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The @CCLCUK team were out in the sunshine today to raise funds for free legal advice services with @londonlegal at the #londonlegalwalk

'High Court win for a disabled asylum-seeking child housed in hotel room'. Judicial review claim initiated by @CCLCUK on behalf of an asylum seeker and her five-year-old child features in @CYPNow

Today's @educationgovuk stats on number of suspensions and exclusions in England in 2022/23 show numbers substantially up. We must act urgently to address this alarming increase in children cut off from their education. Read our full response here bit.ly/3Wdq4tJ

Incorporating the UNCRC into domestic law is the most important thing we can do to protect children's rights in law, and from today it is a reality in Scotland. Incorporation is a powerful new tool, and there is a lot of work ahead. But today should also be about celebration.

It is such a privilege to be a trustee of the brilliant charity that is @hibiscuscharity and we are currently recruiting for more trustees to join our Board!

Parents could win the right to legal aid when appealing school exclusions after a High Court challenge was launched @connie_dimsdale reports trib.al/eneowTm

Day 2 of our CCLC and @gardencourtlaw High Court case, challenging the lack of legal aid available to families appealing against permanent school exclusions. Read more here: coram.org.uk/news/high-cour… #schoolexclusions #WeAreCoram

Children from Black ethnicity backgrounds, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are disproportionately excluded from school. Learn more on the Coram website: coram.org.uk/news/high-cour… #legalaid #schools #WeAreCoram

School exclusion can have a catastrophic impact on the education, health, wellbeing, mental health and future prospects of children.

Today’s claim argues that the legal aid safety net, known as exceptional case funding (ECF), must be available in all Independent Review Panel appeals where there is an allegation that a permanent exclusion is discriminatory and engages human rights.

Currently, families of children facing permanent school exclusion are not able to access legal support in navigating the school exclusions process, as exclusions do not fall within the scope of legal aid.

@MindCharity have also intervened, on the basis that the case raises critical issues relevant to other children and families.

CCLC has instructed Stephanie Harrison KC and @OlliePersey from @GardenCourtLaw to represent the Claimant, supported by @EHRC, in this case against the Director of Legal Aid Casework and the Lord Chancellor.

Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is today in the High Court at the start of a vital case that challenges the current lack of legal aid available to families appealing against decisions to permanently exclude their child from school...(1/7)

We are looking for an experienced Finance and Operations Manager to join @CCLCUK to lead our business support team. An exciting opportunity for someone committed to charity financial management with a strong understanding of legal aid. jobs.coram.org.uk/vacancy-detail…

We have signed up to today's letter to @JamesCleverly calling for the urgent introduction of a Gaza Family Scheme.

We have signed this letter in the @guardian alongside other organisations calling for an end to the callous disregard for child refugees, following news that child asylum seekers were forced to play a game to guess who would be placed next in foster care. theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

@Coram has published its response to the @MoJGovUK review of civil legal aid, setting out 50 recommendations to improve the system, and meet growing demand from some of the country's most vulnerable children and young people. You can read it here - bit.ly/3SQlArl

Our head of education law @Edu_lawyer was one of @TheLawSociety Legal Hero winners last year, recognising his work with children and young people. Read his story below.

🚨BREAKING: Over 18-months, the Home Office wrongly assessed 1,300 children seeking asylum in the UK to be adults. Our new report with @refugeecouncil and @humansforrights reveals the extensive harm caused to child refugees by these flawed decisions. 🧵1/3 helenbamber.org/resources/repo…