Education LAW GUIDES

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...

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...

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 plagiarism illegal and what are the consequences of failing in academic integrity?

Plagiarism is the term used to describe incidents where one person presents someone else’s work as their own. This can occur with or without the consent of the person who actually completed the work and with or without acknowledging the original...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...