The return of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB)
After more than a decade, the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB) is set to return, and it could reshape
Whether you’re a parent, teacher or leading a school or college, the education system can be complex and demanding. We’ll guide you with clear, compassionate advice and work alongside you at every stage, helping you resolve issues and move forward with confidence.
Our education team is recognised within the Legal 500 and is led by Victoria Kerr. She has over 25 years of legal experience across children’s law, through family, social care and education. She has clerked Independent Review Panels, undertaken Judicial Reviews and other Administrative Law matters.
She leads a dedicated team of Legal Advisors: Machela Boampong, Madeleine Oakley-Bennett, Alexandra Kremer, Abigail Denman, and Charlotte Brown.
Our team combines professional expertise with lived experience, giving us a deep understanding of the challenges faced by parents, schools (maintained, academy, and independent), colleges, universities, local authorities, and other education-related organisations. We also work closely with individual teachers across all levels of education — from primary through to further and higher education.
Our education law solicitors provide advice for parents, schools and colleges including: SEND advice, EHC plans, school admissions appeals, challenging exclusions, independent review panel hearings, safeguarding issues, complaints to Ofsted, libel on social media, GDPR compliance and changes to school status.
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After more than a decade, the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB) is set to return, and it could reshape
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