Parents & Students

We all want children to have a good education in a safe environment and to be treated fairly but sometimes this doesn’t happen…

Are you having trouble getting issues addressed at your child’s school?

We will negotiate with the school and the Ministry of Education to help you get the outcome you want for your child. Wherever possible, we try to reach an agreement without taking legal action.
If necessary, we can help you take your case to the Ombudsman, who has the power to make schools reconsider their decisions. In some cases, it is possible to pursue the matter in the courts through judicial review.
We will only pursue Court action if all other options have failed.

Have you complained to the board but had your complaint dismissed?

We will negotiate with the school and the Ministry of Education to help you get the outcome you want for your child. Wherever possible, we try to reach an agreement without taking legal action.

Do you need an advocate or assistance to make a complaint or negotiate the system?

Schools have official complaints procedures that we can help you with. Having support from an experienced education lawyer at this early stage can significantly improve your complaint’s chances of success.

Do you just want to know what your rights are?

We can provide advice on how the law applies to your particular situation.

Is your child at a private school?

Private schools are subject to different regulations to state schools but must still meet basic standards of fairness. We can help resolve issues in the private school environment.

We can help with:

Suspensions, exclusions, expulsions and “requests to leave”
Special educational needs
Bullying or serious student safety issues
Zoning and enrolment
Discrimination and human rights
Breach of privacy
All other school related matters

We provide practical and constructive legal advice and support based on our extensive experience in the education sector. We can also link you to mediation and dispute resolution services.