We understand the everyday realities and difficulties of delivering education in the context of ever-increasing detailed legal obligations. In particular we can help with:

  • Child Protection and all other aspects of safeguarding:  in particular our team of education and employment experts provide comprehensive coverage of child protection allegations involving members of staff. We have a specialist Safeguarding Team covering a wide range of safeguarding services.
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN), including proposals to name the school in a statement, SEN funding, and the link between SEN and disability discrimination.
  • Disability and other equality duties, including compliance with planning and policy duties, and the practical application of those duties.
  • Particular curriculum issues such as religious education.

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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

"Thank you for your excellent support and advice throughout the tribunal case and process. We felt very well prepared and I know we had good, clear advice throughout a very difficult time for the school."

Siobhan Campbell, Hackney New Primary School

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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