Education
We are a nationally recognised education law firm with legal experts who are trusted by schools, academies, education providers and dioceses across the country.
We believe education is of fundamental importance for human flourishing and the common good. Our clients tell us that the service they receive from us is unique. We believe this comes directly from our commitment to the purpose of our firm: to improve lives, communities and society.
Our goal within the education sector is not to maximise profit, but to become the leading national adviser partnering with individuals, organisations and policy-makers, to build a strong, more connected society.
Our dedicated team offers academy conversion services and annual legal support packages on a highly competitive fixed-fee basis, as well as general education law, employment and HR, and governance advice that’s always tailored to the needs of your organisation.
Quite simply, we believe that the combination of our values and our expertise makes a significant difference.
Having Anthony Collins Solicitors as our legal advisers benefits TKAT in so many ways. Their education law team provide us with responsive, expert advice across the range of our Trust’s activities, from procurement, contracts, GDPR and employment, to admissions, child protection, land issues and anything else we might need. ACS have a strong social conscience: they do what is right. They understand our business and always respond quickly with pragmatic advice tailored to our needs. Quite simply, we trust ACS and we take action on their advice with confidence.
Belinda Clack, Director of Business Development, The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT)
The quality of service we received was outstanding. A highly professional, yet personal service. I would highly recommend Anthony Collins Solicitors to any educational institution.
Mark Heuston, Executive Principal, South Newscastle Trust.
Anthony Collins Solicitors has become part of our extended family, with support and service of the highest quality being offered to us and our schools and value-for-money and excellence at the heart.
Canon Linda Wainscot, Diocesan Director of Education, Coventry Diocese.
Find out more about the services we provide to dioceses, schools, multi-academy trusts and academies…
Latest sector insights
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Procurement UnpACked: Getting in the right ‘framework’ of mind
Contracting authorities may be pleased to hear that the framework purchasing tool will still be available under the Procurement Act 2023…
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Procurement UnpACked: concession contracts under the Procurement Act 2023
Alongside the demise of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) we see the end of the (perhaps less used but equally exciting)…
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Higgs v Farmor’s School – proportionate responses and protected beliefs
The case of Kirstie Higgs and her previous employer, Farmor’s School, has finally been decided by the Court of Appeal. Her dismissal was…
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Ryanair’s guide to turning a strike into a legal nose-dive – Why employers should care about Morais and others v Ryanair
Housing associations often have unionised staff, including maintenance teams, administrative staff, or frontline housing officers….
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Introducing our Employment Rights Bill Hub and subscription service – Your one-stop shop for all you need to know
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) – currently 199 pages long with 28 reforms for employment law – is making its way through our…
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A good news story – new rights for parents with babies in neonatal care
As the Employment Rights Minister correctly noted, “Parents of children in neonatal care have more than enough to worry about without…
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The writing is on the wall… isn’t it?
There is an underperforming employee. They have been given lots of support and offers of training over the years. You’ve given them…
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A Big Mac without a side serving of ED&I? Is the UK following the USA’s lead?
McDonald’s recently announced a rollback on some of its ED&I policies. They are anxious to reiterate their ‘steadfast’ commitment to…
We have been recognised for the work we do
Helping a small employer avoid a substantial penalty
Out of the blue SH received a letter from the Pensions Regulator advising them that an escalating penalty for failure to deal with a compliance notice was accruing at the rate of £2,500 per day.
Latest news
Staying friends through a split
More couples are choosing to divorce as amicably as possible, demanding an increase for specialist mediation services and less contentious options, such as ‘collaborative law’. But is it really possible to split and stay friends?
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Read moreAnthony Collins reappointed following Cottsway Housing Association tender for housing services
Social purpose law firm, Anthony Collins, has been reappointed as the sole legal provider of housing services for Cottsway Housing Association (Cottsway) tender, continuing a partnership focused on improving communities.
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Read moreLatest webinars and podcasts
Podcast: Leasehold reform: Commonhold
Emma Lloyd and Raj Flora-Seehra explore the Government’s renewed focus on commonhold tenure
Monday 17 February 2025
Read morePodcast: Who gets the microwave? Episode 2 – Non-court dispute resolution
Listen to the second in a series of podcasts from our matrimonial team where Tom Gregory, Chris Lloyd-Smith and Maria Ramon put down their litigation weapons and discuss the importance of […]
Friday 22 November 2024
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