Education

Experience

We are one of the few firms in Essex with acknowledged expertise and a proven track record of providing advice to educational institutions. Our client base includes the University of Essex, Colchester Institute, Thurrock & Basildon College, Colchester Sixth Form College and a large number of state and private schools.

Our team receive regular referrals from the Law Society and the Education Law Association, and we are appointed to Ofsted's Regional Panel.

As quoted by Chambers Directory (an impartial guide to legal services), Birkett Long maintains its reputation within the local independent schools sector, and has an added focus on HEs and FEs. Exclusions, admissions and appeals are undertaken with expertise in governance and commercial issues. Headed by the well regarded Philip George, the team also does exclusions work for pupils and parents.

Main Services

Parental & student rights
Admission and exclusion of pupils
Interpretation of statutes
Provide advice on ancillary matters including issues relating to property, litigation, employment and general commercial