Insights
UK Covid-19 Inquiry
16 May 2025Schools are now being contacted as part of Module 8 (children and young people) of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. This is a statutory inquiry set up to examine the UK's response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future.
UK Supreme Court ruling: clarifying ‘Sex’ under the Equality Act 2010 and its impact on schools
14 May 2025The UK Supreme Court ruling clarifies the meaning of 'sex' under the Equality Act 2010, offering schools guidance on handling trans rights and single-sex provisions.
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - what you need to know
25 Mar 2025It is the principal means by which the Government seeks to give effect to its manifesto pledges to better protect children, to raise standards in education and care, and to break the link between young people's background and their future success.
Increased scrutiny on sponsorship arrangements
25 Mar 2025The latest statistics published by the Home Office show that there has been a sharp increase in UKVI revocation action against Student sponsors in recent months.
Immigration update: important changes coming to Child Student Visa rules affecting care arrangements
25 Mar 2025UKVI has announced significant amendments to the immigration rules concerning care arrangements for boarders sponsored under the Child Student visa route. Changes will take effect from 29 May 2025 with further details expected in updated Sponsor Guidance.
VAT Returns - a fiscal theme park where nothing is certain
21 Mar 2025The deadline for the first VAT return under the new school VAT regime is approaching. VAT application and reclamation is nuanced and schools should be taking advice to benefit from the opportunities presented by this first return.
