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Is your school discriminating against pupils with disabilities because of Covid-19 risks?

In this issue, we look at updated guidance on special severance payments for academy trusts and what the additional requirements are for academy trusts.

Balancing free speech and inclusivity in UK universities involves navigating legal statutes like the Education Act 1986, Human Rights Act 1998, and Equality Act 2010, while fostering respectful dialogue and safe environments.

The education sector is constantly evolving, with changes in student demand and teaching methods particularly relevant as we emerge from the COVID pandemic...

Workers identified as having to provide minimum service would not be protected from dismissal for taking strike action.

Academy trusts will shortly need to submit their unaudited annual End of Year Certificate to Teachers' Pensions.

Deciding whether services are best provided in house or outsourced to private contractors is a major decision for independent schools.

March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. This initiative began in 2006 to try and commence changes in education, healthcare and society generally by raising awareness...

MP Dr Liam Fox provided his support to a draft bill recently placed before parliament focusing on individuals with Down's Syndrome.

An immigration ‘cliff edge' would be a real problem for the many sectors which currently rely on large numbers of EU migrant workers.

Against the backdrop of a looming general election and uncertainty about a deal / no-deal Brexit, the current government have formally announced a swathe of education policies

UK boarding schools offer exceptional education, small class sizes, and top university placements. However, navigating child student visa applications can be challenging, requiring careful attention to eligibility, documentation, and timelines to avoid common pitfalls.

The starting point is that a disabled child is designated as a "Child in Need" under the Children Act 1989, and therefore they will be entitled to a social care assessment...

Scenario: A case study of how a school encountered problems when ramping up its fundraising activities and guidance on how you can keep to the rules.

When the Trustees of Coventry School Foundation obtained planning permission to increase its independent junior school from 280 to 400 pupils, the adjoining residents protested.

The topic of inclusive growth for all, particularly across STEM subjects and related career paths continues to hit headlines in 2018, notably due to links with accelerating gender parity and addressing the pay gap.

The proposal by the Labour party, before it came to power in 2024, to introduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on independent school fees sparked widespread debate in the UK.