Insights
Unlocking Phase 2 of the School-Based Nursery Capital Grant Funding: Key Insights for Schools and Academies
21 Oct 2025The Department for Education (DfE) has launched Phase 2 of the School-Based Nursery (SBN) Capital Grant programme, offering £45 million to support the creation or expansion of at least 300 school-based nurseries across England. Schools can apply for up to £150,000 between 24 September and 11 December 2025. This phase introduces important changes and legal considerations for schools, particularly academies.
The full government guidance can be found here.
Status appeal on 'bank' nurse: cautionary lessons on substitution rights and mutuality
16 Oct 2025The EAT overturned a ruling that a nurse was both an employee and a worker, highlighting gaps on substitution and mutuality.
Cleaner working double shifts loses unfair dismissal claim over Working Time Regulations breach
16 Oct 2025A tribunal found that an employer acted lawfully in dismissing a cleaner who had been working two full-time jobs with only short breaks between shifts.
EAT upholds FCA’s dismissal of employee accused of sending harassing email
16 Oct 2025The EAT confirmed that the FCA acted fairly in dismissing an employee for misconduct and that a lengthy delay in the tribunal’s written reasons did not undermine the fairness of the hearing.
Planning decisions and post-inquiry developments
16 Oct 2025A recent Court of Appeal’s decision provides important guidance on how planning decision-makers must approach material considerations that come to light after a planning inquiry has closed but before the final decision is issued.
Chidswell: High Court highlights the importance of publishing Section 106 agreements before issuing permission.
16 Oct 2025A recent High Court decision underscores an important procedural requirement for both developers and local authorities.
