education & skills

Never before has the delivery of education and skills been more important or more complex; evolving obligations to promote both attainment and welfare; the development of new organisational structures and models of governance; growing impetus for partnership and collaboration and increasing involvement from the private sector.  All these themes need to be managed against the background of regulatory scrutiny and engagement of demanding stakeholders.  Our specialists understand the challenges, opportunities and rewards of the education and skills sector and deliver bespoke legal advice and support.

  • established reputation – recognised as one of the top five education law firms in the country by Chambers UK, ranked nationally by the Legal 500 and listed as the top education firm in the East Midlands.  
  • the Legal 500 states that Browne Jacobson is "ahead of the curve in terms of knowledge of the education sector, and able to translate changed policy and law into practical legal advice"; it is "really rooted in the sector, with a genuine passion for education that marks it out from other heavyweights in the field"
  • established and diverse client base – over 200 education sector organisations including local authorities, maintained and independent schools, boarding schools, academies and their sponsors, further education colleges, diocesan boards of education, regulatory bodies, independent learning providers, educational charities and professional associations
  • dedicated specialists – delivering technical know-how and extensive experience through first rate communication skills
  • personal service at an affordable price – our four office network means easy access to the whole of England and Wales and that you pay for our expertise, not our buildings
  • full service offering – integrated advice and support on all aspects of the law as it affects the delivery of education and skills

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

education portal
education portal
visit our dedicated education site for more information and guidance
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Academies report
Academies report
read our new report Academies – driving success through autonomy
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becoming an academy
becoming an academy
watch our short videos on converting and how we can help
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Mark Blois
Partner and Head of Education
0115 976 6087
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Laura Hughes
Partner
0115 976 6582
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Dai Durbridge
Partner
0115 976 6578
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Helen Badger
Associate
0121 237 4554
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Katie Michelon
Solicitor
0115 976 6189
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Nick MacKenzie
Partner
0121 237 4564

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