Richard Freeth

Richard Freeth is an associate in the Education team at Browne Jacobson. He has been advising on all aspects of education law, including SEN, disability, admissions and exclusions, for over 12 years. He can be contacted on 0121 237 3961 or by email. For more information visit www.education-advisors.com.

Capping admissions for certain year groups
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Adjusting the school week: is it justified?
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Webinar: Admissions - what does a compliant and well planned consultation look like?
Consultation on changes to admissions arrangements in schools and academies must be undertaken in accordance with the Schools Admissions Code. Richard Freeth, education layer, offers expert advice
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Webinar: School exclusions – an update
There has been much confusion about school exclusions after the DfE withdrew guidance on 2 February to address ‘some issues with process’
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Webinar: Best endeavours: are you getting it right?
How should ‘best endeavours’ be interpreted in the context of the new Code? What has changed from before, and who needs to be aware?
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Webinar: SEND Code of Practice 2014 – the implications of a child and family-centred approach
The new SEND Code of Practice emphasises the central role of the child and family and an outcomes-focused approach to planning. While we may welcome this as a positive move, what are the potential implications for schools and local authorities? How will the rights of children and families be accommodated in assessment, the development of EHC plans – and allocation of personal budgets?
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Webinar: The New SEND Framework – impact on schools
The new SEND Framework began to be implemented across schools from September 2014 and the impact of wider obligations for schools and the pressure on staff is becoming more and more apparent. From working with your Local Authority to funding implications and ‘best endeavours’, the impact has made quite a bang.
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Legal implications of removing a convicted pupil from the school’s admission register
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