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We advise on the full range of issues, some particular to independent schools, from pupil discipline to compliance with statutory regulations and ISI inspections.
Our team includes specialists advising schools on the full range of charity law issues including fundraising, trading companies, constitutional reviews and the implications of the Charities Act 2006 on charitable status and public benefit.
We offer advice including:
- Advice on operational issues such as the drafting and interpretation of parent contract terms and conditions, safeguarding, the law governing educational standards, disability and other equality duties.
- We have a recognised expertise in Special Educational Needs.
- We have considerable experience and a proven track record in resolving parental complaints
- We act regularly in the establishment of new schools in both the independent and maintained sectors
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What our clients say
"Stone King have provided expert advice and guidance; their written advice and willingness to field legal experts has been excellent and incredibly well received."
What our clients say
"First and foremost they are excellent lawyers - they know the charity and education sectors really well."
Chambers - 2019
What our clients say
"Highlighted for its 'depth of expertise in education', Stone King LLP attracts praise for its 'extremely good response times' and 'outstanding level of service'."
Legal 500 - 2019
What our clients say
“I feel fellow school leaders need to be made aware that there is an absolutely brilliant company out there who will provide those key services at very competitive rates”
C A Wakefield - Maldon's Community Academy
What our clients say
Stone King is "probably the best education firm in the business," and "they lived up to the recommendations we received". Another source adds: "They've got undoubted expertise and good geographical coverage - a leading player."
Chambers - 2014
What our clients say
"They are excellent. They get the gist of what's required and they understand what we want to get done. Their advice is sound and clear-cut, and they deliver it in a human way." "They invariably respond with prompt, unambiguous and first-class advice."
Chambers - 2015
What our clients say
"Great private and state school clients."
Client feedback in Chambers - 2016
What our clients say
"They are excellent, the personalised service is superb as they understand our circumstances and advise appropriately."
Client feedback in Chambers - 2016
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