Education sector
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In a constantly changing education landscape, it’s more important than ever that you have expert support and guidance from education lawyers you can trust. Our specialist team of award-winning lawyers and HR consultants understand the competitive, challenging environment in which you operate. You need robust, cost-effective advice that’s helpful, pragmatic and helps deliver effective solutions to the challenges you face.
We support the full range of education institutions in the sector, including schools of all structures (maintained, faith and independent), academies and multi-academy trusts (MATs), further education and higher education institutions (HEIs).
As one of the largest education teams in the country we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of legal and HR services. We also draw in expertise from across our full-service law firm to assist clients with their needs – from construction projects, employment issues and funding matters, to protecting intellectual property, health and safety, and disputes.
Featured experience
Greenwood Academies Trust
Working with Greenwood Academies Trust on the commercialisation and development of their innovative cloud-powered EdTech solution for 3-19 education providers through a subsidiary company, Our Learning Cloud.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Supporting a consortium of leading school trusts - Outwood Grange Academies Trust, Harris Federation, Oasis Community Learning and Star Academies – on their successful bid for the DfE's Institute of Teaching tender with the contract providing them with over £120m of funding.
Key contacts
Mark Blois
Partner
Bettina Rigg
Partner
Nick MacKenzie
Partner
Emma Hughes
Partner
Dai Durbridge
Partner
Julia Green
Partner
Bradley Martin
Partner
Heather Mitchell
Partner
Dominic Swift
Partner
Testimonials
“I could not recommend °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ any more highly. The quality of the service, the rapid response time and the quality of the advice given to us is by far superior to what I have encountered elsewhere."
“°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ has continued to provide ASCL, and our members running schools and colleges across the UK, with invaluable support and advice on a wide range of legal issues. We hugely value their expert professional input and their personable approach.”
“°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ has remained at our side as our trusted advisers throughout the entire bidding process - providing sound legal, contract and governance advice. Having been awarded the National Institute of Teaching contract, they continue to support us as we establish and mobilise this new organisation.”
“°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s sector knowledge and pragmatic advice has been key in allowing us to progress with our exciting growth plans’.”
Awards and accreditations
Latest insights and events
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Stark increase in rates of school suspensions and exclusions
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Embracing AI to improve school governance
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Navigating workplace sexual harassment laws during the festive season
Press Release
Comments on the latest SEND tribunal statistics
Guide - PFI expiry
PFI expiry guidance for schools
Opinion
Revolutionising the Workforce: Impact of Get Britain Working White Paper
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The power of storytelling (and curiosity)
Online Event
Supporting universities to meet their financial duties
Podcast - #EdInfluence
#EdInfluence podcast (series 4): In conversation with inspiring leaders
Press Release - School leaders survey
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s latest School Leaders Survey illustrates need for better SEND guidance as exclusions rise
Press Release
New hires at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ will support schools with data compliance amid enhanced ICO scrutiny
Opinion
Balancing employer flexibility and employee rights
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School Leaders Survey Autumn 2024: The results are in
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Be Connected: Schools and academy trusts November 2024
On-Demand
Shaping a culture of respect and safety: Preventing sexual harassment in our schools
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Funding withdrawn for trusts and academy conversions
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Top five takeaways for schools on the Employment Rights Bill
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Martyn's Law: A closer look at the UK's new proposed anti-terror measures
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New High Court case on exclusion reconsiderations
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Building an inclusive workplace: strategies for attracting and retaining disabled talent
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New practical guidance on challenging Ofsted inspections
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What will the new RISE Scheme mean for schools and academy trusts?
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How schools can grapple with new employment law to thrive in a new era
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Five steps to turn the tide on Subject Access Requests
Guide
New guidance for intervention in schools
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Silence persists on gender questioning guidance for schools
Online Event
EdCon 2025
Press Release
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ comments on the government's announcement of tuition fee rises
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Be Connected: Higher education Autumn 2024
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Supreme Court clarifies public authority liability: Police duty of care in negligence cases
Published Article
The pressure on western universities to divest in fossil fuels: Navigating legal complexities and environmental responsibilities
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Labour’s employment law reforms: Employment Rights Bill unveiled
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Expanding the role of school attendance mentors
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Working together to support student wellbeing
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Procurement Act delay: What’s the impact for higher education institutions?
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Ten practical tips for universities handling judicial review cases
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What the UK Covid-19 Inquiry means for higher education providers
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When should a school add a pupil to its admissions register?
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Attendance management checklist for schools
