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In a recent report from the National Behaviour Survey (NBS) Academic Year 2022/23 conducted through the Department of Education, statistics reveal that only two in five pupils feel safe at school.

The recent outbreak of the war in Ukraine has led to an outpouring of support across the world and in the UK. Withers senior associate Emma Flower previously wrote about the impact of the war in Ukraine...

Peers had questioned the public benefit of charitable independent schools and argued that many of them could do more to share their facilities for sports, music and the art with maintained schools.

The abuse was perpetrated by a music teacher called Paul Dowbekin. In October 2018, Dowbekin pleaded guilty to 14 sexual offences...

It has been a difficult time for those working throughout the education sector. The pandemic has, of course, presented unique challenges and changes to the ways schools operate, which have increased costs.

Readers will remember, the Department for Education (DfE) published its consultation proposal to amend the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)

This article discusses how bank holidays, inset days, and other non-school days are typically handled in court orders for separated or divorced parents. It emphasizes the importance of clearly defining arrangements in court orders to prevent misunderstandings, ensuring that children's schedules are well-coordinated between parents.

This morning, the Supreme Court has ruled on whether a father should have been fined for taking his daughter out of school for a family holiday during term-time.

A patent attorney reflects on returning to the University of Cambridge's Physics at Work Exhibition to share insights about career paths stemming from physics degrees. The event provided an opportunity to engage with 14-16-year-old students, demonstrating how physics knowledge translates into intellectual property law and patent protection work.

On 4 January 2022 the UK government implemented the National Security and Investment Act, which allows the government to scrutinise and intervene in certain acquisitions that could harm the UK's national security.

However, it is likely that new statutory guidance will encourage school employers to set out more clearly expectations about staff relationships outside school.

We highlight the statutory rights benefitting telecoms operators and how these could affect plans to carry out works to school property.

Coming from a family of teachers, I know that teaching is still as much of a vocation as it has ever been. However, a recent meeting ...

It is an exciting time, a new start, leaving the nest, embarking on one's life adventure but the start of University can also be a worrying time, particularly in regards to accommodation.

As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the 2025 Autumn Budget on 26 November, the announcement represents a pivotal moment for businesses, investors and high-net-worth...

The UK government plans to impose VAT and remove business rates relief for private schools by 2025, aiming to increase tax revenue. This may lead to higher fees, financial strain on schools, and disruption for students, particularly those needing specialized or faith-based education.

What are students' union permitted to do? With the world's leaders descending on Glasgow in November for the latest COP summit, many students' unions and their societies will be gearing up to take action on climate change.

In this article, we look briefly at the role of the clerk, and what resources are available to schools to make sure that their clerk is supported.