Education Law

We have specialist expertise in the higher education and VET sectors and act and advise both established and start up school and colleges on various risk management and compliance issues related to the establishment and maintenance of systems to ensure compliance with government regulations.  Our services include:

• Project management and development of TEQSA submissions
• Advice on sourcing of academics and governing council members
• Registered Training Organisation Initial Registration and Re-Registration
• Change Management
• Strategy Development
• Post Audit Rectification
• Assessment Validation
• Development of organisational policies, procedures and business processes

We have considerable expertise in the provision of advice to colleges and Higher Education providers in dealing with the various regulatory agencies:

• Project managing and developing your submission for TEQSA
• Advice on sourcing of academics and governing council members
• Registered Training Organisation Initial Registration and Re-Registration
• Change Management
• Strategy Development
• Post Audit Rectification
• Assessment Validation
• Development of organisational policies, procedures and business processes
• Quality Management Systems

We have delivered successful outcomes to clients across a range of regulator reviews and audit processes through the provision of innovative advice on:

• Business model risks- sustainability and relevance of college and university business models in an environment where new approaches to education delivery, revenue generation, and enrolment are evolving rapidly

• Reputation risks- reputational awareness and control over an increasingly vast presence in the media can reduce the risk of damaging a reputation.

• Operating model risks- addressing  inadequate processes, people, and systems that affect an institution's ability to function efficiently and effectively.  the ability  to deliver academic programs, conduct research, make decisions, manage relationships with vendors, sustain enrolment, or maintain accreditation status.

• Compliance risks
  Higher education leadership and governance bodies must remain compliant with a growing array of state, local, federal, and private regulations. Failure to meet compliance standards can lead to consequences ranging from loss of funding, loss of accreditation, or, in extreme cases, to lawsuits and/or criminal charges against leadership.