Our team understand the regulatory framework within which schools operate and can confidently support you should you require advice in this arena. Recent examples include:
- Advising on the dismissal of a teacher for gross misconduct and the requirement to make a referral to the Teaching Regulation Agency (“TRA”).
- Advising a client on the communications and PR strategy for a TRA decision relating to historic allegations against a teacher no longer employed by them.
- Supporting a client in connection with a TRA hearing including in relation to dealing with the TRA’s enquiries and supporting staff called as witnesses.
- Advising on criteria for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) referrals in the context of staff misconduct.
- Advising on and drafting letters of assurance to the DfE.
- Helping clients secure DfE approval of staff severance, ex-gratia payments and/or novel, contentious and repercussive transactions.
- Supporting clients through Police and LADO investigations, and attending multi-agency meetings across the country.