Education Law

We advise schools, universities and other education institutions on the legal, regulatory and governance issues arising from the provision and administration of education.

Our Education Law services include:
  • Education Regulatory Compliance: We advise institutions on the laws, regulations and regulatory requirements applicable to their operations.
  • Student & Parent Matters: We advise on student admissions, discipline, complaints, contractual arrangements and other matters involving students and parents.
  • Institutional Policies: We develop and review policies governing students, staff, safeguarding, technology, acceptable use and other areas of institutional operations.
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection: We advise education institutions on safeguarding frameworks, reporting obligations and the legal considerations arising from child protection matters.
  • Employment Matters: We support education institutions with employment contracts, policies, disciplinary matters, workplace investigations and other employment issues.
  • Data Protection & Student Privacy: We advise institutions on the collection and use of student, parent and staff data, including children’s data, educational records, photography, CCTV and educational technology.
  • Technology & AI in Education: We advise on the legal and governance issues arising from the adoption of educational technologies and artificial intelligence by institutions, staff and students.
  • Commercial Agreements: We review and negotiate agreements with technology providers, service providers, consultants and other partners supporting educational institutions.