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 Learning and
Skills Council 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