This practical guide to this complicated area of law is for all professionals advising parents and pupils as well as schools and governing bodies.  The work begins with an introduction to the history and structure of the education system before examining the key issues such as admissions, health and safety, attendance, discipline, exclusion and special educational needs, as well as issues specific to further and higher education.

This third edition follows the tried and tested format of previous editions but is substantially re-written to reflect the latest case law, new legislation and includes developments in:

• New school structures and Academies

• Development in exclusions and discipline including new Codes of Practice

• New Tribunal regulations

• The introduction of Children’s services authorities following the implementation of the Children Act 2004
  

The authors’ explanatory text is complemented by useful precedents and model letters for professionals acting for parents and pupils, together with relevant consolidated statutory materials.

John Ford, Principal Solicitor, John Ford Solicitors
Mary Hughes, Barrister, 1 Pump Court
Karen May, Associate Solicitor, John Ford Solicitors

• A Brief History of Education in England and Wales
• The Key Players
• Structure of the School System
• School Curriculum, Standards and Inspections
• School Admissions
• Health and Safety, Pastoral Care and Welfare
• Attendance
• Discipline and Exclusion from School
• Special Educational Needs
• Discrimination and Education
• Special Educational Needs and Social Welfare Law
• Special Cases
• Further and Higher Education
• Complaints and Remedies
• Judicial Review and Statutory Appeals
• Failure to Provide Appropriate Education

• Practical Considerations in Running an Education Case 

Appendices

• Local Government Act 1974
• Education Act 1996
• Education Act 2002
• The Education (Pupil Information) (England) Regulations 2005
• Education (Special Educational Needs) (England) (Consolidation) Regulations 2001
• Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006
• The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009
• The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008
• The Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008
• The Education (Areas to which Pupils and Students Belong) Regulations 1996
• The School Information (England) Regulations 2008
• Education and Skills Act 2008
• Practice Direction
• Checklists
• Precedent Letters
• Useful Names and Addresses

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New Law Journal

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Solicitors Journal

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