Nottingham
katherine.utton@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 2206
Katherine works as an Associate Solicitor in our employment team, and has over 4 years’ experience of working with a wide range of schools and academy trusts.
Katherine specialises in both contentious and non-contentious employment issues and regularly supports schools and multi-academy trusts, with a particular focus on complex disciplinary matters for senior staff members. She has advised on a wide range of employment tribunal matters and has a detailed understanding of the particular challenges and intricacies that are faced by the Education Sector. She also provides regular support to our HR team to ensure a seamless transition from HR to legal matters.
The Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021 guidance includes a number of updates, the most significant of which is the creation of Section Two of Part Five. This introduces the concept of low-level concerns raised about staff, supply staff, volunteers and contractors.
Our award-winning employment lawyers and HR Consultants will be hosting a programme of six weekly sessions that will have real impact on how you manage and get the best out of your staff. Benefit from our extensive experience with complimentary, bite-sized learning opportunities.