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Back to school: what academies and maintained schools must do to have compliant policies
09 Sept 2025Schools have a responsibility to ensure that their policies are up-to-date, compliant with current legislation and reflective of best practices. This is essential to maintain legal compliance, safeguard pupils and staff and to provide clear guidance for all.
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.
How will the Renters Reform Bill affect school accommodation?
05 Sept 2025The Renters Reform Bill is the most significant change in private renting in the last 30 years. Whilst this affects the whole of the private rental market, it also impacts tenancies provided by employers to staff.
Independent Schools: Preparing for the August 2025 VAT Return
26 Aug 2025Key steps to maximise recovery and avoid underclaims.
Employment Rights Bill: Recent amendments and upcoming consultations
14 Aug 2025The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) continues to progress through Parliament, with the House of Lords recently concluding the second, third and fourth sittings of the Report Stage on 16, 21 and 23 July 2025.
