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Review of Local Government SEND Complaints 2022-23

24 July 2024 | Category

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) plays a vital role in addressing complaints relating to SEN and disabilities services. Aleyna Gurbuz, Apprentice Solicitor in our Community Care and Litigation Team, dives into an analysis of a recent review…

Education Settings Available for Learners with SEN

10 July 2024 | Category

Exploring the various education settings available for students with special educational needs (SEN) is crucial in ensuring their academic, social, and emotional needs are met. Eliza Ward, Paralegal in our SEN Team, delves into the different settings and support structures…

Special Education Needs and Disability: Extended Appeals

27 June 2024 | Category

It can be argued that the health and/or social care needs of children/young people with SEN are being better met as a result of Extended Appeals. Would you agree? Rebecca Currie, Paralegal in our SEN Team, explores the extended powers of…

Obstruction of the Highway – when is it lawful?

12 June 2024 | Category

When is an obstruction of the highway deemed to be lawful or unlawful? What provisions are available to a highway authority in determining this? In this article Rachel Baker, Lawyer in our Planning & Highways Team, delves into this subject…