Children's Law Centre (Northern Ireland)

A children's law charity in Northern Ireland with a free, child friendly legal advice and information service, by phone or email, for children and young people, their parents and carers, and professionals. It covers legal questions about difficulties in school, access to services for disabled children and special educational needs, among other things.

Good to know

The advice line is the freephone number 0808 808 5678, and advice can also be sought by email at chalky@childrenslawcentre.org. The Centre's own number is 028 90245704. Opening hours are not stated on the pages read.

Before you call

They can

  • give free legal advice and information by phone or email on difficulties in school, access to services for disabled children and special educational needs

They cannot

  • take on every case: it gives free advice, and takes on only some cases itself

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Coverage
Northern Ireland
Languages
English
Best for
Parents, Teens & youth
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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