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Case law update: Court of Appeal judgment in Mather v Rattan
16 Dec 2025The Court of Appeal handed down its judgment last week in the case of Mather and another v Rattan, unanimously dismissing Mr Rattan's appeal on all three grounds and providing useful clarification on the application of the law regarding limitation, reliance, and causation in deceit claims.
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Tracker: Employment Rights Bill
16 Dec 2025The Employment Rights Bill proposes significant reforms across various aspects of employment law. Below is a summary of key provisions, organised by topic.
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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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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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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.
