Education LAW GUIDES

Laws on School Attendance and Absence

The law throughout the UK serves to ensure that children receive an adequate level of education, either in a school setting or through alternative arrangements. Carried out by the Local Education Authorities (LEA), the law sets parameters that must be...

School Applications and Appeals

Having your child attend your preferred school is one of the most important processes that parents will address. Applications for primary and also secondary school places are largely similar as parents are asked to highlight their preferred school and...

Discrimination in Schools

Sadly, discrimination sometimes occurs within schools, leaving young and vulnerable students feeling confused, hurt and with the possibility of compromising their academic success. Discrimination in schools is illegal as per the legislation of several...

Tips on How to Make a School Application Appeal

Having an application to the preferred school for your child declined can be a disappointing and emotional occurrence. However, there is no need for immediate despair, as an appeal can be made to have this decision overturned. In order to obtain a revised...

Term Time Holidays - Can I Take My Child On Holiday During School Time?

It is a legal requirement for parents and guardians to ensure that their child receives a full-time education that suits their needs. This means that each child must get an education from the term following their 5th birthday through to the last Friday...

What Are School Attendance Orders?

School attendance orders serve to protect home-schooled children who the local authority believe are not in receipt of adequate education. The order allows the authority to intervene in a child's educational development, and the legislation in this area...

Can I Home School My Child?

Tens of thousands of children are educated at home in the UK, and there are laws in place to ensure that the education of such children is safe and not compromised. Many children who are educated from home benefit from higher achievements than children...

Exclusions from School - The Law and Appeals Process

A child can only be excluded from school if their behaviour is significantly bad or intolerable or because they repeatedly break important rules to the detriment of the welfare of other students and staff. The impacts on the education and social interactions...

Special Education Needs Explained

All UK schools are legally obliged to offer the support that each child requires and this extends to providing access to facilities, additional assistance and assessment where needed. This applies to any child that has limited access to facilities or...

Legal Advice for Bullying in Schools

Bullying is an intolerable, emotional and stressful occurrence that can have a huge impact on a child's education and enjoyment of their youth. Bullying can include physical attacks and emotional abuse which can psychologically damage the victim and...