SEN Statutory Provisions
It is important to be familiar with the SEN statutory provisions governing SEN law. The law set out within these statutory provisions can be complex and great care should be taken to avoid misapplication of the rules. If in doubt always seek the assistance of an SEN expert lawyer. Sinclairslaw have a team of specialist SEN Special Educational Needs specialist solicitors, available to help and assist you. The team also provides support not only in securing help from the education departments of local authorities, but also help from social care who have important roles in addressing all of the child or young person's SEN Special Educational Needs.
SEN Lawyers with over 20 years of experience in Special Educational Needs Law and the statutory provisions
Mike Charles is one of the most senior and experienced special needs solicitors in England and Wales. His reputation and experience is outstanding. He heads the team of specialists including the highly skilled Adam Friel, the departmental supervisor, who operates from the firm's London office. The outstanding Christopher McFarland (a fluent Welsh speaker) provides support for those in need from the firm's Wales office.
- Education Act 1996
- School Standards and Framework Act 1998
- Learning and Skills Act 2000
- Education Act 2002
- Higher Education Act 2004
- Education Act 2006
- Equality Act 2010
- Children, Schools and Families Act 2010
- The Special Educational Needs Tribunal Regulations 2001
- The Education (Special Educational Needs) (England) (Consolidation) Regulations 2001
- The Education (Special Educational Needs) (Wales) Regulations 2002
- Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008
- The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2009
- The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006