Alex Line and Emma Waldron provide SEN litigation training session to local authorities.

27th July 2016

On 26th July 2016 Alex Line and Emma WaldronEmma WaldronCall: 2011 of 3PB's education law team provided training to solicitors from two local authority areas about SEND litigation. The session covered the applicable statutory schemes under the Education Act 1996 and Children & Families Act 2014; specific issues such as mental capacity and personal budgets; the powers of the First-tier Tribunal and the practicalities of hearings before it concerning SEN and disability; and an update about relevant case law.

3PB's education team regularly provides training sessions about all aspects of education law and members across the team represent both appellants and respondents in SEND litigation. If you are interested in receiving training from members of our team, please contact the clerks.