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Education Legal Helpline for Schools

Education Legal Helpline for Schools: Tel: 01992 555520
  • provides advice by telephone from a lawyer on any problem to do with running the school
  • is open from 8:45am to 5:00pm
  • gives a 24 hour callback guarantee if your problem cannot be answered immediately
  • can arrange for verbal advice to be confirmed in writing (on request)
  • undertakes initial correspondence with third parties including other solicitors. Areas of advice may include parental disputes, complaints, employment issues, contractual issues, freedom of information etc.
  • If the matter is not a one off piece of advice then advice can be provided on an ongoing basis which is charged out at an hourly rate
Employment

We have solicitors with expertise in issues of Employment Law and so can provide advice in respect of the full range of work related issues in particular disciplinary matters and claims before the Employment Tribunal.

We also have the necessary expertise to provide advice on potential claims before they come to the Employment Tribunal and to negotiate Compromise Agreements. We can provide representation at Tribunal Hearings and brief Counsel when necessary.

Commercial

We have an experienced Team of Solicitors who are able to provide advice on Contractual, Litigation and Commercial Matters. The Team have been involved in a number of high profile Contract negotiations, have an expertise in providing the necessary legal support required through a Tender process and are able to provide focused and timely advice in relation to Contract Disputes.

Property

We have an experienced Team who are able to provide advice on all aspects of Property law and to conduct a wide range of property transactions for example, sales, purchases and leasehold matters.
Our litigation solicitors are experienced in the conduct of possession proceedings.

The Benefits for Schools are that:

  • Schools will comply with the law
  • Readily available practical advice can be given to deal with problems as they arise
  • The service can be used to gain information about changes in the law which affect you
  • Advice is provided by a lawyer with experience in education law and practice
  • The service is highly cost effective when compared with the cost of legal services from the private sector

Purchase the Service

If you already purchase this service , your subscription to this service will automatically be renewed unless you advise.

If you wish to subscribe to the service for the first time, cancel your subscription or you wish to subscribe as an academy, your school needs to contact the legal Helpline number above.