Specialist HR support for education sector
HR & Employment Law Support for Schools
0800 182 2212
- Compliance with government requirements
- Ofsted-ready HR policies & procedures
- Bespoke contracts & staff handbooks
- Dedicated lead HR consultant assigned to your school
- PeopleCloud HR software included free
Avensure works with headteachers and school business managers who need reliable HR support without the overhead of an in-house team. Whether you're dealing with a staff absence issue, a grievance, or a restructure, we give you clear advice and handle the detail.
- Dedicated Education HR Advisor — One named contact who knows the education sector and is there when you need them.
- 24/7 HR & Employment Law Support — Advice on contracts, absence, grievances, restructures and more, any time of day.
- Tribunal Insurance — Financial protection when a claim arises.
- Regular Legal Updates — Employment law changes and education-specific guidance, so you're never caught off guard.
FAQs
Managing HR in education comes with added responsibility. Safeguarding duties, staff-pupil boundaries and strict regulatory standards leave little room for error. Schools must meet employment law requirements while staying aligned with Ofsted expectations.
Avensure provides 24/7 expert advice to help headteachers and business managers deal with misconduct, safeguarding concerns and performance issues properly. We help you act early, reduce legal risk and protect your school from costly tribunal claims.
Our fixed-fee model means schools know exactly what they're paying each month. Packages start from £200, covering your HR personnel, legal expertise and tribunal protection. The final figure depends on the size of your staff and the level of support you need. Click here to request a bespoke, no-obligation quote for your school today.
Avensure provides a complete suite of legally compliant documentation tailored to the education sector. We draft and update bespoke staff handbooks, contracts, safeguarding policies, and disciplinary procedures. We handle the administrative burden of correspondence and policy updates, ensuring your school always operates within current UK employment legislation and DfE guidance.
Yes. Your school will be assigned a dedicated HR consultant with specific experience in the education sector. You will also have access to specialist employment law experts to assist with complex cases, including union negotiations and tribunal defence. This ensures you receive consistent, sector-specific support from a team that understands the unique challenges of educational management.
Our Service Packages
HR Protect
Our flagship HR management service. Saves you time and keeps your business compliant.
Employment Law & HR Services
Total Protect
The complete package for HR, Employment Law & H&S. Our full shield around your business.
Combined HR and H&S Service
H&S Protect
Practical solution led Health & Safety outsourcing. Keeping you & your business compliant.
Health & Safety Services
All our HR service packages feature a unique blend of high-value HR support and employer protection services designed to relieve you of the day-to-day burden of complicated and time-consuming HR management and administration.
Specialist HR for Schools and Academies
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Tribunal Protection & Insurance
Legal disputes in the education sector can be costly and time-consuming. Our HR Protect package gives you financial cover and practical support. As long as you’ve followed our advice, you’re protected against compensation claims.
- Covers tribunal fees & compensation payouts.
- Reduces financial risk for employment disputes.
- Expert legal support throughout the entire process.
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Avensure Ltd
4th Floor, St John’s House
2-10 Queen Street
Manchester
M2 5JB
Tel: 0800 182 2212
Avensure Ltd
Longcroft House
2-8 Victoria Avenue
London
EC2M 4NS
Tel: 0800 182 2212
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Designated Advisor
Your specialist, an expert in your sector, always by your side.
Trusted Experience
Supporting UK SMEs for over 14 years with bespoke solutions.
24/7 Support
Available whenever you need us, protecting you 365 days a year.
Ensure your school, or multi-academy trust has legally robust HR documents aligned with your needs:
- Custom Employment Contracts — Drafting and updates for contracts, policies, and procedures—tailored to your needs.
- Document Assistance — Professional support for disciplinary, grievance, and contractual letters to ensure clarity and legal compliance.
Stay Ofsted-ready with confidence and build a trusted HR framework that supports strong governance and staff assurance.
Bespoke HR Documentation
PeopleCloud HR for Education
Streamline HR & health and safety management with our cutting-edge PeopleCloud software — included free with every package:
- Leave & Absence Management – Track and manage staff leave
- Secure Document Management – Store, share, and sign with ease
- Automated Tasks – Streamline and automate HR & H&S processes
- Incident logging – Record and manage health and safety incidents
