Nottinghamshire Schools Portal

Legal Services

Nottinghamshire County Council Legal Services is a nationally recognised award winning team with many years' experience of providing expert support to schools. No matter what the legal issue we can support you every step of the way. Areas we cover include: 

• Pupil and parental issues
• Social Media problems including cyber bullying
• Data Protection and Freedom of Information
• Contract issues
• Disputes and threats of court action
• Property issues
• Complaints
• Statutory requirements
• Safeguarding
• Employee issues

...in short most of the areas schools might need to seek legal support on!

We are here to help so that you can concentrate on what matters most - providing the best education for Nottinghamshire's pupils. 

What we offer:

• Access to telephone advice line (0115 993 9320)
• Highly competitive rates
• Training for Governors and staff at maintained schools and academies in conjunction with Governor Support Services
• Access to the Legal Services webpage on the Schools Portal - for information about common problems
• Peace of mind
• Understand your needs
• Innovative and practical

"The Legal Team...have supported me through a complex case, smoothly and efficiently. My Governers and I are delighted with the outcome from their action. The Legal Team have provided my school with high quality support, beyond my expectation"  Annesley Primary and Nursery School.