Specialist Education Law Solicitor
Specialist Education Law Solicitor
Local authorities delay, underprovide, and count on families giving up. I’m Keerat — an SRA-regulated education solicitor working directly with you. No law firm middleman. No junior passing your case around. Just specialist legal support from the person who knows it best.
As a mother of an autistic child, I know this system from both sides. I became a freelance solicitor so I could give families the focused, compassionate representation that matters — without the overhead of a large firm driving up your costs.
Rise in SEND Tribunal appeals — the steepest rise ever recorded in the system
Cases currently backlogged at the SEND Tribunal — families waiting up to a year
Your deadline to appeal from the date of the decision letter — it cannot be extended
I’m Keerat, an SRA-regulated freelance solicitor based in Rushden, specialising exclusively in education and disability law. I work with families across the UK — advising, advocating, and representing them in the legal battles that determine their children’s futures.
In 2019, the SRA introduced the freelance solicitor model so that qualified solicitors could work directly for clients without the structure of a traditional law firm. That means when you instruct me, you get me — not a trainee, not a paralegal. Every letter, every submission, every Tribunal appearance.
After my own child was diagnosed as autistic, I experienced first-hand the exhaustion of navigating a system that should exist to help. That experience sharpened my practice. I don’t just know the law — I know what families go through.
I share plain-English videos on EHCP appeals, school exclusions, SEND rights and how to deal with local authorities — no jargon, just practical knowledge. Follow me at @keeratsolicitor and see what real education law advice looks like before you even book a consultation.
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My work is focused entirely on one area of law. If your child’s educational rights are being denied — or you’re facing a legal challenge in an educational setting — this is exactly where I can help.
Your child has autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or complex needs. The local authority has refused to assess, produced a vague EHCP, named the wrong school, or simply stopped responding. You’ve been fighting for months — possibly years — and you’re exhausted. This is where I come in.
Your child has been permanently excluded or is caught in an informal “managed move” that feels anything but voluntary. Exclusion decisions can be challenged — and unlawful exclusions, particularly those involving children with unmet SEND needs, are overturned more often than schools will admit.
Your child was not offered a place at your preferred school — or the school that meets their EHCP needs. Appeals are complex and procedural. Getting the right legal advice before the hearing makes the difference between a successful appeal and a missed opportunity.
Schools have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils. When they fail — and they often do — you have the right to bring a disability discrimination claim to the SEND Tribunal. This is a powerful but underused remedy.
Fee transparency: As an SRA-regulated freelance solicitor, I am required to be clear about how I charge. All fees are agreed in writing before any work begins. How I charge will depend on the volume of documents and complexity of your case — but you will always know the cost before I start. Fees are for private instruction only.
For families who need clarity on where they stand
Fixed fee · Delivered within 5 working days
* Fees vary by document volume and complexity. Final fee confirmed before instruction.
For families ready to take their case all the way
Fixed fee agreed upfront · SEND Tribunal lodging to decision
* Final fee depends on case complexity and document volume. Confirmed before instruction.
For families who want specific tasks done, not full representation
Per hour · Scope agreed in writing before work begins
Before you pay a penny for legal advice, watch my TikTok videos. I break down EHCP law, exclusion rights, SEND Tribunal procedure, and how to deal with local authorities — in plain English, for free.
| What Matters to You | General High Street Firm | Large Education Law Firm | Keerat Solicitor (Me) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education law only — no generalists | ✕ Mixed caseload | ~ Teams vary in focus | ✓ Education law exclusively |
| Work directly with your solicitor | ✕ Often passed to juniors | ✕ Partners supervise, teams deliver | ✓ You work with me only |
| Transparent fixed fees upfront | ✕ Usually hourly billing | ~ Fixed fee available but high | ✓ Always agreed in writing first |
| Hearing representation included | ~ Extra cost, often separate brief | ~ Barrister briefed at added cost | ✓ I attend the hearing with you |
| Personal understanding of SEND | ✕ Professional distance only | ~ Depends on individual | ✓ Mother of an autistic child |
| Free educational content before you commit | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ TikTok @keeratsolicitor |
| No long-term contracts | ~ Varies | ✕ Often retainer-based | ✓ Each case or task scoped individually |
If you’ve received a decision letter from a local authority, time is critical. Book a consultation today — I’ll assess your situation honestly and tell you exactly what your options are.
SRA regulated · Freelance solicitor · Private instruction only · Fee agreed in writing before work begins