Insights
Court of Appeal refuses to reopen discrimination appeal following alleged inconsistency with Higgs decision
26 Mar 2026The Court of Appeal dismissed an application to reopen its decision to refuse permission to appeal in a case where an actor was dismissed following social media posts expressing her religious beliefs on homosexuality.
Increase of limits on tribunal awards and statutory payments from April 2026
26 Mar 2026From 6 April 2026, employment tribunal awards and statutory payments will increase by 4.5%, following the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2026 and the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: analysing the UK Government's March 2026 reports
20 Mar 2026An overview of the high level takeaways from the Government’s economic impact assessment and a policy report on the use of copyright works in the development of AI.
The DfE’s Education Estates Strategy: A governance shift for Academy Trust estates
20 Mar 2026The Department for Education’s 10 year Education Estates Strategy: A Decade of National Renewal signals a decisive shift in how school and college estates are governed. At the heart of the strategy is a clear policy direction: estates must be managed proactively across the lifecycle of school buildings. The DfE emphasises the need for long-term strategic maintenance, risk management and renewal, rather than reliance on reactive repairs or occasional capital bids.
Industrial relations reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and what they mean for academies and schools
20 Mar 2026The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act) introduces significant changes to the employer–trade union relationship. For academies, the reforms affect industrial action, recognition, facility time and union access rights, reshaping the legal framework over the coming months. Here we explore all of the changes under the Act from those already in force through those that will be implemented over the coming months.
Supporting pupils with medical conditions and allergies: what schools need to know about the new DfE statutory guidance and consultation
20 Mar 2026The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a consultation on new statutory guidance titled “Supporting Children and Young People with Medical Conditions and Allergy.” The guidance is intended to replace the current 2015 statutory guidance on supporting pupils with medical conditions at school.
