Independent Schools: Law, Custom and Practice

by Robert Boyd

All independent schools are subject to a whole raft of laws, both statutory and in common law. These determine how schools are organised and govern their duties towards children, parents, staff and the wider school community.
Yet each independent school will have its own constitutional and cultural ethos which makes it difficult to know exactly how the law might apply in any given situation. Independent Law, Custom and Practice is a unique new reference which provides one source of practical knowledge on this complex subject. It explains the fundamental concepts of the many areas of relevant law, sets out how these may affect a school's organisation and illustrates the pitfalls with important cases, many drawn from the educational sector. All this is set into context with an illuminating historical account of the growth and regulation of independent schools over the years.

Hardcover

First published December 1, 1998

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