legal knowledge is paired with empathy to the client's situation which is essential in this area of law.
Our legal experts support education providers through many challenging situations including:
Tees is a top-tier Legal 500 firm and our unique combination of expertise means you can be assured of a comprehensive and joined-up service. As well as education law for both parent and education providers, we have specialists in employment law, property, litigation and finance.
We also have in-house independent financial advisers who work closely with our lawyers to deliver all the advice you need for your business.
If you’d like to meet one of our education law experts for a confidential, no obligation chat, please get in touch.
We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.
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