Schools
Whether in the public or private sector, at LEA, schools or
national level, the education sector operates within a complex and
ever changing legal framework . . .
Interaction between employers, governors, staff and students
creates a complex range of responsibilities and risks, and expert
assistance is needed to keep abreast of developments and ensure
that they are properly implemented.
Weightmans' Education team has vast experience at all levels of
the court hierarchy, backed by an in-depth understanding of the
legal, social and political background. What’s more, our team
includes ex-local government solicitors with a unique understanding
of the intense scrutiny under which this sector operates.
To maximise the effectiveness of our partnership with you, we
will first assign an experienced legal adviser to assess your
unique needs and concerns and create a bespoke, cost-effective
legal support package.
This will include expert advice and guidance on a wide range of
issues, including admissions and exclusion appeals general policies
and procedures, complaints such as bullying and failure to educate,
and special educational needs and disability discrimination
matters.
On a practical level, we will advise on risk management issues
and HSE investigations, and represent your establishment in any
employers’ or public liability cases. Weightmans is a recognised
national leader in civil actions brought against LEAs and schools,
for workplace accidents and incidents that occur during school,
sports and extra-curricular activities.
To ensure all stakeholders are kept right up to date with the
latest legislation, our support includes training for governors,
LEA officers and in-house legal departments, as well as to staff on
INSET days, backed by regular legal bulletins.
Alongside this bespoke service, we also offer advice on a range
of general legal issues, including employment, commercial disputes,
property transactions, financial matters and data protection.
For further information please contact Morris Hill on 0151 242
7990 or email morris.hill@weightmans.com.
Morris is an associate solicitor in the Local Government Team
and specialises in all aspects of education and children and adults
social services law.