UPCOMING WEBINARS

Join Hayley O’Sullivan, Principal Associate at Browne Jacobson, for a practical and engaging webinar exploring the latest developments in SEND and inclusion. 


Drawing on her extensive experience advising schools, Hayley will provide clear guidance on meeting statutory duties, managing risk, and fostering an inclusive school environment.


In this session, Hayley will cover:

  • Legal and Regulatory Updates: Key developments in SEND and inclusion law, including practical implications for schools.
  • Understanding and Managing Risk: Strategies to reduce the likelihood of complaints or legal challenges.
  • Responding to EHCP consultations and understanding the tests for unsuitability and incompatibility.
  • The right to mainstream.
  • Challenging decisions.
  • Insights from Practice: Real-world examples, case studies, and lessons learned from advising schools on SEND, equality, and inclusion matters.

Attendees will leave with practical advice, actionable strategies, and increased confidence in navigating this complex and evolving area.

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Hayley O’Sullivan,Principal Associate, Browne Jacobson

Recognised in the legal directories for being "extremely knowledgeable in the field of employment law and a pleasure to work with", the "incisive and very able" Hilary is a Partner at WBD and heads up the North East Employment team and education practice. 


She provides legal advice and commercial support to schools and multi academy trusts, as well as further and higher education clients throughout the UK, on the full range of employment issues.


Hilary is valued by her education sector clients for being available as a sounding board not just for their legal issues, but also on strategic matters that affect the "people" aspects of everyday smooth running of schools and trusts.  


She advises on all aspects of employment law, from recruitment through to dismissal. Her practice includes advising on complex disciplinary and grievance matters, equality and diversity issues, and providing legal and tactical advice on handling issues of underperformance, absence and dismissals at all levels. 


She also advises on all aspects of reorganisations, including collective redundancies and restructuring as well as changing terms and conditions, assisting clients in their related consultations with trade unions.

  • How to Join ? - Once you have registered and the events team have approved your place, you will be sent your confirmation email which contains your unique joining link from Zoom. If you have not received this, please check your spam/junk folder. If you are still struggling to find your join link, you can contact us in advance of the event and we will resend it to you. events@schoolsnortheast.com
  • Do I need to install Zoom? - You can join the call without downloading Zoom by clicking ‘join from browser’ when you launch the call on the day of the event. If you are using the Zoom app from your laptop or PC, please ensure that you have the latest version installed prior to the event. Download and install here
  • Can I ask the presenter questions? - You can submit questions for the speaker when you register, using the Zoom registration form. The Zoom chat function will also be available during the call and questions can be submitted here. You will also have the chance to unmute and speak directly with the speaker during any allocated Q&A sessions.

FAQS

  • How to join ?

    Once you have registered and the events team have approved your place, you will be sent your confirmation email which contains your unique joining link from Zoom.


    If you have not received this, please check your spam/junk folder. 


    If you are still struggling to find your join link, you can contact us in advance of the event and we will resend it to you. events@schoolsnortheast.com

  • Do I need to install Zoom ?

    You can join the call without downloading Zoom by clicking ‘join from browser’ when you launch the call on the day of the event.


    If you are using the Zoom app from your laptop or PC, please ensure that you have the latest version installed prior to the event. Download and install here

  • Can I ask the presenter questions ?

    You can submit questions for the speaker when you register, using the Zoom registration form.


    The Zoom chat function will also be available during the call and questions can be submitted here. You will also have the chance to unmute and speak directly with the speaker during any allocated Q&A sessions.