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title: Contracts in schools – negotiating, managing and exiting them
description: Schools and MATs juggle multiple contracts for a range of goods and services, many of which they negotiate and manage in-house. Providers often require schools to sign contracts based on standard terms and conditions, which typically do not serve the schools' best interests.
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# [Contracts in schools – negotiating, managing and exiting them](https://blog.isbl.org.uk/contracts-in-schools-negotiating-managing-and-exiting-them)

 Written by [VWV](https://blog.isbl.org.uk/author/vwv) | Mar 4, 2025 9:18:23 AM

Schools and MATs juggle multiple contracts for a range of goods and services, many of which they negotiate and manage in-house. Providers often require schools to sign contracts based on standard terms and conditions, which typically do not serve the schools' best interests.

If you are responsible for setting up or managing contracts at your school, VWV's recent [webinar](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MclpnDRZ6Bw&feature=youtu.be) will help you navigate this process with confidence.

Partners [Matthew Wolton](https://www.vwv.co.uk/lawyers/matthew-wolton) and [Ed Rimmell](https://www.vwv.co.uk/lawyers/edward-rimmell) look at what makes a contract and when a contract is actually formed in practice, what drafting a contract involves, the key areas for consideration, potential pitfalls and allocating risk. They also share practical tips and real-world examples to help you get the best ongoing performance and outcomes.

As you watch the webinar, you can follow along with the [accompanying presentation slides](https://blog.isbl.org.uk/hubfs/Contracts%20Training%20webinar_5.2.25(33113463.1).pdf).

[View full post](https://blog.isbl.org.uk/contracts-in-schools-negotiating-managing-and-exiting-them)

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