Jane has worked in the legal sector for 31 years. She is a Solicitor in our Child Care department.
jane.aldred@switalskis.com or Jane’s secretary
philippa.wadsworth@switalskis.com
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
Suite 1A, 18 Back Swinegate
York
YO1 8AD
Jane holds Higher Rights of Audience. She specialises in :
Jane has been a member of the Law Society Children Panel since 1996. She is a also a member of the following organisations:
Jane is highly experienced in dealing with a variety of clients and can adapt her approach accordingly. She is frequently asked to separately represent vulnerable young people in proceedings by external colleagues due to her ability to engage with these clients. It is important to Jane to ensure that a client’s voice is heard and that any court proceedings progress fairly. Jane has over 30 years of advocacy experience and is able to advocate strongly on behalf of any client. She provides a quality service to all clients, including parents, young people and professionals.
This article explains the threshold criteria in care proceedings, a legal test that must be met before a court can issue a care or supervision order. It outlines what constitutes significant harm, how the threshold is determined, and what happens if it is met. Switalskis expert child care team offers guidance and legal support for those involved in care proceedings.
This article explains the typical timeline for child care proceedings, including the 26-week legal target and reasons why some cases take longer. It covers key factors that may cause delays, such as international elements, specialist assessments, and parental progress. Switalskis expert family and child care team offers legal support to help families navigate the process.
The tragic death of Bronson Battersby made for very sad reading. It’s a matter of public knowledge that Bronson was known to social care and was classed as a vulnerable child.