b'VFM and BenchmarkingLegal Services collect benchmarking data to evidence efficient use of resources and demonstrate VFM wherethis is available.PricingEach school will be charged an initial cost which covers 20 hours for Primary and special schools and 30 hoursfor secondary schools. During the year, any legal work will be offset against this initial cost. If the amountrecharged exceeds the initial cost, the school will be recharged monthly based upon based on the hourly ratesset out in the pricing schedule below.Additional charges rate per hour available on The HubCosts are not covered by the Annual Fee:Barristers and other professional fees, including the cost of reportsLegal costs awarded against the School in any case or tribunalAccessing the service Schools requiring advice should make contact in writing to Legalsupport.requests@enfield.gov.ukPlease outline clearly the area of work for which you are requesting advice and details of the issue for consideration. This supports allocation of the case.Our aim is to acknowledge receipt in 1 working day and to allocate a named legal contact within 3 working days.If the matter is urgent, please mark your email as such so that we can prioritise serviceClick here to return to the contents page'