Insights
FIA schemes and VAT update
10 Nov 2025Over the summer, we received a number of enquiries from schools following media coverage about whether our position on Fees in Advance (FIA) schemes had changed since the implementation of the VAT policy.
Investigations training for Independent Schools, Academies and MATs
Thursday, 4 December 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmInvestigations, in their many forms, are an increasingly common part of school life. Conducting them effectively is key to compliance and to managing risk.
Data Protection for Independent Schools
Wednesday, 26 November 20259:30 am - 2:00 pmAt this event we will consider key data protection issues and risks for independent schools.
Preparing for the new Companies House ID verification requirements
05 Sept 2025One of the outcomes of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is the introduction of mandatory ID verification for company directors, persons with significant control (PSCs) and individuals filing returns on behalf of a company.
Back to School: key regulatory updates for the Autumn Term
05 Sept 2025Understanding the key changes to law and guidance which came into force on 1 September 2025.
Subject Access Requests: key issues for independent schools
05 Sept 2025Subject access requests (SARs) continue to pose significant challenges for independent schools. They are often time-consuming, resource-intensive, and frequently linked to wider complaints or disputes. Here are some practical tips to help your school manage SARs effectively.
