How we work
Whether you need a one-off review, ongoing support or help with a major project, we agree the scope and fees with you in writing before any work begins.
Ways to work with us
What to expect
Tell us what’s happening. We listen, ask questions and explain how we could help.
We confirm what we will do, timescales and fees in writing before any work starts.
We review, advise and draft, keeping you updated and flagging anything urgent straight away.
You get clear recommendations and, where useful, training and support to put them into practice.
Training
Practical sessions that help your people understand their responsibilities and apply them with confidence.
Sessions can be delivered in person or online and tailored to your institution, your policies and the questions your teams actually face.
Popular topics
Universities, further education colleges, independent higher education providers, franchise and delivery partners, and organisations that work with the education sector.
Yes. Regulation differs between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and we tailor our advice to the framework that applies to you.
We agree the scope and fees in writing before work starts, so you know what to expect. Depending on the work, this may be a fixed fee, a monthly retainer or a project fee.
Often, yes. If you are facing an urgent deadline, investigation or incident, say so when you get in touch and we will tell you straight away whether we can help in the time available.
Yes. We advise on franchise, validation and subcontracting agreements, due diligence on delivery partners, and the oversight registered providers are expected to maintain over provision delivered on their behalf.
Conducting litigation and representing clients in court are reserved legal activities. If a matter is heading to court, we will tell you and can work alongside your solicitors and barristers.
Yes. We treat everything you share with us as confidential, and we check for conflicts of interest before accepting any engagement.
Tell us about your situation and we will recommend a sensible starting point.
