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Whistleblowing rights and job applicants – what schools need to know
07 Jul 2025A recent Court of Appeal decision offers reassurance to school employers that external job applicants are not protected by whistleblowing detriment laws, but a cautious approach to complaints in recruitment remains advisable.
UK Covid-19 Inquiry
16 May 2025Schools are now being contacted as part of Module 8 (children and young people) of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. This is a statutory inquiry set up to examine the UK's response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future.
UK Supreme Court ruling: clarifying ‘Sex’ under the Equality Act 2010 and its impact on schools
14 May 2025The UK Supreme Court ruling clarifies the meaning of 'sex' under the Equality Act 2010, offering schools guidance on handling trans rights and single-sex provisions.
New Legislation to Cap Profits in Children's Homes
14 Apr 2025The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 were both introduced in 2024. Both include provision to limit profits in certain settings which provide care and support wholly or mainly to children.The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - what you need to know
25 Mar 2025It is the principal means by which the Government seeks to give effect to its manifesto pledges to better protect children, to raise standards in education and care, and to break the link between young people's background and their future success.
Increased scrutiny on sponsorship arrangements
25 Mar 2025The latest statistics published by the Home Office show that there has been a sharp increase in UKVI revocation action against Student sponsors in recent months.
