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The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on proposals to change how it regulates statutory further education providers delivering higher education in England. The consultation, which runs until 10 February 2026, aims to reduce regulatory duplication for eligible providers while maintaining robust oversight to protect students and public funds.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents a programme of reform that will unfold over the next two years. For school employers, the focus is now firmly on timing, prioritisation and forward planning.

The much-publicised Renters' Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. The Act will be implemented in three phases with the first set of changes coming into effect on 1 May 2026. 

As the calendar year begins, it’s a good time for schools to take stock of recent guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This article highlights some key areas of recent focus, offering a practical overview of how schools can stay compliant. 

Following last year’s Department for Education (DfE) consultation on the use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions, new regulations have been introduced that impose legal duties on schools to record and report incidents, supported by updated DfE guidance.

The Court of Appeal, in a majority judgment, has dismissed an appeal challenging a school's decision to permanently exclude a pupil for misconduct.