Written by one of the UK's foremost specialists, Education and the Courts illustrates the approach of the UK's courts to education litigation. As the leading text in this area of law, the book provides high-level analysis of the legal principles of the subjects most commonly litigated in the courts. This third edition has been substantially rewritten and expanded to take account of the considerable changes in UK legislation and case law since the previous edition was published. Contents include: school transport * challenging school reorganization * discrimination * special educational needs * school administration * school discipline * private law action in damages * university students * independent schools * human rights.