Our People About Us For You For Your Business Join Us Contact us International 中文 hcr law events Home > Education and Charities > Independent Schools Independent Schools As leading specialists in UK education law, we have a proven track record of providing legal support to independent schools. Our dedicated solicitors understand the way in which independent schools work and are familiar with the documentation used in the sector, and we harness this knowledge to provide prompt, actionable advice to the schools we work with. Trusted Experts We are trusted to advise and support a large number of independent schools, and work closely with key sector organisations such as the Independent Schools Council (ISC), the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA) and the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA). We regularly speak at national conferences on a wide range of matters including education law (such as sensitive parent and pupil matters), employment issues, and commercial and corporate support, including international advice. We have produced sector-specific guidance notes for the ISC and ISBA which have been endorsed and distributed by those organisations to independent schools nationwide. It’s as a result of this expertise that we are one of only a small number of firms to be nationally recognised by the Chambers and Partners directory for the work we do in the education sector. Kristine Scott Head of Education and Charities Sector Direct Dial: +44 3301 075 961 Mobile: +44 7725 242 991 email me view my profile KEY CONTACTS Colin Jones Emma Swann Kamal Chauhan Kate Hickey Lucinda Baker Morgan West Nicolas Groffman Oliver Daniels Paul Watkins Rachel Parkin Robin Koolhoven Steven Murray Virginia Henley Endorsements & Awards Education Investor Awards 2020 Finalists 50 Years Advising Schools Education Investor Awards 2019 Finalists Education Investor Awards 2018 Winner AI 2018 M&A Awards Winner How can we help you? What is your name Contact details Which office is most convenient? Most convenient office? Birmingham Cambridge Cardiff Cheltenham Hereford London Milton Keynes Northampton Thames Valley Worcester Wye Valley Question Advising the ISBA In 2016, we were appointed to advise the ISBA on a new Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and regulatory checklist for the independent sector in England. The project was extremely significant for the ISBA and for the sector as a whole, and it took sometime to come to fruition. Our Head of Education, Kristine Scott, led the legal team working on the policy and checklist, and helped liaised with the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate throughout the process to ensure the template policy and checklist met regulatory requirements. The end result is a landmark document that enables independent schools to ensure their policy is compliant with statutory guidance issued by the Department for Education and the ISSRs. It’s testament to our prominence within the sector that we were selected to play such a pivotal role in its development. We can also help you with Legal Services for Independent Schools Education and Charities Academies Further Education Schools Newsletter RESOURCES Articles Events Library Media Centre Newsletter Archive CAREERS Vacancies Training Contracts Vacation Scheme Placements Career Paralegals ALSO FROM HCR LAW Eagle HR Medical Accident Group Notarial Services Safe From Harm Wills At Work Sign up for news Harrison Clark Rickerbys Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 520892). Registered in England number 7033248 HCR Legal LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 596261). Registered in England number OC382982 How to complain | Accessibility | Covid Risk Assessment | Covid Risk Assessment (Wales) | Covid Visitor Guidelines | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Pricing Policy | Solicitors Regulation Authority | Modern Slavery Statement | Gender Pay Gap Report © 2021 Harrison Clark Rickerbys LOADING We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT