We understand that change can often be unsettling, and that dealing with the people affected can be one of the most stressful parts of the conversion process for heads, governing bodies and school business managers. Our education employment team has a national reputation as advisers to maintained schools and academies on all education focused HR and employment related concerns. We understand the challenges associated with the academy conversion process and we pride ourselves on providing our clients with practical and commercial solutions.

Practical HR help

• We will guide you through the statutory TUPE consultation procedure.  Whether your school wishes to maintain existing terms and conditions of employment or make changes, we will advise you on your obligations to inform and consult staff and recognised trade unions. 
• Our sector experience means we are well versed in dealing with challenges from trade unions in connection with academy conversions, including trade union recognition, collective agreements and requests for information under The Freedom of Information Act.
• We will also advise you on the employment provisions of the commercial transfer agreement  and your obligations in respect of the Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Our lawyers travel all over the country to meet heads, business managers, governors and human resources managers.  We provide speakers at training seminars and governors' briefings. We also produce regular, free-of-charge legal updates by email.

One to one support

Our experienced team is dedicated to providing specialist, tailored advice to steer you through the challenges and demands faced by your school. Knowing there’s an expert on hand to advise you and your governing body when HR issues arise gives you peace of mind.

For more information on HR and employment issues, please contact Naseem Nabi on 0117 314 5630 or Michael Halsey on 020 7665 0842.