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Services

We pride ourselves on our specialist education, public, and local government law practice, advocating for clients in SEN Tribunal Appeals, Education Judicial Reviews, and School Disability Claims. Our comprehensive services also include Clerking Independent Admissions and Exclusions Panels, DfE referrals, and Education Law Training to schools and councils. 

Our expertise

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SEN Tribunal Appeals

Our team has extensive experience across the full range of SEN Tribunal matters, from Refusals to Assess to complex Extended Appeals. SV Law works with a number of local authorities across England and Wales, managing their SEN Tribunal caseloads.

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Education Judicial Reviews

We regularly act for local authorities who are the subject of judicial review proceedings. We draft pre-action letters, gather evidence, and provide clear, pragmatic advice to our clients.

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Claims against Schools

SV Law can offer advice to schools on a range of matters, including exclusions and disability discrimination claims.

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Training for Local Authorities & Schools 

SV Law regularly trains local authorities and panellists on the law around school exclusions and admissions.

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Upper Tribunal Appeals

Where parties are unsuccessful at SEND Tribunal, it is possible for them to appeal the decision to the Upper Tribunal. The SV Law team is experienced at advising on the prospects, procedure, and submissions required. We help clients identify errors of law, respond to permission applications and prepare clear, focussed arguments.

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Statutory Admissions and Exclusions Training

The SV Law team regularly delivers bespoke training to local authorities, including advice on SENDIST appals, admissions, exclusions, and disability discrimination claims.

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Clerking for Local Authorities and Schools

The SV Law team has experience of clerking in admissions and exclusions hearings. Our deep experience across the full range of education matters makes us an attractive choice for many local authority clients in need of independent advice during challenging hearings.

What our clients say

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Satnam Virdi and his firm have always been diligent and professional, and offered expert advice around complex education legal issues and regulations. I have found Satnam Virdi very personable and professional, always meeting timescales and deadlines as required and ensuring he is personally available for meetings or phone conferences as required."

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