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The duty to make reasonable adjustments was first introduced under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, which was replaced by the Equality Act 2010 from 1 October 2010.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is on the agenda of many boards nationwide. Organisations are working out what EDI means in the context of their own sector and how they can work towards encouraging a more equitable culture.

F4S brings students into contact with job creators by helping teachers invite founders of successful businesses into the classroom.

The purpose of the Bill is to force universities and students unions to comply with enhanced free speech duties or face sanctions from the Office for Students and/or legal claims from individuals.

Vicarious liability is a legal principle which means an employer can be held responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee where there is a sufficiently close connection...

New statutory guidance on "Keeping Children Safe in Education" is expected to be in place for 3 September 2018.

Independent schools with a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence can sponsor migrant workers for various roles, not just teaching. Common occupation codes include 2313 for secondary teachers, 2321 for head teachers, and 2432 for marketing managers. Accurate code selection and salary compliance are essential.

To say that the last few months have been a challenge and steep learning curve for HR professionals in the Higher Education sector would be a serious understatement.

As schools navigate the immediate pressures of 2025/26, several major legal and policy changes are already taking shape that will fundamentally reshape how schools operate from 2026/27 onwards. From the most significant employment law reforms in a generation to new AI regulations and the introduction of MAT-level Ofsted inspections, early preparation will be essential for school leaders who want to stay ahead of these transformative changes.

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act introduced a new information sharing duty, commencing on 30 September 2026. Statutory guidance published on 10 September 2026 sets out what practitioners should share, and when, for the purposes of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Academy Trusts face new challenges as the Department for Education transitions to digital approval processes and local government reorganisation creates uncertainty around property transactions. Understanding these procedural changes and their implications for land dealings has become essential for educational institutions navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

This note is intended for individuals who would like to understand more about how they could help family members who might be facing a sudden increase in school fees.

At the end of December 2022, I completed my five year term as chair of governors of a leading London independent day school. I had also been the designated safeguarding...

After consultation and a conference, the European Commission has published its Recommendation for a "compass … for upward convergence towards better working and living conditions in Europe".

We look at the role of the accounting officer in ensuring their trust board complies with its regulatory and legal responsibilities.

Welcome to our case law digest for schools in which we review some of the key cases from 2018 impacting on schools in the areas of special educational needs and disability discrimination, judicial review and employment law.

We look here at local authorities charging schools and academies for permanent exclusions and whether this is allowed by relevant legislation.