Archive of: 2015

What impact will the possible introduction of more selective schools have on the application process?

The government’s decision to approve the first selective school in 50 years will inevitably encourage similar applications for ‘annexes’ to more schools.

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Match help child with complex medical requirements receive a needs assessment

We recently acted for the parents of a young child with a highly complex and medically unique range of difficulties that had unfortunately rendered him hospitalised for the majority of his childhood. The child’s education suffered as a result as he was unable to attend school on a regular basis.

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Following the Letter of the Law

Local authorities are complying with legislation on the inclusion of children with special educational needs in mainstream schools, but only in form, writes Chris Barnett

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Waiting at the school gates - resolving persistent truancy

Local Government analysis: Will proposed changes to the truancy fine system resolve the issue of persistent truancy?

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Getting help to deal with cyber bullying

Today is the start of anti-bullying week and we want to raise the topic of cyber bullying and get people talking about it. We all know that the internet can be a great force for good information, but unfortunately the opposite is equally as true.

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What action can you take if your child is being bullied?

It’s Anti-Bullying week from the 16th to 20th November so we thought it would be timely to address what action you can take if your child is being bullied. This year’s theme is about ‘making a noise’ about bullying.

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Chambers & Partners – Band 2 recognition for Match Solicitors

We are delighted to announce that Match Solicitors have just achieved ‘Band 2’ recognition by the prestigious Chambers & Partners publication.

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Do international students get enough support?

Feeling isolated is a common feeling that international students have and they are often not aware of their rights and how they can defend themselves if a problem with their university arises.

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Match shortlisted for prestigious Legal 500 Awards

Match Solicitors are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious Legal 500 United Kingdom Awards 2015.

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Are you dissatisfied with the university’s final decision about your case?

Just because your university has turned down your appeal or complaint against them, that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the story and you have to accept your fate. There are still avenues that you can explore to get the decision reviewed and this is where the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) comes in.

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Miss Li, Beijing

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Ms Noel, Middlesex