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Our February Education Newsletter Is Now Available We are pleased to share that our February Education Newsletter has now been published, bringing together key updates, guidance and resources for families navigating the SEND system. At Watkins...

We are pleased to share that Watkins Solicitors has launched a new Education Law flyer and brochure! Our Education Law team works with families across England to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We...

When a parent or carer takes their case to the SEND Tribunal to challenge a decision made by the local authority regarding their child’s EHCP, they may ask the Tribunal to order an EOTAS package. EOTAS is typically considered when a child or young...

Last year the SEND Tribunal put restrictions on expert reports when they will be filed as evidence in SEND Tribunals. These changes are important for families going through the SEND Tribunal process, particularly when expert evidence is being presented....

The government has acknowledged that the current SEND system is under pressure and there are ongoing discussions about potential reforms and changes to EHCPs. Official Labour documents do not confirm any details about changing EHCPs and therefore it is...

The latest SEND Tribunal statistics are from 2024-2025 and detail the increasing number of appeals lodged by parents against decisions made by local authorities and content of EHCPs. The data shows that appeals continue to be resolved however, the number of...

The EHCP process has specific deadlines for February and March each year that are important for parents and carers to be aware of. These deadlines help ensure that children and young people receive timely and appropriate support. Here's a summary of the...

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Watkins Solicitors has launched a new Education Law TikTok channel to answer questions from parents and carers navigating the SEND system. @watkinssolicitors.sen We are pleased to share that our Education Law TikTok channel is now live! In this first...

Plans to merge the 100-year-old Hotwells Primary School with Cathedral Primary prompted widespread concern among parents and carers, who feared the impact on their children’s daily schooling and long-term support. Watkins Solicitors’ Judicial...

This week, Emma Thompson, Solicitor in Watkins Solicitors’ Education Law Team, was invited to speak at Jigsaw Thornbury’s Tuesday Morning Drop-In Session. The session brought together local parents and carers from across South Gloucestershire to...