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Education law lawyer sets out what the scrapping of one and two-word Ofsted judgements means for schools and what needs to happen next
The government has announced that overall one or two-word judgements in respect of Ofsted inspections in state schools have been scrapped...
03/09/24
Use of restraint in schools: It's time for change to address shortcomings in safeguarding and accountability
The use of restraint against children in schools is understandably highly emotive and raises crucial issues regarding protection of their...
07/03/23
Primary and secondary school admission offers: The appeal process and what you need to know should your child not be offered your school of preference
With offers for primary school admissions on 17 April, and with parents recently receiving secondary school offers, it's helpful to know...
27/02/23
Phase transfer deadlines for EHC Plans: What parents and young people need to know and what to do in the face of the 50+ week tribunal timetable
By 15 February each year local authorities must issue the final Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans for all pupils transferring...
16/02/23
Consultation launched on changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (KCSIE) - open until 8 March 2022
By Rachael Smurthwaite, an education law solicitor at Irwin Mitchell The Department for Education (DFE) has launched a consultation on...
21/01/22
Bespoke provision of education outside a conventional classroom – legal update
Authored by Alexander Davenport, & Erin Smart, Education and Human Rights Expert Education is a vitally important part of a child’s...
08/10/21
Strengthening Home Education; key points from the Education Committee report
Written by Erin Smart, Education Law Solicitor The Education Committee recently published its report “Strengthening Home Education”...
09/08/21