Articles
£30,000 pay-out as a consequence of inadequate allergy management in a school
28 Apr 2026A 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 SEND White Paper: a sector perspective
14 Apr 2026The Government’s SEND White Paper (Every Child Achieving and Thriving) and consultation (Putting Children and Young People First) set out an ambitious programme of reform to the schools and SEND system in England.
However, for many settings, the key questions are not just what is proposed, but whether it will happen, when, and what it will mean in practice.
Food allergy laws: Natasha's Law and Benedict's Law
10 Apr 2026Recent legal developments, including Natasha’s Law and Benedict’s Law, are strengthening food allergy protections across England, with new statutory guidance for schools due to take effect in September 2026.
Funding challenges for early years providers: a practical guide for nursery owners
02 Apr 2026The government's Early Years Free Entitlement scheme (EYFE) has been significantly expanded in recent years, with another tranche of funding released in September 2025. Alongside this, there has been greater scrutiny on how funding is applied. This has created new challenges for providers.
Understanding the timeline of a personal injury claim: What to expect at each stage
10 Feb 2026A clear guide to the stages of a claim, typical timelines, and what happens at each step along the way.
No Win, No Fee explained: Making a personal injury claim without upfront costs
05 Feb 2026How conditional fee agreements work and what you need to know to make a claim without upfront legal costs.
