Back to previous page About: Education With experience that spans decades, our 20-strong Education Team has helped education institutions steer through the myriad of changes they have faced. Our clients include schools, academies, multi academy trusts, umbrella trusts, dioceses and other trustee bodies, local authorities, universities, colleges, charities, parent teacher associations, teaching unions and consultants. Our lawyers are experts in their fields and advise on issues including academy conversion, employment, property, governance, disputes, commercial and construction projects within the education environment. We have a reputation for delivering quality legal advice which reflects our experience and understanding of the sector and our clients. We specialise in the following areas: Academies School support Schools of religious character Independent schools School partnerships School buildings Higher and further education Social Impact Bonds Special Educational Needs Our blend of technical skills, experience and industry knowledge means we can help our clients achieve their objectives. We are delighted to be working with the following partner organisations: In This Section A guide to using the Gold School Support Service Academies & Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) Catholic Schools Academy Conversion Portal Higher & Further Education Independent Schools Legal support for Schools & Trusts School Buildings School Support Service: Supported documents for schools and academy trusts Schools of Religious Character SEN Social Impact Bonds Strategic Partnerships Andrea Squires Partner and Head of Education, London Tel: +44 (0)20 7593 5039 View profile View Team Key Contact “Particularly respected for its lawyers’ astute understanding of government and DfE policy positions.” Chambers and Partners UK Winckworth Sherwood come across as very knowledgeable, accommodating and always meet the deadline. View News and Insights Upcoming Events Wednesday 1st December 2021 | 10.00 - 11.00am Schools HR – Managing staff sickness absence in Schools post Covid-19 Join our Schools HR team for an informative discussion about staff sickness absence management in schools post Covid-19 and why[…..] Online. Speakers: Aida Smajlovic Andrea Squires Harry Brown More info View more events Latest Posts Heads Up! Autumn 2021 Read more Schools HR – Local Authority liable for dismissal of teachers where decision taken by governing body Read more Schools HR – Flexible Working Read more View more Education posts Covid-19 Vaccinations in School for 12-15 year olds – issues for schools to consider Read more Schools HR – Protection for Workers Read more Schools HR – Managing claims and costs at the Employment Tribunal Read more Back to homepage Find Us Find a person Specialisms Client Portals and Extranets Terms of use Privacy and Cookies Notices Modern Slavery Policy Client Feedback Survey Complaints Process Scam alerts © Winckworth Sherwood LLP Winckworth Sherwood LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with the registered number OC334359 and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our VAT registration number is 183 8680 66. A list of members is open to inspection at the registered office, Minerva House, 5 Montague Close, London SE1 9BB. The term 'partner' is used to refer to a member. Our SRA ID number is 570274.