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Irwin Mitchell

Erin Smart

Sheffield, UK

UK Guide 2022

Ranked in 1 departments

Ranked in : Education: Individuals

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Erin Smart is a Gatwick-based solicitor who leads Irwin Mitchell's public law human rights team. She is noted for her work assisting clients on a variety of education matters including school placements and the implementation of Education, Health and Care plans.
"Erin is approachable, extremely capable and sees the bigger picture while being on top of the necessary minutiae." "She is extremely competent and very reliable."

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I lead the Public Law Human Rights team in Gatwick and specialise in assisting parents, carers and young people with appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal. I am familiar with the duties of the Local Authority to provide for children and young people and am individually recommended in The Legal 500 independent guide for having a “track record in SEN tribunal claims”. I am keen to ensure that parents, carers and young people know their rights in relation to the support that is available to them and have delivered training to a number of charities and schools to ensure that children are supported in their education. I also provides training and representation to schools and education professionals who are defending against claims, challenging funding decisions, facing regulatory investigation or in disputes about SEN provisions.