Samantha Trowbridge
Solicitor
Samantha qualified as a Solicitor in 2003. She has 15 years of experience in civil litigation. In 2014 she took a sabbatical to look after her young family. After fighting for her son, who has significant special needs she developed a passion for education law and now specialises in this area.
Samantha has a number of years of experience in EHCP cases with a high success rate on appeal. She also takes on exclusions and other education-based cases.
Expert advice & representation in these areas
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Education Solicitors
Our multidisciplinary team supports teachers, students and parents in all areas of education. Our services include TRA representation for teachers, admissions and EHCP support, student misconduct representation and more.
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EHCP Solicitors
A correct EHCP is crucial in enabling children with special educational needs to receive the support they need in school. Our solicitors will help you get the right plan for your child.
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Primary School Admissions
Work with our education solicitors to get your children into the right primary school, giving them the start to their school life that they need.
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School Exclusions
Our education solicitors will help you understand your options if your child has been excluded from school, including drafting written arguments where they may help your case.
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EHC Assessments
Our expert solicitors can provide advice and assistance throughout the assessment process, including helping you provide your Local Authority with any written representations and documents that may be required.
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EHCP Appeals
Our expert solicitors can help throughout the EHCP appeals process. We can discuss the merits of an appeal, help you to gather the documentation that you need and represent you in a hearing.
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EHCP Applications
Our solicitors can provide as much support as you require. We can create the EHCP application on your behalf, or we can advise you as you fill out the necessary forms.
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Secondary School Admissions
Secondary school is a critical time for young people. Speak to Richard Nelson LLP to discuss how we can help get your child into the right school.
Memberships
- ARDL – Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
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