Legal aid is generally not available to those who seek representation in the Tribunal, although those in receipt of low income may qualify for legal help which is legal advice and assistance. It will enable your solicitor for example to give you advice and help regarding your child's statement, or whether your case may have merit before the court. For further information you may wish to visit the Legal Services Commission web site.

Legal help will not however enable your solicitor to attend before the tribunal on your behalf.

If however you have a case which you believe should go to the court to resolve ie Judicial Review or a case involving a claim for damages that may only be resolved through the courts legal aid may be available for this. If the case involves a child then usually it is the child's means that are relevant rather than the parents subject to the rule against abuse.

It is important that when you need a solicitor to help you with educational problems that you turn to one who has the quality mark issued to it by the Legal Services Commission. Sinclairs are one of the few firms in the UK to hold a franchise in Education Law . Contacting us will leave you rest assured that your case will be handled by specialists.