Type of service: Advocacy (legal)

Swain & Co Solicitors can advise on special needs, admissions/exclusions, accidents, negligence in schools, bullying, compensation, challenging decisions and results issues. We can provide detailed and practical advice including free first advice. Public fundings (previously known as legal aid) may be available. We have a legal aid contract in education. We can handle claims based on a failure to recognise a child's disability and provide an appropriate education.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Child protection, Community care, Criminal justice, Education, Learning disability, Mental capacity, Mental health, Welfare benefits