Forever grateful to have crossed paths with this lovely lot Wesley Gryk LLP

The timescales for EHCPs are not targets or guidelines, they are specific legal duties. If LAs are routinely breaching these timescales, this undermines the rule of law and the Secretary of State needs to act (whether by increasing funding or otherwise)

‘We’ve heard from mothers that it's a ‘broken system’’ Woman’s Hour is airing a special programme all about SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in September. Do you have experience of navigating the SEND system? Perhaps you’re looking for advice? Get in touch ⬇️

Our #judicialreview challenging the closure of vital children’s centres in #Hackney will be heard in the High Court on 6 and 7 November. You can find out more about the challenge here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… SaveFernbankNursery SaveOurSebright

See below for a helpful guide on how to request records regarding your child ⬇️

We are at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry this week acting for the Disabilities Charities Consortium (“DCC”) where public hearings in Module 3 are beginning, examining the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the UK rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/disability-cha… 1/4

We are in the High Court this week for the final hearing in our clients' judicial review of a decision by Devon County Council to close ‘vital’ mental health services in North Devon - read more about the case below: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/final-hearing-…

Crisis in autism care as patients wait four years for diagnosis ⁦The Times and The Sunday Times⁩ - using my data powers I have exposed the shocking and unacceptable delays for children - often waiting for many years of their childhood for help ⬇️ thetimes.com/article/533a65…

Essential autumn reading for disabled young people, parents, families and allies - long awaited and much needed proposals to modernise and streamline the law on disabled children’s social care. Lots of important questions to get your teeth into

We’re delighted to be recognised in Chambers and Partners once again this year as "a team of lawyers who not only know their stuff, but conduct themselves with a level of compassion and commitment that is, in our experience, unparalleled.” Thanks to all who gave feedback. [1/2]

There is a lot going on in the news at the moment, but there is a story that is consistently being underreported: Russia. A 🧵 (potentially with 🖍️)

Solicitors Rook Irwin Sweeney are looking for parent(s) who think their Year 9 SEND child may be disadvantaged sitting closed-book written GCSE exams. Barrister Steve Broach KC KC says inflexible assessments may be unlawful discrimination: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk crowdjustice.com/case/a-fairer-…

I'm really proud that we're doing this (and notably are the only law firm taking part in the trial). It's great to be part of a firm that continues to lead the way in championing employee wellbeing whilst maintaining a high standard of work for our clients. Exciting times ahead!

A dark day for women. A dark day for Ukraine. A dark day for Gaza. A dark day for our planet.

Your reminder that for students with #SEND with #EHCPs due to transfer between phases of education (e.g primary to secondary) next Sept… (1/2)

Did you know that we offer an ‘EHCP Health Check’ service? It is intended to help parents resolve issues with their child’s #EHCP and provide initial advice ahead of an #AnnualReview. You can find out more here: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/new-fixed-fee-…

When you're living on less than £9 a week, a little goes a long way... Moving quotes from asylum seekers on the impact of their first bus passes in Oxford's pilot scheme: oxfordmail.co.uk/news/24724079.… #MondayMotivaton

Important settlement reaffirming the need for decisions in the child protection context to respect the human rights of disabled children 39essex.com/information-hu…

"We ask - how can we support each other to do our most valuable work, rather than 'how can we get the most time' out of our employees?" Anne-Marie Irwin speaks to The Law Society about how Rook Irwin Sweeney is working towards a more sustainable way of lawyering: lawsociety.org.uk/topics/hr-and-…

Really excited that we’re leading the way in this 🙌🏼