Schools and Children
There are a significant number of children in both the state and private sectors of education that face difficulty during key years of their education. Some may get excluded from school, some may not attain a place at their parents’ preferred school, school fees may become difficult to meet, or there are tensions between parents and teachers. Some children have special educational needs that must be met, whilst others may be home tutored. Parents and children have rights in law when it comes to education. Match Solicitors' specialist team is able to provide clear advice and guidance on education law, assisting you to enforce your rights.
Anita Chopra, Director and Senior Solicitor responsible for the Schools and Children Department heads up a team of a Solicitor and Trainee Solicitor. The team is specialised in all matters related to schools and children in education law.
Rishi Mital, a Solicitor in Anita’s department has much experience in admissions appeals, governing body hearings, independent appeal panel hearings, complaints to schools, complaints to the Local Government Ombudsman and private school disciplinary hearings.
Catriona Hauser, a Trainee Solicitor, has a wide perspective on all matters related to special educational needs, particularly in light of her previous experience with the National Autistic Society. Catriona assists many parents with the special educational needs statementing procedure and appeals to the First Tier (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Tribunal.
