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Education Law and Practice Fourth edition

A practical guide to this complicated area of law, for all professionals advising parents and pupils as well as schools and governing bodies.
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Published: November 23, 2016
ISBN/ISSN: 9781784732257

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Why should you buy Education Law and Practice

The work begins with an introduction to the history and structure of the education system before examining the key issues such as admissions, health and safety, attendance, discipline, exclusion and special educational needs, as well as issues specific to further and higher education.

This fourth edition has been substantially re-written to reflect developments in law and practice including additional material on new school structures and Academies; the new SEN regime; and a new chapter on information law.

The authors explanatory text is complemented by useful precedent letters for professionals acting for parents and pupils, together with relevant consolidated statutory materials.

 

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Table of contents

  • Acknowledgments
  • Foreword to the First Edition
  • Introduction
  • About the Authors
  • Table of Cases
  • Table of Statutes
  • Table of Statutory Instruments
  • Table of European Materials
  • Table of Circulars, Guidance etc
  • Table of Abbreviations
  • A Brief History of Education in England and Wales
  • The Key Players
  • Structure of the School System
  • School Curriculum, Standards and Inspections
  • School Admissions
  • Non-curricular Obligations on Schools and Local Authorities: Health
    and Safety, Pastoral Care, Safeguarding and Welfare
  • Attendance
  • Discipline and Exclusion from School
  • Special Educational Needs
  • Discrimination and Education
  • Special Cases
  • Further Education
  • Higher Education
  • Complaints and Remedies
  • Failure to Provide Appropriate Education
  • Information Rights
  • Practical Considerations in Running an Education Case
  • Appendices
    • Checklists
    • Precedent Letters
    • Useful Names and Addresses
    • Index