Roger specialises in advising on all aspects of educational provision to pupils, students and learners in schools and colleges.  

A recognised national specialist regarding special educational needs law, Roger works as a Judge in the SEN Tribunal in addition to his role at Stone King. Roger also has a particular specialism in advising on the strategic development of multi academy trusts and other school groups. 

Professional Experience

Roger regularly trains colleagues in schools, colleges and other education sector groups on SEN law and practice, including the Confederation of School Trusts (CST), the Association of Colleges, and Natspec.

Roger has been advising on school and college governance for over 25 years, as well as volunteering as a governor and trustee during that period (currently as a MAT trustee).   Roger has been a trainer in the Department for Education’s Governance Leadership Programme, and is on the Advisory Board for the Academy Trust Governance Code.

Roger also contributes to the Education Sector more generally by working closely with national school and college membership organisations on a broad range of education sector issues, notably the Confederation of Schools Trusts and the Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL).

           

What our clients say

'Roger Inman takes a personal interest in our work and ensure that his team and colleagues in other departments provide a timely service for us. Elizabeth Fortin and Roger provided excellent support for us. Stone King LLP provided legal and moral support in difficult times.'

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"Roger is very knowledgeable and provides strong assurance."

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"Roger Inman is outstanding in every respect."

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"Roger is an outstanding leader. He is passionate about his work and brings a huge level of sophistication and thoughtfulness to client service."

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"He is a pre-eminent expert in the area of education law."

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"Roger has an in-depth knowledge of the education sector and provides reliable and prompt support and advice."