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The DfE expects that all children, regardless of their circumstances or the type of educational settings they attend, should expect to receive the same high standards of education and support.

The DfE is yet to issue the revised guidance despite promises that this would come in time for the new academic year. Gender questioning children will continue to enjoy the full protection of the Equality Act and here we provide some pointers to the duties of educational settings to these children and what to expect of the new guidance.

Schools 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.   

A landlord is not obliged to allow a tenant to surrender a commercial lease prior to the end of the contractual term. An option to break (i.e. the ability to end the lease early) incorporated within the lease is therefore a luxury many tenants simply cannot afford to lose.

Title indemnity insurance is a policy that protects property owners or lenders from financial loss resulting from defects or issues with the title to the property. Unlike regular insurance policies, title indemnity insurance covers you for potential past issues rather than future issues.

The Government has now published detailed technical guidance for employers on neonatal care leave (NCL) and statutory neonatal care pay (SNCP), which came into effect for babies born on or after 6 April 2025.