Posts by Anita Chopra
Match letter helps A level student to get additional time in exams
Our clients approached us when the College where their 17 year old son was preparing to sit his ‘A’ levels, refused to progress an Application for Access Arrangements for 50% additional time for his summer examination series. This was a very difficult time for the young man, in any event, as he suffers from anxiety and was due to embark on his mock examinations without the extra time he required.
Match assists retired supply teacher with referral to NCTL
Our client had retired from teaching but had returned to the classroom on a Supply basis. Some pupils were unhappy with certain teaching approaches and phrases used in the classroom. The School commenced internal disciplinary proceedings but our client resigned because he had decided not to continue in teaching for health reasons.
Match helps reverse permanent exclusion decision for GCSE student
We recently acted for our client, whose son was permanently excluded from a prestigious independent school. Our client’s son was in his last year at school, preparing to sit his final GCSE examinations.
Teacher with allegations by NCTL allowed to continue with teaching career
We recently acted for a Teacher who was being pursued by the National College of Teaching and Leadership (“the NCTL”) after allegations were made against her for professional misconduct, and, conduct which would bring the profession into disrepute.
Match assists Parents of a child with learning difficulties waive school fees due to treatment
We recently acted for the parents of a child who had learning difficulties, and was attending an independent school. Our clients were forced to take their child out of the independent school because the school was not providing commensurate education and care for their child.
National Offer Day for Primary Schools 2017 – Top 10 tips if you don’t get your first choice
If you don’t get the answer you want on National Offer Day, then take a look at our article to read our top 10 tips on what to do if you feel your child has been unfairly denied a place at your first choice school.
Supreme Court backs local authority over term-time holidays
The Supreme Court have chosen to back Isle of Wight Council after a father challenged a fine he was given for taking his daughter on holiday during term-time. This story hit the headlines when Jon Platt won previous legal battles against the fine, but now the Supreme Court has decided to rule against him
My child's school refuses to exclude a violent pupil and as a parent I believe my child and others are at risk. What can I and other parents do?
The environment your child learns in is just one of a number of important factors which can affect your child's overall development. If you're concerned that a violent pupil could be putting your child at risk and you feel the school are not doing enough to remedy the situation, there are procedures in place for you to make a formal complaint.
Private School concedes fees due to inappropriate treatment of pupil
We recently represented clients against a prestigious private school. Our client had to withdraw her son from the school as there had been problems concerning his care.
We have been accused of falsifying our child's primary school application to obtain admittance. This is not true. What action can we take?
According to the most recent figures available, almost half of Local Authorities have reported concerns over fraudulent primary school applications. While there is certainly an issue with some parents giving false information in order to have their child accepted by the school of their choice, it is also the case that some parents are falsely accused.
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