Schemes of Delegation
Clear frameworks that define responsibilities across trusts, boards and committees.
Governance Advice That Helps Schools Lead with Confidence
Strong governance underpins every successful school and academy trust. HY Education provides specialist legal advice to help governors, trustees and leadership teams meet their statutory duties, make informed decisions and build effective governance structures for the future.
Clear legal advice to help boards and leaders govern effectively.
Specialist support shaped around schools, academies and trusts.
Governance Support for Every Part of School Leadership
From board structures and statutory duties to safeguarding and policy development, our education lawyers provide clear, practical advice to help schools and academy trusts govern with confidence.
Clear frameworks that define responsibilities across trusts, boards and committees.
Advice on governance duties relating to safeguarding, SEND and pupil welfare.
Support with statutory duties, guidance and regulatory requirements.
Specialist advice on local authority powers, responsibilities and relationships.
Guidance for members, trustees, governors and committee structures.
Advice on charitable duties, objects, decision-making and compliance.
Support with academy trust structures, governance documents and corporate obligations.
Drafting and reviewing policies that support effective, compliant governance.
Helping Schools Build Stronger Governance Structures
Good governance is fundamental to the effective performance of any school. The vast number of laws and regulations that may or may not apply depending on a school’s status makes running a school a very special undertaking. School leaders are often experts in their field, whether that be safeguarding or SEN; however, there may be occasions where specialist education legal advice is required. It is crucial that any school or academy is constituted correctly and has access to the right support to fulfil its tasks.
At HY Education, we are a firm of solicitors dedicated to the education sector and are experts in providing governance advice for schools of any size. This may be single schools looking to adopt new policies or multi-academy trusts with ambitious growth plans requiring assistance to restructure to meet corporate objectives.
We work collaboratively with schools, providing counsel to senior leadership teams, collaborating on matters of strategic importance, and being on hand to ensure that statutory duties are fulfilled. Our team of education solicitors and barristers have extensive knowledge to ensure you are supported across all key areas.
Supporting Strong Governance at Every Stage
Good governance extends beyond policies and board structures. Our wider legal services help schools and academy trusts manage change, meet their responsibilities and access specialist advice whenever it is needed.
Governance, Explained Clearly
Good governance is essential to the success of every school and academy trust. These FAQs answer some of the most common questions about governance responsibilities and how HY Education can support your leadership team.
We advise schools and academy trusts on a wide range of governance matters, including board structures, schemes of delegation, policies, regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making.
Yes. We support maintained schools, single academies and multi-academy trusts, providing governance advice tailored to each organisation’s legal and regulatory framework.
Absolutely. We can draft, review and update governance policies and procedures to help ensure they remain legally compliant and fit for your school’s needs.
Yes. We regularly provide legal advice to governing bodies, trustees, members, executive leaders and senior leadership teams on governance responsibilities and complex decision-making.
Yes. Through Education+, schools receive unlimited access to specialist education solicitors, making it easy to obtain governance advice whenever it is needed.
Governance Advice You Can Depend On
Strong governance gives schools the confidence to make informed decisions, meet their statutory responsibilities and plan for the future. Recognised by The Legal 500 2026 and rated 5/5 on EdTech Impact, HY Education provides specialist legal advice that helps schools and academy trusts govern with clarity and confidence.
Lead with Clarity and Confidence
Whether you need advice on board structures, statutory duties, policies or a complex governance decision, our specialist education lawyers are here to help your school or academy trust move forward with confidence.
