-
I am a safeguarding expert advising across a wide client base in the public, private and third sector.
I have a special interest in advising on student welfare and safeguarding around misconduct, mental health, disability and special needs and also support toward care leavers in the education system. This assists Higher Education Institution’s to best meet their duties to optimise safety and support toward all students.
I have also produced training and written about the above, including using trauma informed approaches for managing misconduct and investigative support and governance from a safeguarding perspective. I also work proactively within all levels of education to assist in moving HEI’s and others toward a prevent model of safeguarding rather than one which is reactive thereby strengthening the safeguarding systems for HEI’s, enhancing reputation and promoting partnership working with health, police and all other relevant bodies.
-
- I am an astute and experienced court advocate and have experience in First Tier Tribunal SEND appeals including under the National Trial and the duties contained within the Children and Families Act 2014.
- I head up a team of children law lawyers across local authority, education and health. I have experience of private and public law cases and safeguarding across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
- I have advised on governance at a strategic and operational level including the four cornerstones of governance - patient safety, operational efficiency, ethics and compliance. I sit on an ethics committee in the South West and am involved with the national network. I have inputted nationally into ethics health policy.
- I have Judicial Review experience across responsible commissioning disputes; human rights challenges and children transition arrangements into adult services.
- Successfully acted for a number of health organisations on human rights issues, particularly around children and adults at risk including Court Of Protection and the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court.
-
Zero tolerance - at what risk?
15/02/2012
Having the right procedures in place to deal with the management of patients (and in some cases their relatives) who are abusive,...
The responsibilities of doctors in protecting children and young...
18/10/2012
Claire Bentley and Deborah Jeremiah review the updated guidance developed by the General Medical Councilfollowing concerns that...
Legal Definitions in respect of Parental Responsibility & Gillick...
15/10/2014
As per S3(1) of the Children Act 1989, parental responsibility means all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and...
Uncertainty ahead for care providers
08/06/2020
Coping with the expected surge in children's services referrals
07/09/2020
Children & Young People Now article
Higher Education Today - March 2022
10/03/2022
News and current affairs for those working within Higher Education Institutions
The combination of Deborah’s clinical background and specialist and legal expertise is invaluable