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EAT clarifies when tribunals must consider Article 10 in speech-related dismissals
11 Aug 2026The EAT has confirmed that employment tribunals are not generally required to consider human rights arguments about freedom of expression where the claimant has not relied upon them.
KCSIE 2026: The 'for information' version has been published - what schools need to know before September
06 Aug 2026The Department for Education has now published the 'for information' version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026, ahead of it coming into force on 1 September 2026.
Preparing for the trade union right of access
06 Aug 2026A significant new right for trade unions to access workplaces comes into force on 30 October 2026, and the Government has now finalised the Code of Practice that will govern it. Schools should prepare for how they are going to approach this from a strategic and logistical perspective.
The TPS contribution rate reduction: why independent schools should review its impact
06 Aug 2026The increase in the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) employer contributions to 28.68% required governing bodies to make difficult decisions. Those decisions were rarely straightforward.
Universities and precautionary injunctions against protestors: navigating rising challenges
05 Aug 2026Recent global conflicts have led to a noticeable increase in protests and encampments across university campuses.
Many universities are now managing organised demonstrations, “sit-ins” and, in some cases, sustained occupations of their buildings or open spaces.
Academy Trust Handbook 2026: what Academy Trusts need to know now
29 Jul 2026The DfE has issued its updated Academy Trust Handbook 2026 [Academy trust handbook 2026: effective from 1 October 2026 - GOV.UK] which takes effect from 1 October 2026. The new version tightens control over pay, buying, technology contracts, pensions, severance payments, and financial transparency. The overall trend is that trusts are being asked to show, in writing, that public money is being spent carefully and openly.
The changes are set out in the updated version under the heading 'What has changed,' and we provide our initial comments on these below:
