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The new freedom of speech legislation presents challenges for students' unions due to their multifaceted nature. As charities, they must balance diverse student interests, handle contentious political issues, navigate complex governance structures, and comply with the Equality Act. Additionally, the burden on student-led leadership and the diversity in union size and resources complicate compliance. Final guidance must consider these unique factors.

The judgment is a clear reminder that judicial review will rarely be the correct starting point where the FTT SEND appeal process remains available. It also shows the high threshold a claimant must clear to persuade a court that their case falls within the exceptional category warranting judicial review, despite an alternative remedy being available.

The 2026 update to Keeping children safe in education introduces the most significant changes in years, requiring all schools to review their safeguarding policies and operational practices. Among the most substantive changes is the new requirement for all staff to read Part One in full, with the previously condensed version now withdrawn. The guidance introduces comprehensive new provisions for supporting gender questioning children through a safeguarding lens, establishing clear protocols for social trans

The school in question is well known for its strict behavior policies and regimented school day, with its headteacher boasting it is the "strictest school in Britain".

Preparing schools for new security duties under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

With a double dip recession just behind us, there remains a concern about the effect our straitened economic times might have on the independent schools sector.

New national guidance aims to rebuild trust and promote more constructive handling of concerns and complaints between schools and parents.

Why are criminals using international students and what can students' unions be doing to raise awareness and protect students?

On 25 August 2025, the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation designated the Geneva-based International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) as 'undesirable'.

Court of Appeal holds that girls and boys in an Islamic state school are discriminated against by being segregated throughout the school day.

We take a look here at what we can learn from the speech by the Shadow Education Secretary, Angela Rayner, to the Labour Party Conference.

Given the uncertain election outcome and the chance that the Greens may find themselves in coalition with Labour and the SNP, it is worth a read.

I have since come to realise that its importance cannot be overstated.

In this article, we aim to clear up the confusion over who has the authority to sign documents on behalf of an unincorporated students' union.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to present unprecedented challenges for the higher education sector.

Sixth form colleges are governed by corporations or academy trusts, as exempt charities. We explore what this means and complying with their duties.

We act for many students' unions and are often asked about the rules on ultra vires, in other words, what activities a students' unions may legally engage with.