Keerat Solicitor

Highly Experienced

Delivering skilled legal advice in education law, backed by years of experience supporting families and children.

SRA Regulated

As an SRA-regulated solicitor, I ensure professional, ethical, and trustworthy legal guidance for your needs.

Professional & Reliable

Committed to delivering dependable legal solutions with professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail.

Highly Experienced

21+

Years Of Experience

as an SRA Regulated education solicitor in the UK.

Keerat Solicitor

Welcome to Keerat Solicitor

Having honed my skills at prestigious law firms and embarking on my own legal journey, my passion for law was re-ignited when personal family experiences inspired me to make a meaningful return to the contemporary legal profession.

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Dedicated to empowering families, providing trusted legal advice, and ensuring the best outcomes for your child

Our Services

My Legal Practise Areas

Knowledgeable education law support, including EHCP requests, tribunal appeals, and disability discrimination cases, tailored to your needs.

Formal Request for EHCP

Getting an EHCP shouldn't be a battle. But it usually is.

Securing an Education, Health and Care Plan is often the first critical step in getting your child the support they need. I guide families through the request process, ensuring applications are legally sound, deadlines are met, and the local authority is held to its statutory obligations.

SEND Tribunal Appeals

They said no. That's not the end.

When a local authority refuses to issue, amend, or maintain an EHCP, you have the right to appeal. I provide robust representation at First-tier and Upper Tribunal hearings, building a compelling case to secure the provision your child is entitled to.

School Exclusion Appeals

Excluded doesn't mean finished. Challenge it.

A permanent or fixed-term exclusion can have lasting consequences for your child's future. I help families challenge unlawful or disproportionate exclusion decisions, ensuring schools follow due process and your child's right to education is protected.

School Admission Appeals

The right school can change everything. Fight for it.

Being denied a place at your preferred school can be deeply frustrating. I assist families in presenting strong, evidence-based admission appeals, giving your child the best chance of securing a place at the right school for their needs.

Independent Schools Disputes

Private school, public accountability.

Disputes with independent schools — whether over fees, exclusions, or failure to meet agreed support — require careful legal navigation. I advise families on their contractual and statutory rights, working towards swift and fair resolution.

Disability Discrimination Advocacy

They called it policy. We call it what it is.

No child should face barriers to education because of a disability. I advise and represent families where schools or local authorities have failed to make reasonable adjustments or have treated a child less favourably due to their disability, in breach of the Equality Act 2010.

Filing Complaints to the LGO

Maladministration has consequences. Let's use them.

Where a local authority has acted with maladministration or caused injustice, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman can provide independent redress. I assist families in preparing thorough, well-evidenced complaints to maximise the prospects of a successful outcome.

Secretary of State Complaints

When the local authority won't listen — escalate.

In certain circumstances, where a school or local authority is in serious breach of its statutory duties, a formal complaint to the Secretary of State for Education may be the appropriate route. I advise on when and how to escalate, and help you put forward a clear, legally grounded case.

Local Authority Appeals

A refusal letter is not the final word. Not on our watch.

A refusal to issue or amend an EHCP does not have to be the end of the road. I assist families in effectively challenging local authority decisions, whether through mediation, direct negotiation, or formal tribunal proceedings.

Dispute Resolution Services

Not every fight needs a courtroom.

Not every dispute needs to go to tribunal. Where appropriate, I explore mediation and negotiation to resolve conflicts efficiently, saving families time, cost, and stress — without compromising on the outcome your child deserves.

Keerat Solicitor

More About Me

An SRA-regulated solicitor specializing in education law, supporting families with proficient legal advice, advocacy, and tailored solutions.

Dedicated to ensuring justice, fairness, and positive outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities across the UK.

Keerat Solicitor

Meet Keerat

Ever since I could make sense of the world around me, from visiting mum at her office as a child where I got a sneak peek into meetings, counsel conferences and even to the courts in Nairobi, to attending vacation placements at Bristol University at some incredible law firms both in Kenya and the UK, including working alongside lead advocates in the Netherlands later in my career, and to setting up my first independent venture in my law firm SaiKee Law, my passion for the law has weathered every storm and remained resolute. Whilst I had taken some time off to attend to the birth of my child and relished in my new found love of motherhood, I couldn’t shake off the urge to get back into all things LAW!

In 2019, the Solicitors Regulation Authority introduced a novel model through which people like me could work for ourselves without being part of a law firm. This has worked wonders for I can attend both to my family and to my clients. I am an SRA regulated freelance solicitor undertaking reserved and non-reserved work. A freelance solicitor’s practice itself as long as it meets the criteria is not usually required to be authorised although the Solicitor will be regulated.

Here’s what I can do:
Advice and assist you in all matters education such as:
a. Request for EHCP and amending draft EHCP
b. First-tier and Upper Tier SEND Tribunal Appeals
c. School Exclusion/Admission Appeals
e. Disability Discrimination
f, Complaints to the LGSCO
g. Complaints to the Secretary of State
h. Appeal Local Authority decisions such as a refusal to issue an EHCP, failure to meet section 42 Children and Families Act 2014 provisions

I also offer written advice if you are simply seeking a legal overview of your matter. How I charge for this will depend on the volume of documents you provide, and the legal complexity. With my deep understanding of the law and personal insight into the challenges of navigating educational systems, Keerat combines professionalism, compassion, and a results-oriented approach to deliver exceptional service.

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I am based in Rushden, UK and welcome clients seeking clarity, guidance, or an informal discussion about their legal options nationwide.

Industries

Sectors

Specializing in education law, disability advocacy, and family support, we help families navigate legal challenges in securing educational rights and fair treatment for children with special needs.

Education Law

Your child's rights aren't optional and neither is our fight for them.

Your child has a legal right to the support they need — but local authorities don't always make it easy. From EHCP battles to tribunal appeals, I cut through the bureaucracy and fight to get your child what they're entitled to. No jargon. No delays. Just results.

Disability Advocacy

They called it policy. We call it what it is.

Your child is being failed — and you know it. Whether a school is refusing reasonable adjustments or a local authority is ignoring its duties under the Equality Act, I hold them accountable. Because discrimination dressed up as policy is still discrimination.

Attendance Orders

Before they prosecute get the law on your side.

When a child's school attendance becomes a legal matter, the stakes are high and the process can feel overwhelming. I advise and support families facing Education Supervision Orders, School Attendance Orders, or prosecution by the local authority — ensuring your rights are protected and that any underlying SEND needs are properly considered before enforcement action is taken.

Local Authority Appeals

A refusal letter is not the final word. Not on our watch.

Local authorities make consequential decisions about children's education and care every day — and they don't always get it right. I help families challenge those decisions with confidence, backed by thorough legal knowledge and a track record of getting results.

EHCP Reviews & Amendments

The review happened. Nothing changed. That ends here.

The annual review came and went — and nothing changed. If your child's EHCP no longer reflects their needs, or the local authority is dragging its feet on updating provision, that's not just frustrating, it's unlawful. I push for the amendments your child needs, now.

Neurodivergent Children & SEND

The system wasn't built for your child. But the law protects them anyway.

ADHD. Autism. Dyslexia. PDA. Your child's brain works differently — and the system wasn't built with them in mind. I specialise in securing the right legal framework around neurodivergent children so they can finally access education in a way that actually works for them.

School Exclusions

Excluded doesn't mean finished. Challenge it.

Your child has been excluded and you've been told there's nothing you can do. There is. Exclusions are frequently unlawful, disproportionate, or used as a shortcut where SEND support should have been in place. I challenge them — and I win.

Further & Higher Education

Your rights don't stop at 16. Neither do we.

Most families don't realise that the legal protections for young people with SEND extend well beyond school — up to the age of 25. Whether it's a college refusing to implement an EHCP, a university failing to make reasonable adjustments, or a local authority unlawfully ceasing provision, I fight to ensure young people are not abandoned by a system that still has a legal duty to support them. I act exclusively for students, young people, and their families — never institutions.

Independent Schools

Fees don't buy silence. Know your rights.

Independent schools operate under different rules — but they are not above the law. If your child has been unlawfully excluded, discriminated against on the basis of disability, or the school has failed to deliver on agreed SEND provision, you have legal recourse. I act solely for parents, children, and young people — never schools — ensuring families have the expertise and firepower to hold even the most prestigious institutions to account.

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

What is non-reserved legal work?

This is a defined term in the Legal Services Act 2007 and means: the exercise if a right of audience; the conduct of litigation; reserved instrument activities (relating to the transfer of land); probate activities; notarial activities; the administration of oaths. These are mainstream legal activities which the law has determined must be provided as regulated services. Legal services bodies that want to provide reserved legal activities must be authorised to do so by an approved regulator

Do you represent clients at tribunals?

Yes, I provide representation in SEND tribunal cases.

How much do your services cost?

Price upon request. Contact me for a consultation to discuss your case.

Why Choose Keerat Solicitor

Experienced in Education Law & Legal Matters

Informed legal advice tailored to your needs, balancing professional excellence with compassion, understanding, and dedication to ensuring the best possible outcomes for families navigating the challenges of education and disability law.

My Mission

My mission is to ensure every family receives fair, just, and reliable legal support in education and disability law in every case I undertake as a solicitor.

Our Success Stories

Reviews & Testimonials

Read what our clients have to say about the specialist legal support, compassion, and dedication provided in every case.

Kelvin Martin School Exclusion Appeal

We felt supported and understood throughout our case. Highly recommend Keerat for education law matters.

Christina Tell Formal Request for EHCP

Keerat’s advice was life-changing. Her expertise helped us secure our child’s EHCP without delays! Highly Recommended.

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