SEN legal training day for councils - SV Law

Thursday 19th March, 2026 - 9am to 5pm

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following details

• Name of Local Authority or NHS Trust
• Job Title
• Attendance (In-Person or Online)
• Dietary Requirements
• Access Requirements