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Issues facing the schools sector

The schools sector is going through a huge period of change as the Coalition Government implements its new policies and changes the shape of the sector

How we can help

We also have acted on the conversion of over 110 academies and can help with University Technology Colleges, Studio Schools and Free Schools too

We help the independent sector, particularly in relation to interaction with the private sector and with internationalist aspects too.

As well as working with schools, we also work with a number of sector bodies and speak at conferences and events.

We offer:

• A consistent client service team - we have an established team, all of whom are used to working together for schools.
• Project management - predictability of cost is tied into our brand values - “Accountability” and “Straightforward”.   Our transactions are project managed to an agreed budget, plan and timetable. We are then committed to this plan and budget, only deviating from it if changes are agreed with you.  
• The right experience - for example the team has worked on the establishment/advised on procurement and operational issues in relation to over 110 academy projects.  We have built up relationships with staff at the DfE and can give a clear steer as to the issues facing the academies and the views of DfE. Through our experience we can help to avoid wasting time and money. If you are thinking of converting to an academy click here. 

Diane Gilhooley
Head of Education Sector
Tel: 0845 497 8201

No 1! - The Eversheds Education team has been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 directories, and is the leading advisor in the Further & Higher Education Financial Yearbooks.