Insights

The Department for Education has just updated its guidance on school land transactions. We've summarised what has changed and why it matters.

The rollout of free breakfast clubs is creating a new practical challenge for some schools: what happens when a pupil wants to attend, but needs significant additional support to do so safely?

This is an issue we are increasingly seeing schools grapple with, particularly where pupils require 1:1 supervision or support with complex medical needs. Schools may already be struggling to staff their existing wraparound provision and may find that support funded during the school day does not extend to breakfast club.

Can a school simply say that it cannot accommodate the pupil? The answer requires careful consideration.

Making a personal injury claim can be stressful and confusing. One of the most common questions we are asked is, "What is my claim worth?"

While no two cases are the same, the courts follow a structured process to ensure claims are valued fairly. Here’s a simple overview of how compensation is assessed.

The government’s proposal to pay whistleblowers raises questions about juries, corporate trust and the role of proactive fraud prevention.

VWV has strengthened its Government & Public Services offering with the appointment of local government law specialist Jonathan Goolden.

The Building Safety Levy came into operation on 1 October 2026, but what is it? In this article we explain why it has been introduced, outline the basics and detail the potential effects.