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In the ever changing educational landscape, where autonomy and accountability are the central pillars of the government’s programme, it is essential to make sure you are getting the most out of your partnerships. Through working with many individual academies as well as all sizes of academy groups we recognise that you need access to a broad range of services to ensure that you get the support you need no matter what issue you might be facing. Our team includes a broad range of specialists who only focus on providing support to schools and academies.

Whether you are a group of schools or academies looking to explore how best to use one of the multi-academy solutions or an existing or in need of help with admissions our aim is to offer pragmatic, practical advice that will help support the delivery of your vision.

Our experienced team are familiar with the challenges and the many opportunities that you face. Using their extensive experience of developing multi-school structures across localities, they can help you, your staff and governors develop a vision for learning which will engage key stakeholders to formalise your working arrangements.

what we do...

Admissions, exclusions, behaviour and pupil welfare.
SEN and equalities duties.
Safeguarding and managing allegations.
Commercial contracts, procurement and trading advice.
Governance, funding and school collaborations.
Environmental and regulatory issues.

HR, employment and pensions issues.
Information sharing, data protection and freedom of information.
Planning, property and construction matters.
Intellectual property and information technology.
Academy group structures.

focus on...

Understanding re-brokerage for academies webinar

In this webinar, Hayley and Katie will explore re-brokerage arrangements including the Regional School Commissioners’ legal powers and the circumstances in which an academy may be at risk of being re-brokered, as well as the potential consequences of refusing to consent to such an arrangement.

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Upcoming webinars

Re-brokering academies webinar

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How to implement GDPR in your school - hear from Dai Durbridge and Helena Wootton

Whether your school is an academy, a maintained school or part of a multi-academy trust, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply to you from 25 May 2018.

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Legal updates

Durand Academy v Ofsted: the implications

In July 2017, the High Court heard Durand Academy Trust’s case against Ofsted relating to the 2016 Ofsted inspection of Durand Academy (“the academy”).

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what our clients say....

Exceptional client service Browne Jacobson

In my experience Browne Jacobson has the ability to work knowledgeably and strategically across a wide variety of functions and at different organisational layers in order to bring about effective solutions. I have personally found that Browne Jacobson can quickly relate to our complex needs in the context of our unique mission.

Joy Madeiros, Oasis

As a newly established multi academy trust that has grown rapidly in its first year or so of operations we have been greatly indebted to the work carried out by Browne Jacobson to support our development. The quality of support at every level has never been less than excellent.

Ian Cleland, ATT

As a Chair of a MAT it is important to me that when I seek advice the individual knows the MAT, and its vision. I have worked with Browne Jacobson since 2010, and I am impressed by their ability to work across a wide variety of functions to enable an effective solution to be found.

Peter Martin, Chair, The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

what the directories say...

A highly ambitious organisation with a superb corporate image, excellent client support and good commercial awareness.

Chambers 2017

A deep understanding of the legal framework associated with schools and academies.

Legal 500 2016

Leading national education practice, with significant experience advising on academic issues

Chambers 2016

Industry powerhouse with significant experience in academy sponsorship and free school projects. Offers additional expertise in special educational needs and employment matters, acting for a range of institutes. One client said “I would go with them like a shot.”

Chambers 2015

Broad, long-standing expertise in the education sector delivered from five offices across the country. Clients include maintained and independent schools, academies, educational charities and related organisations, associations and bodies

Chambers 2014