
Specialist advice across the education sector
Natalie Ruane, Head of Employment and HR
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Education
"Burnetts' top tier Education team offers clear advice and guidance, which is accurate and focuses on a schools needs" - Legal 500, 2020


We provide a nationally recognised source of specialised education advice.
Our expert team acts for numerous schools, academies, colleges, universities and other
education bodies. This breadth of work has led to our being consistently ranked as
Top Tier by the Legal 500 of law firm ratings. We are also on the approved supplier list of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium.
Education organisations have a variety of legal needs and our experienced, cross-practice team of solicitors enables us to respond speedily, cost effectively and with an integrated approach.
We provide a service that is knowledgeable and understand the many specialist issues faced by education establishments on a day to day basis.
Our growing list of clients is testament to our work. We provide comprehensive services and products on a range of issues including:
- Academy conversions
- Academy sponsorships and MATs
- Admissions and admission appeals
- Behaviour and exclusions
- Child protection and safeguarding
- Employment and HR
- Forced academisation and school interventions
- School collaborations
- Special Education Needs (SEN) and disability
- Land and buildings
- Trading companies
- Commercial contracts
- Governance
- Data protection and freedom of Information
More In This Section
- Overview
- Academy Conversions
- Academy Sponsorships and MATS
- Admissions and Admission Appeals
- Behaviour and Exclusions
- Child Protection and Safeguarding
- Employment and HR
- Forced Academisation and School Interventions
- School Collaborations
- Special Education Needs (SEN) and Disability
- Commercial Contracts
- Data Protection
- Governance
Get In Touch
Want to know more about Education? Contact us to find out more.
Natalie Ruane
Head of Employment & HR
Natalie is a Partner and Head of Employment and HR team
James Johnston
Head of Dispute Resolution
James is a Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution team
Christina Foster
Associate Solicitor
Christina is an Associate Solicitor in Burnetts' Commercial Property and Education teams
Sophie Allinson
Associate Solicitor
Sophie is an Associate Solicitor in Burnetts' Employment and HR team
Julie Davis
Senior HR Consultant
Julie is a Senior HR Consultant in Burnetts' Employment and HR team
Melanie Milne
Senior HR Consultant
Melanie is a Senior HR Consultant in Burnetts' Employment and HR team
Eleanor Morland
Senior HR Consultant
Eleanor is a Senior HR Consultant in Burnetts' Employment and HR team