Education
The Education Barristers at Kenworthy’s Chambers have extensive experience advising and representing schools, colleges, universities and local authorities.
“Sarah Johnson is a very astute and knowledgeable Barrister who is always well prepared and tactically knows the ropes and is someone you can always rely upon.”
“Excellent preparation. A formidable advocate and very experienced. Sarah Johnson is able to advise the client appropriately. Very approachable”
“Very organised and quick to respond. Clear pricing options are very helpful for clients.”
“Patrick Cassidy has a very strong practice and works hard.”
Both educational institutions and parents alike take advantage of Kenworthy’s unique expertise, with expert knowledge in Public Law, Education Law, Discrimination, Human Rights and Employment Law.
Kenworthy’s Education Barristers work with parents, pupils, international students, Teachers, Head Teachers, maintained and voluntary aided schools, academy chains, academy trusts, free schools, school governing bodies, colleges, local authorities, Senior Leaders of local authorities, The Department of Education, OFSTED, dioceses, students, and universities, providing representation at First-Tier Tribunals, Upper Tribunals, County Courts, SEN Tribunals, and Employment Tribunals.
Our Expertise
Safeguarding
Kenworthy’s Barristers advise local authorities, safeguarding boards, School Leaders and Pastoral Management in preventing and addressing abuse, educational negligence, bullying and harassment, with consideration of vulnerable children and staff members.
Professional reviews are often triggered by adverse incidents which require immediate attention. Kenworthy’s Education Barristers can review and introduce change into contracts of employment, and draft safeguarding policies - providing modern insight into the use of social media.
SEN Children
Kenworthy’s Chambers advise Senior Leaders in schools and dioceses, as well as local authorities on how to meet statutory duties involving looked-after and SEN children.Kenworthy’s Education Barristers are regularly instructed to represent both local authorities and parents at appeals to the First-Tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability).
Education Barristers can help draft professional responses to criticism, adverse incidents and verdicts and can advise on appropriate plans for future prevention as well as immediate damage limitation. Kenworthy’s Chambers also advise Senior Leaders facing potential investigations from the police or health and safety.
Contact Us
If you have an Education case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Clerks Michael Jones and Paul Mander on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.