Insights

The Government’s schools white paper, Every child achieving and thriving, and the SEND consultation, Putting Children and Young People First, set out a major proposed restructuring of the schools and SEND system in England.

The High Court has confirmed that internal communications may attract legal advice privilege where they form part of the process of seeking legal advice.

A recent decision demonstrates the risks arising from informal assurances about incentive arrangements, and how the courts will approach remedies where those assurances are not honoured.

The Scottish Court of Session has confirmed that liability for PHI benefits may continue beyond dismissal and can fall within the scope of unlawful deductions from wages claims.

A recent incident in Scotland serves as a timely reminder of what can happen if things go wrong for schools in terms of allergy management, even prior to the implementation of Benedict's Law and the new statutory guidance.

The revised code of practice will update the guidance aimed at helping employers balance the requirement to conduct immigration checks with equality law obligations.