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Education: Individuals - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Shoosmiths has a dedicated education practice noted for its adept representation of parents and young people. The team regularly assists with appeals to the SEND Tribunal against local authorities following refusal to issue Education, Health and Care Plans. The team also handles claims of inadequate provision in relation to issues such as home to school transport, one-to-one teaching assistance, and speech and language therapy.

Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths acted for the parents of a young person with autism and ADHD in securing a suitable placement for their child who had not been in school in months.

Strengths

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Their client-centred approach made a stressful process much easier to navigate.

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The lawyers at Shoosmiths were very knowledgeable and made the process easy and straightforward.

Education: Individuals respondent
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As a Shoosmiths client, we never felt neglected and were always well-informed.

Education: Individuals respondent
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Shoosmiths turned a blizzard into a breeze.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gurvinder Samra
Gurvinder Samra
Star Associates

Gurvinder Samra frequently represents the parents of students with learning difficulties in proceedings before the SEND Tribunal. She assists clients with obtaining placements at appropriate educational institutions, as well as the amendment and reinstatement of Education, Health and Care Plans.

I cannot possibly put into words the quality of support I received. Gurvinder has been amazing.

Guv is reliable and obviously has a thorough understanding of the educational laws and needs of clients.

She has superb knowledge and gave excellent service.

Gurvinder is very professional and managed to secure the right outcome in a short space of time. She is very quick to respond to any emails.

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