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Our #EdInfluence podcast has gone from strength to strength over its four series so far, attracting a diverse range of influential leaders sharing their inspirational stories and insight.

Schools face mounting pressure from parental complaints that drain resources and damage relationships, often due to systemic factors beyond their control. This webinar brings together education law specialists, governance experts, and communications professionals to explore practical strategies for resetting complaint handling at the start of the academic year. The session examines how understanding complainant motivations and leveraging appropriate response frameworks can prevent escalation while addressin

It isn't often that the senior courts pronounce on the School Sites Acts, so the Supreme Court's recent judgment in Rittson-Thomas v Oxfordshire County Council [2021] UKSC 13 is welcome...

The education secretary, Gavin Williamson, recently announced plans to introduce legislation enabling academics, students or visiting speakers who are no-platformed to sue universities...

Does the new Government Direction on the provision of remote education clarify the duties and expectations of schools during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?

Highlighting some key considerations and common pitfalls to be aware of before entering into contracts on behalf of schools and academy trusts.

This article explores the use of DPIAs in schools, when they must be used and tips on undertaking a meaningful assessment of data protection risks.

We look here at the manifesto pledges schools can expect to see ahead of the General Election on 12th December.

In the independent schools space, the VAT and business rates position is having a severe impact and we are seeing many schools having to make very difficult decisions and, in some cases...

We represented an 11-year-old autistic student's mother in a successful complaint against a special school for inadequate supervision. The school acknowledged failures, committed to policy changes, and issued a formal apology.

For many students, starting university marks an exciting new chapter in life. It's a leap forward in education and career aspirations but also brings financial challenges. Anxiety over tuition fees and living costs is common.

Senior staff may have an implied contractual duty to disclose relationships with sex offenders to assist the governors in their safeguarding duties...

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 strengthens free speech protections on UK university campuses, requiring institutions to promote free expression, establish a Free Speech Champion, and provide legal redress for infringements. Students should understand these changes and engage in open, respectful dialogue.

The High Court recently handed down judgment in R. (on the application of CHF) -v- Newick CE Primary School setting out the legal position for mandatory off-site education...

Keeping Children Safe in Education: revised statutory guidance is expected to be in place from 2 September 2019. "Upskirting" became a specific criminal offence under the Voyeurism (Offences) Act 2019...

Keeping Children Safe in Education: revised statutory guidance is expected to be in place from 2 September 2019.

The Department for Education has updated the Terms and Conditions for the 2023/24 PE and sport premium grant, refining rules around capital expenditure.