Admissions and exclusions

All parents want the best for their children but achieving a place in the right state school is becoming increasingly difficult.

We can advise on the issues to consider when deciding on a school for your child and in making applications for admission.

We also act for parents on admissions appeals and, if necessary, judicial reviews of appeal panel decisions if it appears that the decision was taken without due regard for the law or proper procedures.

If your child has been permanently excluded from a maintained school, you can appeal to an independent panel for the exclusion to be lifted. This involves preparing a written statement explaining why this should be done and appearing before the panel.

Procedures and guidance on admissions and exclusions change fairly frequently and schools and LEAs sometimes fail to comply with the latest requirements. We can advise you on the strength of your case for an appeal and help you to prepare your written statement. We can also represent you at the panel hearing if you wish us to do so, although the cost of this will not be covered by legal aid even if you are financially eligible.

Discrimination issues often arise in admissions and exclusions cases.

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To find out more about how we can help you, please contact Maxwell Gillott Solicitors.