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Court of Appeal dismisses appeal in permanent exclusion case - what does this mean for your school?
15 Dec 2025The Court of Appeal, in a majority judgment, has dismissed an appeal challenging a school's decision to permanently exclude a pupil for misconduct.
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Important changes to the Academy Trust Handbook regarding confidentiality clauses
15 Dec 2025The Department for Education's update to the Academy Trust Handbook in October 2025 has significantly changed the way in which confidentiality clauses can be used by academies, including in settlement agreements. Academies need to be aware of these changes to ensure compliance and avoid potential issues.
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From patchwork to programme – The DfE’s estates strategy and the race to remove RAAC by 2029
15 Dec 2025In October, the Department for Education (DfE) announced new timetables for the removal of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from schools and colleges in England.
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Forthcoming changes to QTS – Navigating grey areas and preparing for the future
15 Dec 2025From September 2026, significant changes will come into effect regarding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for newly recruited teachers in state-funded schools in England.
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Employment Law Update - January 2026
Wednesday, 14 January 202610:00 am - 11:00 amMuch of the attention in recent months has understandably centred on the Employment Rights Bill and its expected impact. However, 2025 also produced a number of important case law developments that offer practical learning points for employers as we move into the new year.
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Navigating the evolving landscape of fraud - what charities need to know
12 Dec 2025Fraud remains one of the most pressing challenges for businesses in the UK, and charities are no exception. According to the BDO's 2024 Charity Fraud Report, 42% of charities reported fraud or attempted fraud in 2024, with an estimated 10,000 to 20,000 incidents of fraud suffered across the sector. Yet despite these alarming figures, 44% of charities do not have a fraud response plan in place.
