The education sector is all about people, but quality, efficiency and safety are also important. Where public money is spent, good governance is an absolute requirement. Education establishments have a mutual – give and take – obligation in this respect.
Increasing market function, greater attention to quality, stricter supervision, increasing European regulations: the further commercialisation of the sector means that procedures and contracts play an increasingly important role in education.
At the same time, parents and students are entitled to full transparency. Access to education, examinations and assessments, study certificates and diplomas, disciplinary measures and appeal procedures are some examples.
Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven assists students and parents and handles cases concerning:
In addition, our firm assists school boards in disciplinary proceedings charged to teaching and administrative staff, as well as in the procurement and execution of public works, supply and service contracts, in cases where schools are subject to these regulations.
Our lawyers understand the unique challenges of the sector and provide tailored legal advice to both individuals and institutions.
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