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Nationally recognised for his specialist expertise in supporting colleges, Tom is Stone King’s Head of FE and HE and Joint Head of the Education Sector. Tom is also a member of Stone King’s Partnership Council and our Deputy Chair.
Tom advises education providers on strategic, governance, contractual and commercial issues, with particular expertise in leading projects, handling contract negotiations and supporting discussions with regulators. He and his team work exclusively with education sector clients, supporting the teams at colleges, universities, multi-academy trusts and other education providers throughout England.
Tom’s practice includes:
Education law, further education, external board reviews and governance support for colleges.
Tom has worked with education providers for over 20 years, with a particular emphasis on FE and HE. He spent the first part of his career at a regional firm in Yorkshire, progressing from trainee to equity partner and Head of Education, before joining Stone King as national Head of FE and HE.
Tom is the author of the Further Education Overview section for Thomson Reuters’ legal publication WestLaw and has been a contributor for New Law Journal. He regularly speaks at sector conferences including those organised by the Association of Colleges, the Sixth Form Colleges Association, the Education & Training Foundation, the College Finance Directors Group and the National Governance Professionals’ Special Interest Group.
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Tom Morrison is the head of Stone King's higher and further education practice and is based in the firm's Leeds office. He frequently advises colleges on a wide variety of issues including governance matters, partnerships and funding challenges.
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As well as nailing the more general big picture advice, Tom also frequently picks up on the nuances and smaller details or risks of a potential decision, which can make all the difference.
Tom Morrison has great knowledge and experience in the further education sector, which shines through when he provides advice.
He is always extremely professional and helpful.
Tom is able to deliver complex messages. He presents extremely well, with confidence, authority and a deep understanding of the subject.
As well as nailing the more general big picture advice, Tom also frequently picks up on the nuances and smaller details or risks of a potential decision, which can make all the difference.
Tom Morrison has great knowledge and experience in the further education sector, which shines through when he provides advice.
He is always extremely professional and helpful.
Tom is able to deliver complex messages. He presents extremely well, with confidence, authority and a deep understanding of the subject.
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Stone King and University of Sunderland Research Study into College Governance
Stone King is proud to be collaborating with University of Sunderland on a research study into college governance.
Stone King launches election hub
The next six weeks will be a whirl of activity as political parties and candidates announce their manifesto pledges, key policies and take their campaigns to constituencies up and down the country.
10 key highlights from the College Financial Handbook
The much-anticipated CFH has now been published (21 March 2024). Stone King Partner Ciara Campfield looks at the key takeaways for colleges, including the significant implications for governance and areas remaining for challenge and interpretation.
Tom Morrison blog: The College Financial Handbook has been published
The much-anticipated College Financial Handbook is here (published 20 March 2024) and it’s a must-read for all those involved in the leadership and governance of colleges in England.
Stone King and University of Sunderland Research Study into College Governance
Stone King is proud to be collaborating with University of Sunderland on a research study into college governance.
Stone King launches election hub
The next six weeks will be a whirl of activity as political parties and candidates announce their manifesto pledges, key policies and take their campaigns to constituencies up and down the country.
10 key highlights from the College Financial Handbook
The much-anticipated CFH has now been published (21 March 2024). Stone King Partner Ciara Campfield looks at the key takeaways for colleges, including the significant implications for governance and areas remaining for challenge and interpretation.
Tom Morrison blog: The College Financial Handbook has been published
The much-anticipated College Financial Handbook is here (published 20 March 2024) and it’s a must-read for all those involved in the leadership and governance of colleges in England.
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