Roger Inman

Partner, Stone King LLP

In addition to leading Stone King's national Education Sector Group of over 70 lawyers, Roger specialises in school governance and re-organisation (notably for multi academy trusts), school finance, admissions and also all pupil provision issues. A recognised national specialist regarding special educational needs law, Roger also works as a judge in the SEN Tribunal in addition to his role at Stone King. Roger contributes to the education sector more generally by working closely with national schools’ membership organisations, notably the Confederation of Schools Trusts, the Institute of School Business Leadership and the Co-Operative Schools Network on education developments. Outside work, Roger volunteers as a trustee for a sixth form trust.

Hall 8a

1 Series three

Setting up and managing subsidiaries - legal and operational insights for trusts

As trusts seek to diversify income streams and manage costs, establishing a subsidiary company can offer flexibility and strategic advantages - but there are important legal and regulatory considerations. Join expert lawyers Stone King in this practical session, which will explore the key benefits of forming a subsidiary company, common use cases within the education sector, and the legal frameworks that govern their operation. Whether your trust is actively considering forming a subsidiary or already operates one, this session will provide clarity on the opportunities, risks, and best practice approaches, offering insights into governance structures, trading limitations, and compliance with charity and company law.

1 Workshop series one

Implementing reasonable adjustments: Principles and guidance

With SEND tribunals rising and expectations around reasonable adjustments increasing, trusts face growing pressure to balance legal compliance with classroom realities. This session introduces a series of principles curated by Stone King to support leaders in making defensible, consistent decisions about adjustments. We will explore how schools can meet their duties while navigating capacity, workforce, and operational constraints.