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We regularly advise schools on behaviour policies, student discipline and fixed term and permanent exclusions. This includes advice on all aspects of bullying, including cyberbullying, child protection and, where necessary, advice on the management of parental complaints including claims of disability discrimination.
We can provide support in particular with:
- The drafting of behaviour policies and associated policies such as bullying policies and “appropriate use” IT policies
- Behavioural issues including bullying
- Sanctions short of exclusion
- Exclusions: we provide a full advisory and (when needed) advocacy service for schools in Independent Review Panels with a very high level of success. This includes appeals with mixed exclusion and disability discrimination elements
- Claims of disability discrimination lodged in the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal
Latest Behaviour Management & Exclusions Insights
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05/12/2019
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03/09/2019
What our clients say
"First and foremost they are excellent lawyers - they know the charity and education sectors really well."
Chambers - 2019
What our clients say
"Highlighted for its 'depth of expertise in education', Stone King LLP attracts praise for its 'extremely good response times' and 'outstanding level of service'."
Legal 500 - 2019
What our clients say
“I feel fellow school leaders need to be made aware that there is an absolutely brilliant company out there who will provide those key services at very competitive rates”
C A Wakefield - Maldon's Community Academy
What our clients say
"Thank you for your excellent support and advice throughout the tribunal case and process. We felt very well prepared and I know we had good, clear advice throughout a very difficult time for the school."
Siobhan Campbell, Hackney New Primary School
What our clients say
Stone King is "probably the best education firm in the business," and "they lived up to the recommendations we received". Another source adds: "They've got undoubted expertise and good geographical coverage - a leading player."
Chambers - 2014
What our clients say
"They are excellent. They get the gist of what's required and they understand what we want to get done. Their advice is sound and clear-cut, and they deliver it in a human way." "They invariably respond with prompt, unambiguous and first-class advice."
Chambers - 2015
What our clients say
"Great private and state school clients."
Client feedback in Chambers - 2016
What our clients say
"They are excellent, the personalised service is superb as they understand our circumstances and advise appropriately."
Client feedback in Chambers - 2016
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