Author: Eleanor Wright

Formerly CEO, Eleanor is now SOSSEN’s Legal Officer, with more than 25 years’ education law experience as a SEN solicitor. She joined SOS!SEN in 2015 as Coordinator, coincidentally arriving just after the SEND reforms of 2014 that saw the passing of key legislation in England for children and young people with SEND and the creation of the SEND Code of Practice 2015. She provides the legal oversight that underpins the support and services we provide, updating staff and volunteers on any changes in legislation and guidance that impacts the support we give. Eleanor delivers monthly training to both new and existing volunteers and is responsible for monitoring and oversight of the work they undertake.

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Are SEND lawyers REALLY opposing the Government’s reform proposals just to protect their “vested interests”?

By Eleanor Wright March 17, 2026 March 23, 2026

Eleanor Wright is the Legal Officer for SEND law advice and support charity, SOS!SEN. SOS!SEN are part of the Save Our Children’s Rights campaign Bridget Phillipson, the Secretary of State …

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The law on school transport, and why costs for getting disabled children to school are so high

By Eleanor Wright November 3, 2025 March 8, 2026

Last week, we ran an article from the National Audit Office about SEND transport costs. Today, solicitor, Eleanor Wright, Legal officer at SOS!SEN has written an update on the current …

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New School Transport Guidance ignores both equality and case laws protecting disabled learners

By Eleanor Wright September 18, 2023 March 8, 2026

As well as updated exclusions guidance, the Department for Education also issued updated guidance on school transport just before the summer holidays. Eleanor Wright, CEO of SEND legal charity, SOS!SEN …