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The ISI complaints policy in review: How can association independent schools best approach making a complaint?
12 Mar 2026The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) plays a vital role in assuring quality and compliance in association independent schools across England.
Gender-questioning children under draft KCSIE 2026: a safeguarding perspective
24 Feb 2026The draft 2026 revision of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), if adopted, would introduce significant statutory changes in relation to gender-questioning children. Most notably, the Department for Education wishes to embed this content directly within KCSIE itself, rather than issuing standalone guidance.
A reminder for schools to be alert to copyright infringement
22 Jan 2026In this article we consider how schools may inadvertently find themselves facing a claim for copyright infringement and what you should be aware of in order to avoid this.
Employment Rights Act 2025 receives Royal Assent: what school employers should be focusing on now
15 Jan 2026The 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.
What will the Renters' Rights Act mean for School accommodation?
15 Jan 2026The 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.
Latest developments from the Information Commissioner's Office
15 Jan 2026As 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.
