Schools hold and process a large range of data, including pupil, parent, guardian and staff personal data. We support clients with their data privacy obligations, ensuring they have the correct systems and processes in place.
We understand that international students provide a significant source of income for UK education providers, as well as increasing the diversity of your student community. Our student immigration specialists guide clients through the complicated and bureaucratic world of student sponsor licensing.
When facing financial struggles, many schools consider a merger with another school, with the aim of securing their future. We provide specialist advice on how to proceed, working with clients throughout the entire process.
Pensions remain a key element of any employer's reward strategy, and education providers are no exception to this. The education sector continues to grapple with the challenge of providing staff with competitive and valuable pension benefits, and we support clients in navigating the pension related legal challenges which they may face.
Unfortunately, sometimes the relationship between a school and a teacher can break down, and legal advice is required to navigate the complexities of teacher disputes.
We support schools with navigating the complexities of legislation, statutory guidance and case law in relation to safeguarding, ensuring that they are fully equipped and confident when supporting pupils.
Our specialist team has a wide range of experience in providing advice, assistance and representation for pupils, parents and young people who require assistance with SEND matters.
Our team has recorded a series of podcasts, diving into the key legal topics which impact the education sector, including EHCPs, the implications of exclusion on SEN pupils and data subject access requests.
Education Bulletin
Our Education Bulletin is our newsletter which discusses legal matters impacting the education sector. Our Spring Term edition explored how the recent UK immigration changes have impacted the sector, discussed insightful topics such as gender questioning children, and looked at upcoming employment law updates.
Meet the team
Our industry specialists have expert knowledge of the sector; our team includes lawyers who have been governors, and who have worked in-house at a licensed student sponsor.
