Approach to costs
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always aim to approach
legal work in a financially-disciplined way. We offer
competitive rates. Our charging approach is both transparent
and geared to the options open to our clients. Our
solicitors generally charge by reference to time spent but
we can often agree fixed fees for specific work or in some
cases risk-adjusted funding structures.
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Education issues
Solicitors offering a
flexible approach and a full range of
legal services to parents experiencing
education problems
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Our lawyers
advise and represent parents in disputes with
independent and/or state schools, local education
authorities and educational charities. Our advice and
representation covers the full range of education
issues, such as:
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school admissions & exclusions
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charity law
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special educational needs
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accidents & injuries
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school bullying, harassment & discrimination
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child protection & human rights issues within
education.
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disputing LEA policy decisions.
Fixed charge package with
options and recommendations
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School
admissions & exclusions
We can
advise and represent parents on admissions
appeals and if necessary on Judicial Review of
appeal panel decisions, if it seems that the
decision was taken without due regard for the
law or proper procedures.
The law in relation to school exclusions by a
headmaster incorporates an obligation to
consider statutory guidance and we advise and
represent parents in appeals, both before the
school governing body, and in any subsequent
appeal against the decision of that governing
body before an Independent Appeal Panel.
Procedures and guidance on admissions and
exclusions change fairly frequently and
schools and LEAs sometimes fail to comply with
the latest requirements.
We can advise clients
on the strengths of their case for an appeal
and help them to prepare written statements.
We offer represention at the panel hearing if
needed.
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Special
Educational Needs (SEN)
Our
solicitors advise in all relevant areas of
education law concerning Special Educational
Needs (SEN) & Disability Discrimination
(DDA).
The SEN
Code of Practice gives practical guidance
on the discharge of functions under Part IV of
the Education Act 1996.See further information
on the SEN code of
practice.
Information
on how to appeal a SEN
decision is here.
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Accidents
& injuries
We deal with
accident compensation claims relating to
accidents and injuries at schools, where that
accident was someone else's fault. Situations
may include: slipping or tripping within the
school grounds, serious food poisoning,
sports accidents and injuries arising from
defective school equipment.
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Bullying,
harassment & discrimination
We
offer advice, drafting and representation in
claims relating to allegations ofbullying,
harassment or discrimination at school or at the
admissions stage.
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options and recommendations |
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Accessibility
We take instructions from UK & international clients. Our independent lawyers are available by email, telephone & fax. With central Bristol offices we are just 90 minutes from London by road or rail and 15 minutes from Bristol International Airport. We can travel to meetings if required.
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Independent approach
We are an independent professional law firm here, not a legal factory turning out mass-produced products. In our experience, determined case-handling is more likely to produce effective results.
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Turnaround time
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. look to input not only
careful legal work and precision but also the determination
to keep matters moving. They aim to work in clients' real
interests with energy and pragmatism.
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Communication skills
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always try to open up the
legal process by giving advice and explaining options to
clients in a concise and straightforward way, identifying
clear courses of action whatever the technical or legal
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