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All schools and academies must ensure their admissions arrangements are Code compliant. Given the complexities and vagaries of the Admissions Code and the Admission Appeals code, you may need expert advice to help you.
Getting it wrong can lead to a challenge from the Schools Adjudicator, the local authority or parental complaints to the Education Funding Agency (EFA) and, in the worst cases, having to admit significantly more pupils than you had planned.
Our experience and expertise means we provide you with immediate and expert advice on any issue relating to admissions or appeals quickly and effectively.
Our expert admissions lawyers have extensive experience of advising schools on admissions arrangements and supporting them with appeals. Whether you need to change your admission arrangements, respond to the Schools Adjudicator, challenge the local authority on admission requests for looked after children or under the Fair Access Protocol, or simply want support managing appeals on the day, we are here to help you.
A recent judicial review case taken by an academy trust against a local authority has provided some useful guidance for schools when dealing with requests to admit children with EHCPs.
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The scrutiny given to the admission policies of schools has never been greater.
These FAQ are designed for single schools looking to convert to academy status, a group of schools wishing to form a multi academy trust or a school looking to convert and join an existing multi academy trust.
Richard Freeth gives a summary of the process that must be followed by local authorities with schools prior to a child with a SEN statement or EHC plan being admitted.
Sources say this is 'a very helpful team that's willing to go the extra mile.'
Browne Jacobson LLP provides ‘a responsive and knowledgeable service with a large enough team to cover all key issues’.
A very impressive team with a breadth of expertise in the education sector and, more specifically, special education needs. They are very up to the minute on the latest issues arising within the education sector.
Good, not just with the law, but also empathetic to our aims. They are on the button, prompt and nice to deal with, which is an added bonus.
Leading national education practice, with significant experience advising on academic issues
A deep understanding of the legal framework associated with schools and academies.
Acting as presenting officer at admission appeals for multiple primary and secondary academies.
Advising schools and academies on changes to admissions arrangements to ensure they are code compliant.
Successfully challenging a local authority’s approach to placements under the Fair Access Protocol.
Working with five academies to assist them in establishing a collaborative approach to admission appeals and move away from local authority services. We put in place a framework within which appeals could operate as well as assistance in selecting clerks and training panel members.
Supporting an academy when faced with an investigation by the Schools Adjudicator. Advising on the issues arising from the objection and providing the formal response to the Schools Adjudicator.
A recent High Court decision has confirmed the power of schools to challenge the inappropriate placement of children with EHCPs at schools.
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The deficit in school places is worsening and schools and families face uncertainty of pupil places. The baby-boom cohort is now school age and places are desperately needed.
Admission authorities are urged to change their policies ahead of proposed change in the law.
DfE admissions statistics for 2016-17 show that over 60,000 appeals were lodged by parents with fewer than 10,000 succeeding.
If you are thinking of academy conversion and becoming an independently managed, publicly funded school then make sure you use leading education sector lawyers to make your academy conversion a smooth and straightforward process.
Quickcall is our fixed fee annual support service provides you with immediate access to specialist advice when you need it most.
Browne Jacobson provides a range of HR Services for schools and academies tailored specifically to the needs of your school.
Whilst schools will be familiar with the traditional governor compliance issues, they may need support.
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