At Whitehead Monckton, we recognise that there are circumstances where schools or colleges may need to call on their solicitor. As education law solicitors, it is our duty to help guide them by providing the necessary information, expert guidance and the best support possible.
Our purpose is to alleviate the burden of your legal obstacles – whilst ensuring compliance with education legislation and protecting educational rights – to allow you to focus on the welfare and success of your child or educational institution.
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If you’re dealing with an education law dispute and need support, reach out to our expert team.
Antonio Fletcher is our Associate Director & Head of Employment and is a trustee of a local multi-academy trust. He has over 15 years’ experience in acting for independent schools and academies providing advice on employment matters, data protection issues, Freedom of Information Act requests and internal procedures such as parental complaints and discrimination issues. From an employment perspective, Antonio most frequently advises Educational Facilities in relation to:
Graham Jones is a Whitehead Monckton Director. He heads the education team, and has extensive experience in supporting and providing education legal advice to families. As a school governor, at both a primary and secondary school, he is not only aware of the laws and regulations, but understands the practical issues and constraints which can affect children and their education.
Graham has worked in all areas of school governance, curriculum, finance, personnel and has a pragmatic and collaborative approach to solving issues. Graham’s other area of expertise is Family Law so he is well-placed to help resolve any issues over education arising from divorce and family breakdowns. As a member of Resolution he is committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes and carries this approach through all his advice. He is also a qualified mediator.
Haggai Peri is a Senior Associate, and is a highly experienced corporate law specialist – advising clients on all aspects of corporate and commercial law. Haggai is well known for providing clients with a highly responsive, professional and thorough service, guiding clients through complex corporate transactions. Haggai provides advice on the corporate aspects of both Academisation and Academy Mergers.
Ben Gallafant is a Associate Solicitor and Commercial Property Law specialist with significant experience of working for both private and public sector clients including Academies and other Education Providers on matters relating to their land including Land Transfers as part of academisation and Academy Mergers, Sales and Purchases of Land, Secured Lending, Landlord and Tenant Matters and Development Agreements.
David Riordan is our Associate Director and Head of Dispute Resolution. David can work with you to review your options, decide on whether an appeal is appropriate, prepare the appeal framework and if appropriate represent you at the appeal itself. He is also an expert Mediator.
With experience working alongside independent schools and colleges and local academy trustees, we offer the full range of legal services that educational institutions typically require.
This includes:
Our education law specialists have extensive experience and a strong understanding of the sector. They are committed to providing expert legal support to ensure compliance with education legislation and safeguarding the rights and interests of schools, colleges and their stakeholders.
We are transparent with our pricing and offer a range of flexible pricing options that schools and colleges can choose from to best suit their needs.
At Whitehead Monckton, we know all parents want to give their children the best education possible. That’s why we offer detailed advice on the complexities of a wide range of education law matters including, but not limited to:
We can help with:
If you don’t see your issue listed above, don’t worry. Whitehead Monckton can help with a wide range of concerns relating to Education Law. Contact our team today to see if we can help with your issue.
The extent of our involvement can be flexible to suit the family’s wishes, but there are many different ways we can help with educational disputes. We establish a clear and respectful dialogue between yourself and the school. We can guide parents and guardians through the processes involved with school complaints, and attend admission hearings and appeals with you.
As education law specialists, Whitehead Monckton’s practices are designed to achieve the best possible outcome for you. We won’t waste your time with false hopes. Instead, we strive to make the strongest case possible, ensuring the most favourable results.
We begin by developing a comprehensive understanding of the issue and the potential outcomes in your education dispute. We prepare a detailed timeline and cross-reference all relevant documents to ensure your case is presented clearly and comprehensively.
We can then determine the most effective approach and clearly outline the type of legal support we offer. This allows us to agree on the extent of our involvement, which is flexible to suit your wishes and circumstances. We are on-hand for support and advice throughout the duration of the case.
If you haven’t seen your issue listed above, don’t worry. Whitehead Monckton can help with a wide range of concerns relating to Education Law, including education rights, school transport, negligence and attendance.
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