local authorities

Recent legislation has changed the role of local authorities from providers of education to commissioners. Even with the government's policy of increasing the number of autonomous schools and academies, the majority of schools remain part of the local authority family.

Local authorities have a range of critical functions including strategic planning, school improvement and special educational provision. Additionally the recent abolition of the LSC has seen local authorities inherit commissioning responsibilities for further education.

our clients – established client base of over 200 education sector organisations including local authorities all over the country
our reputation – recognised as one of the top five education law firms in the country by Chambers UK
our team - our three office network means easy access to the whole of England and Wales
our experience - providing advice on a full range of legal issues including Building Schools for the Future, academies, school reorganisations, child protection, admissions, exclusions, special educational needs and disability equality, employment and commercial contracts
training - we regularly provide tailored training on all aspects of the law that affect the education responsibilities of local authorities

Result: committed legal partners focused on understanding and supporting local authorities; effective delivery of your educational and business objectives through resolution of complex issues