An area of particular concern is the rights of children and young adults with disabilities. Children with disabilities or learning difficulties may not be receiving the educational support they are entitled to. We provide parents with advice and representation on a number of issues, including appeals against education authorities assessment of a child’s special educational needs.

A school’s failure to provide adequate support for a range of disabilities can constitute discrimination under Article 14 of the Human Rights Act 1998. At P.A. Duffy & Co we provide expert legal advice to parents who feel their children are being discriminated against.

Admission/Exclusion Appeals

We understand how distressing it can be for children and parents when a child does not get admitted to their preferred school. Most schools adhere to their own admissions criteria; however, this can sometimes be inappropriately or unfairly applied. If you feel your child should have been admitted based on the criteria our specialist solicitors can bring an appeal on your behalf against the Board of Governors decision.

Judicial Review

Our Human Rights Solicitors are well renowned for their ability to challenge the decisions of schools, education authorities and other governing bodies if we believe their decision is illegal, irrational or improper given the circumstances. This helps to ensure that public authorities do not abuse their position as decision makers.