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Preparing for ISI inspections- Key insights and practical steps for Independent Schools
10 Nov 2025The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) recently published its annual review of inspections for the academic year 2024-2025, marking the second year of the updated inspection framework introduced in September 2023. The report provides valuable insights into inspection trends and highlights areas where schools have struggled to meet compliance standards. Notably, compliance rates have dropped from 89.5% in 2023-2024 to 84.4% this year.
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.
Preparing for the new Companies House ID verification requirements
05 Sept 2025One of the outcomes of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is the introduction of mandatory ID verification for company directors, persons with significant control (PSCs) and individuals filing returns on behalf of a company.
Independent Schools: Preparing for the August 2025 VAT Return
26 Aug 2025Key steps to maximise recovery and avoid underclaims.
