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The Education Team at Birkett Long takes pride in providing pragmatic SEND law advice to parents, carers, young people, SENCos and schools.

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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
9 months
Register for our upcoming free webinars, designed for parents, guardians, and carers of young people with SEN requirements. For more information on these webinars and to register your place, visit our website here: https://t.co/w1pesdMpfl #EducationLaw #SEN #BirkettLong
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@SteveBroach
Steve Broach KC
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The fundamental problem with suggestion to dilute EHC Plans is that they *reflect* #SEND needs, they don’t create needs. Govt can reduce statutory entitlements, but can’t legislate away need - so any new framework will break just as the current one has unless properly resourced
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@Rachel_SENDRA
Rachel Filmer | SEND Rights Alliance
10 months
We cannot sit back and allow the government to take crucial legal rights from disabled children - sign the petition here: https://t.co/gIGyhy2j2n #SEND @LBC @SpcialNdsJungle
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@SpcialNdsJungle
Special Needs Jungle
10 months
The government is considering removing EHCPs for pupils with SEND in mainstream schools. SNJ team member Rachel Filmer has started a petition to call for the protection of disabled children’s rights. https://t.co/GiW1kxqSQM
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petition.parliament.uk
Support in education is a vital legal right of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We ask the government to commit to maintaining the existing law, so that vulnerable...
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@GillianDoherty
Gillian Doherty
10 months
The UK government is considering removing education, health and care plans for disabled children in mainstream schools. This would affect 252,000 disabled children, including my son Jack who has Down syndrome. Please sign and share this petition. https://t.co/4V8UH00QC5
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petition.parliament.uk
Support in education is a vital legal right of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We ask the government to commit to maintaining the existing law, so that vulnerable...
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@SEND_Action
SEND Action
10 months
If your child is likely to be affected by the government’s proposal to get rid of EHCPs for children in mainstream schools, please comment below and share the petition. Grateful if those who support disabled children’s rights would share too. #SEND https://t.co/ZiYlX5hAGT
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petition.parliament.uk
Support in education is a vital legal right of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We ask the government to commit to maintaining the existing law, so that vulnerable...
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@IPSEAcharity
IPSEA
10 months
"The SEND legal framework is something we should be really proud of, and any dilution of this would be a cause of significant national shame" Our Senior Solicitor, Georgina Downard, gave powerful evidence to MPs today on the urgent action needed to solve the SEND crisis.
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
10 months
Is your child’s EHCP due for review? Our checklist helps you prepare for the meeting and ensure nothing important is missed. Download or request a free copy of our brochure: https://t.co/ooIV085qBi #SENDLaw #SEN #BirkettLong
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
10 months
How should education settings support children with SEN? Learn more in our article with SEND connect: https://t.co/eQifp6WypH #EducationLaw #SEN #BirkettLong
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Blog posted by Birkett Long LLP about How Education Settings Should Support Children with SEN on SEND Connect.
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
10 months
Register for our upcoming free webinars, designed for parents, guardians, and carers of young people with SEN requirements. For more information on these webinars and to register your place, visit our website here: https://t.co/w1pesdMpfl #EducationLaw #SEN #BirkettLong
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
10 months
We are delighted to share an exceptional review about Thomas Emmett, Senior Associate and Head of Education. If you require Thomas' assistance with a SEND Tribunal appeal, you can contact him on 0330 818 2913 or through email at thomas.emmett@birkettlong.co.uk.
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
11 months
A new Practice Direction comes into force on 15 July 2025, impacting hearing bundle preparation in SEND appeals and disability discrimination claims. Read more to learn more: https://t.co/oFn02c7IxB #EducationLaw #SEND #BirkettLong
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
11 months
Have you received a copy of a draft EHCP and are concerned that it does not accurately reflect all of your child's needs or are concerned about its quality? We offer a range of EHCP review services: https://t.co/zxTgomPajS #EducationLaw #BirkettLong #EHCPs
knightsplc.com
Birkett Long LLP has been acquired by Knights Professional Services Limited trading as Knights as of 13 June 2025.
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@Autismmother1
Zahra A.Kheyre FRSA BA (Hons)Psych& Criminology
11 months
They are good!! Thomas is brilliant!! @birkettlong help parents & have supported us as group & individually.
@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
11 months
We are pleased to share an outstanding review about Thomas Emmett, Senior Associate and Head of Education. If you require Thomas' assistance, you can contact him on 0330 818 2913 or through email at thomas.emmett@birkettlong.co.uk.
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
11 months
We are pleased to share an outstanding review about Thomas Emmett, Senior Associate and Head of Education. If you require Thomas' assistance, you can contact him on 0330 818 2913 or through email at thomas.emmett@birkettlong.co.uk.
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
11 months
If you believe that your child may need additional support, an EHC needs assessment can be requested. Read our article with SEND connect on EHC needs assessments here: https://t.co/BqiNpP3KOV #EducationLaw #SEN #BirkettLong
sendconnect.co.uk
Blog posted by Birkett Long LLP about A guide to requesting an EHC Needs Assessment on SEND Connect.
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
11 months
We have updated our webinar schedule! The revised schedule for this year is shown in the below image. To register for our upcoming webinars, visit our events page here➡️ https://t.co/w1pesdMpfl #EducationLaw #SEN #BirkettLong
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
11 months
Primary school offers are out today. If your child has not been offered a place at your preferred school, you have the right to appeal. Learn more about how we can help with an appeal: https://t.co/WLRMqnvLTG #SchoolAdmissions #Appeals #EducationLaw
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
11 months
Uncertain about appealing an EHCP? Our infographic explains EHCP contents appeal, including which sections can be challenged and key deadlines. For more information about EHCP contents appeals, read our recent article: https://t.co/NzfCwRzJ51 #EducationLaw #EHCP #BirkettLong
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@BLSENDlaw
Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors
11 months
Join us for our upcoming webinar on everything you need to know before an EHCP annual review on Tuesday 22 April from 6pm to 7pm. Our expert SEND solicitors will also answer any questions you have at the end of the webinar. Register here - https://t.co/6BsQZPNfh7
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