Education
The education sector is going through a period of unprecedented change and growth. New schools are being built, wrap-around care is being championed at primary level, work-friendly policies and inter-agency projects are being introduced. More people than ever are going into higher education and the admissions process is under intense independent scrutiny.
At Freeth Cartwright we have extensive experience of acting for government bodies in all areas of education. Our client base includes school governing bodies, local education authorities, further education colleges and several universities. Our recent experience has included:
- Due diligence on FE College mergers.
- Major property redevelopment projects.
- Acting on a £45m Building Schools for the Future project.
- Facilities/services contracts for schools.
- Advice on governance and admission processes.
- Special educational needs policies.
- Contract disputes with PFI contractors.
- Contracts for the provision of professional training courses by Universities / FE Colleges.
- Franchise Agreements.
Drawing from specialist expertise across the firm (including a number of partners who are, or have acted as school and college governors) we can offer your organisation professional, straight-talking assistance with the issues you face, whether you are dealing with admissions appeals, employment disputes, major development schemes, the negotiation of commercial agreements or property acquisition / disposal.
Read our latest Education Review here
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Read over latest Further Education Brochure here
Key Contacts
Lee Clifford, Partner
Philippa Dempster, Partner
Mary Mackintosh, Partner
Stephen Pearson, Partner