Where can I get legal help if I need it?

You have approached your child’s school and may still be having problems with:

• Obtaining the right help for your child at school
• The Code of Practice and how it applies to your child
• Exclusion due to behaviour problems linked to a condition

Or you are experiencing difficulty with your LEA:

• Refusing to carry out a Statutory Assessment
• Refusing to issue a Statement
• Not implementing the full recommendations of the Statement
• Refusing to name the school that you feel suitable

Then you need the OAASIS information
sheet ‘Legal Help' .

This sheet contains organisations with trained and experienced staff who offer free help and advice on educational rights and who will often support you through meetings and paperwork.

It also contains a list of Legal Firms specialising in Education Law including Statementing, Appeals and Tribunals. Please check their fee structure before you get too involved. OAASIS does not recommend any solicitor personally.

Click on the link below to download relevant information on this page

• Legal Help