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Education Lawyers

Safeguarding

We support schools with navigating the complexities of legislation, statutory guidance and case law in relation to safeguarding, ensuring that they are fully equipped and confident when supporting pupils. 

Areas we can support with, include:

Safeguarding

  • Investigating and reporting child protection and safeguarding concerns
  • Liaising with the Local Authority Designated Officer and other agencies
  • Training and workshops for teachers and school staff

Supporting your pupils

  • Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities
  • Managing suspensions and exclusions 
  • Handling parental complaints and claims
Amara Ahmad

Amara Ahmad
Senior Associate
+44 (0)20 3696 7178
aahmad@doyleclayton.co.uk

Listen to our podcast series

Our team has recorded a series of podcasts, diving into the key legal topics which impact the education sector, including EHCPs, the implications of exclusion on SEN pupils and data subject access requests.

Education Bulletin

Our Education Bulletin is our newsletter which discusses legal matters impacting the education sector. Our Spring Term edition explored how the recent UK immigration changes have impacted the sector, discussed insightful topics such as gender questioning children, and looked at upcoming employment law updates.

Meet the team

Our industry specialists have expert knowledge of the sector; our team includes lawyers who have been governors, and who have worked in-house at a licensed student sponsor.