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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Key considerations when acquiring a children’s nursery
Following the introduction of funded childcare spaces for working parents and the influx of parents looking for childcare spaces for…
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Menopause in the workplace – ignorance is not bliss… it’s expensive! The perils of ignoring an OH report
Engaging with your occupational health (OH) professional and following their advice formed the basis of our recent podcast. Only two…
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Subject access requests – when to weed out third-party data
There are things in life, like taxes and laundry, that we know are necessary for democracy and cleanliness respectively but are just a…
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On-call and standby shifts – working time or not?
The Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) can be problematic in so far as they only differentiate between working time and rest time, yet…
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Investigation into chatbot – a ‘warning shot for industry’
The ICO has concluded its investigation into Snap Inc.’s use of its ‘My AI’ chatbot feature on the Snapchat platform. The My AI chatbot…
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School sickness absence – Three top tips
According to Employer Link’s recent analysis of academy trust workforce costs document, levels of sickness absence in academies almost…
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Academies and LGPS pass-through arrangements
The DfE has provided welcome clarity on what approvals are needed when an academy enters into an agreement with a contractor to share the…
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Updates to Keeping Children Safe in Education for 2024
The Department of Education has now updated its statutory guidance for schools and colleges – Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)…
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
Anthony Collins (AC) launches its annual Social Impact Report revealing the scale and impact of its social purpose-driven legal work
The report assesses how the firm fulfils its purpose of improving lives, communities and society across its core sectors – from charities and social business to housing, local government and […]
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Read moreAnthony Collins Solicitors maintains its Chambers and Partners High Net Worth ranking once again
In the guide, one interviewee states that “Anthony Collins are very good and very capable on client work. They are top of the game for vulnerable clients.” The guide also […]
Monday 22 July 2024
Read moreLatest webinars and podcasts
PODCAST: 12.07% holiday accrual is back… But not for everyone!
In the podcast we will outline the new Working Time Regulations legislation in detail, noting when the provisions coming into force, whilst also providing practical examples and guidance for employers across all sectors.
Friday 1 December 2023
Read moreRenters Reform Bill webinar – June 2023
The Renters Reform Bill proposes a seismic change to housing management practices, abolishing assured shorthold tenancies and 21 notices entirely and making changes relating to rent increases, pets, possession grounds and more.
Friday 18 August 2023
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