Education Law and Practice

Education Law and Practice is a practical guide to this complicated area of law, for all professionals advising parents and pupils as well as schools and governing bodies. 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.

1. A Brief History of Education in England and Wales 2. The Key Players 3. Structure of the School System 4. School Curriculum, Standards and Inspections 5. School Admissions 6. Non- curricular obligations on schools and local authorities: Health and Safety, Pastoral Care, Safeguarding and Welfare 7. Attendance 8. Discipline and Exclusion from School 9. Special Educational Needs 10. Discrimination and Education 11. Special Cases 12. Further Education 13. Higher Education 14. Complaints and Remedies 15. Failure to Provide Appropriate Education 16. Information Rights 17. Practical Considerations in Running Education Case Appendix A Checklists Appendix B Precedent Letters Appendix C Useful Names and Addresses