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SEN legal training day for councils - SV Law
Thursday 19th March, 2026 - 9am to 5pm
SV Law along with expert barristers will be providing SEN training to councils at their offices on 19 March 2026. Further information is available at SEN legal training day for councils - SV Law-Education.
PROGRAMME
09:15 - 09:45: Registration & Welcome Refreshments
10:00 - 11:00: Keynote Talk by Jonathan Auburn KC
11:00 - 12:30: Nuts & Bolts Morning Sessions
12:30 - 13:30: Lunch (included)
13:30 - 17:00: Nitty Gritty Afternoon Sessions:
RTA & RTI - Tips for Creating Bundles - Witness Statements - Working Documents - Belonging Regulations - JR Challenges - Comparing Costs - Case Law Update - Complex Extended Appeals - EOTAS - Data Protection - SAR & FOI requests - Q&A
SPEAKERS
JONATHAN AUBURN KC
BARRISTER
Jonathan Auburn KC is a leading public law barrister with more than two decades of education law experience. He is the co-author of the LexisNexis Education Law Handbook, and advises an array of clients including local authorities and the Secretary of State for Education. He will deliver the event's key note address on 'SEND and the Local Authority: The Path Ahead'.
SATNAM VIRDI
EVENT CHAIR, SOLICITOR
Satnam Virdi is the convenor of LASEN and is Principal Solicitor with SV Law. He is current Chair of the national Education Law Association. He qualified in a large London firm and worked in-house in a large London LA, before setting up his education law firm. He has worked part time as a Financial Services
Ombudsman. He provides statutory training around the country.
ANNA TKACZYNSKA
BARRISTER
Anna has a broad public law practice with expertise in the Court of Protection (health and welfare) and education law. She is a committee Member of the Education Law Association and regularly provides training on exclusions, SEN provision, and discrimination. She will address the topic of Tackling Complex and High Value Extended Appeals .
EVENT INFORMATION
VENUE: SV Law Offices, Impact Hub, 1 Triton Square, Euston, London, NW1 3DX. Wheelchair accessible.
NEAREST STATIONS: Warren Street (5 mins), Great Portland Street (5 mins), London Euston (10 mins).
PRICES: Early Bird Offer (by 27 February 2026): £150+VAT per person or £300+VAT for three delegates. Standard (after 27 February 2026): £175+VAT
HOW TO REGISTER
ELIGIBILITY: Exclusively for Local Authority and NHS employees.
REGISTRATION: Book your place by emailing
- Name of Local Authority or NHS Trust
- Job Title
- Attendance (In-Person or Online)
- Dietary Requirements
- Access Requirements
Event Information
| Event Date | 19-03-2026 9:00 am |
| Individual Price | Early bird: £150+VAT per person (or £300+VAT for three). Standard (after 27 February 2026): £175+VAT |
| Location | London |
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