Offering casework and representation to families of children who have been excluded from London state schools (i.e. maintained schools, academies, & pupil referral units) at:
- Meetings with school governors to challenge a permanent exclusion
- Meetings at Independent Review Panels to challenge decisions of a school governing body
Please note:
- All cases are reviewed against our availability. We cannot guarantee representation.
- As a university-based service we are only able to operate during term-time.
Details:
| Postal Address |
The City Law School Building
165 Goswell Road
London EC1V 7HD |
| Locality |
Bermondsey & Rotherhithe, Borough, Bankside & Walworth, Camberwell & Dulwich, Peckham, Nunhead & Peckham Rye |
| Telephone |
020 7040 5414 |
| Email |
schoolexclusionservice@city.ac.uk |
| Venue Address |
The City Law School Building
165 Goswell Road
London EC1V 7HD |
| Website |
www.city.ac.uk/about/facilities/specialist-facilities/city-community-legal-advice-centre |
| Term time only |
Yes |
| Cost |
Our service is free of charge. |
| Access |
Booking required, Appointment only |
| Criteria |
We do not have a legal aid contract. If you are eligible for legal aid, you should seek advice through an education specialist. You can see whether you are eligible here: https://www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid. |
| Delivered by |
City Community Legal Advice Centre (CityCLAC) |
| Creche facilities |
No |
| Referral procedure |
Please complete our online enquiry form: https://cityclac.eu.cliogrow.com/intake/36db694953a4842a3052701fa9058494 |