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Kristine Scott

Head of Education and Cheltenham Office

Why choose me

Education is such an important part of everyday life and I use my expertise to focus on issues relating to staff, pupils and parents to allow schools to keep teaching and learning as a priority.

I am trusted to support educational establishments of all types on education and employment law including safeguarding, parental complaints, sensitive discrimination issues, and pastoral matters. I also support schools and governing bodies with strategy and reputation management, as well as issues of compliance and regulation in the sector.

Sharing my expertise, I regularly speak at national education sector events and provide training to clients on a wide range of issues.

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Education is such an important part of everyday life and I use my expertise to focus on issues relating to staff, pupils and parents to allow schools to keep teaching and learning as a priority.

I am trusted to support educational establishments of all types on education and employment law including safeguarding, parental complaints, sensitive discrimination issues, and pastoral matters. I also support schools and governing bodies with strategy and reputation management, as well as issues of compliance and regulation in the sector.

Sharing my expertise, I regularly speak at national education sector events and provide training to clients on a wide range of issues.

Related services and specialisms from HCR Law

Questions my clients ask me

Yes, of course. I frequently support schools on managing allegations of this sort, including liaising with the police and any relevant agencies, support with any reporting requirements to the Charity Commission and reputation management.

I would suggest you sign up for our regular schools briefing newsletter together with newsletters from any associations to which the school belongs. We will keep you updated (usually in advance) of any impending changes which may affect you and your pupils, staff and parents.

Read what my clients say about me

She is calm and clear in her advice to schools.

Client testimonial Chambers 2025

Kristine has superb expertise and understanding of the wider education sector

Client testimonial Chambers 2025

Thank you, James, Krissy, Micayla, Morgan, and the rest of your colleagues for your support. This has been a complicated transaction. We never underestimated the effort required – or the paperwork! Thank you for your guidance and tenacity.

Client testimonial Education

Kristine Scott leads the practice, advising on a range of specialist education matters, in safeguarding, including sensitive dismissals, pupil exclusions and parental complaints.

The Legal 500 2025 Education

Highly regarded for representing various independent schools in a wide range of matters, including Teachers’ Pension Scheme withdrawal, sensitive safeguarding issues and the issue of national strike action, HCR Law’s education department is adept in transactions, trustee advice, data protection, employment and specialist education sector legal and regulatory counsel.

The Legal 500 2025 Education

Kristine Scott is simply outstanding. She is always accessible and remains the most respected expert on all education-related matters.

Client testimonial Chambers and Partners

Awards and endorsements

50 Years Advising Schools

50 Years Advising Schools
Chambers 2025 – Top Ranked

Chambers 2025 – Top Ranked
Education Investor Awards 2022 Winner

Education Investor Awards 2022 Winner
Education Investor Awards 2024 Finalist

Education Investor Awards 2024 Finalist
Legal 500 2025 – Hall of Fame

Legal 500 2025 – Hall of Fame

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