Whether run by a private business, local authority, voluntary or community group, school or college, one of the primary commitments of any nursery owner is to provide a safe and inspiring environment for children to play and learn. 

Nurseries are a fundamental part of the education system. However, alongside the commitments already mentioned are a number of regulatory and legal requirements that nursery owners and their senior staff have to meet. 

We understand that, at times, meeting those regulatory and legal requirements is not easy, but the education team here at Birkett Long can take the weight off by providing specialist, sector specific advice in a way that gives you the freedom to make quick and informed decisions. 

This leaves you to concentrate on areas such as finance and management…and, most importantly, on the children attending your nursery.     

In an ever-changing sector, where pressures come from a variety of sources, our team of education lawyers ensure that clients receive cost effective and timely legal advice.

What Birkett Long can do for nurseries

Here are some of the areas where we can help:

• Admissions
• Commercial contracts
• Construction
• Employment and HR
• Governance
• Health and safety
• Inquests
• Intellectual property
• Land and buildings/property
• Student/pupil behaviour
• Ofsted registration and inspections
• Parental disputes
• Special educational needs
• Safeguarding and child protection

Fixed fee retainer for nurseries

At Birkett Long we understand that nurseries need legal advice provided with cost certainty. That is why we have created a number of fixed fee products.

Whether on a fixed fee basis or on an estimate of costs, our education solicitors will give you pragmatic advice at the time you need it and in a way that is tailored to your particular circumstances. 

After all, no two nurseries are the same. We will set out your legal position clearly so that you understand the implications of any action and, so far as is possible, avoid pitfalls. But most importantly, we strive to equip you with effective solutions that help your nursery run smoothly. 

Why choose Birkett Long LLP

We are one of only a few firms in Essex with specialist education expertise. We have a proven track record of over 30 years’ experience, providing legal advice to educational institutions, parents and students alike.

If you would like a free no obligation chat with one of our education solicitors, please contact our Head of Education, Thomas Emmett, on 01245 453847 or email thomas.emmett@birkettlong.co.uk.