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Dealing with incidents of poor behaviour remains a key issue in all types of school and continues to attract high profile attention nationally. We support trusts and schools in dealing with incidents and provide practical advice on the options available to ensure teaching and learning is not adversely affected. We also seek to protect trusts and/or schools from complaints or claims. Our team of specialist education lawyers are experienced in supporting trusts and schools and fully understand the process and pitfalls surrounding exclusions.
We offer a range of service level options, depending on the needs of your trust and/or school and the specific issues you face.
If you would like to instruct us to assist you, please give us a call and we would be happy to discuss your specific needs.
The new academic year has started with controversy over school uniform. Last week, a government inquiry heard evidence that costs for parents are being exacerbated by compulsory branded uniform, including clothing with school logos, and operating contractual arrangements for the supply of these items with single retailers.
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Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has confirmed that head teachers who take “the decision to either suspend or expel a pupil because they need to do it in order to be able to enforce proper and full discipline in their school, and making sure that they're protecting the whole interests of the school, will always have my backing".
One of the interesting recommendations from the Timpson Review relates to home education.
One area addressed by the Timpson review of exclusions published this week was 'managed moves'.
Earlier this year Edward Timpson’s review on school exclusions raised the profile of the practice of exclusions, managed moves and alternative provision.
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As we approach the final few days of the school term, this edition of BeConnected provides you with the latest in legal updates, news and insight from the sector.
Edward Timpson’s review on exclusions presents an opportunity for schools to reflect on current practices and consider whether there are any operational risks to address.
In this edition we will connect you with a comprehensive selection of the very latest in legal updates, news and insight from the education sector.
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