Insights
New Legislation to Cap Profits in Children's Homes
14 Apr 2025The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 were both introduced in 2024. Both include provision to limit profits in certain settings which provide care and support wholly or mainly to children.
Merger Watch summary (June 2025)
07 Jul 2025Merger and acquisition activity in the independent schools sector has surged in 2024/25, marking an exceptional year.
Keeping children safe in education – 2025 update expected soon
07 Jul 2025The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that the updated Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 will be published next month, and will come into force on 1 September 2025.
Working with pupil recruitment agents: new requirement to comply with the 'Agent Quality Framework'
07 Jul 2025Home Office guidance for sponsors is to be updated on 1 September, requiring holders of student sponsor licences who use agents to recruit international students to be signed up to the Agent Quality Framework.
The Employment Rights Bill: implementation timeline for major changes confirmed
07 Jul 2025The Government has confirmed when the major changes will take effect, with phased implementation running into 2027. Independent schools now have a valuable opportunity to plan ahead.
Whistleblowing rights and job applicants – what schools need to know
07 Jul 2025A recent Court of Appeal decision offers reassurance to school employers that external job applicants are not protected by whistleblowing detriment laws, but a cautious approach to complaints in recruitment remains advisable.
