Schools Law Brief

Mergers and acquisitions - looking back and into the year ahead

Thursday, 19 September 2024

With a year of strategic challenges and opportunities ahead, we thought it might provide interesting insight to summarise merger and acquisition activity from the 2023/24 Academic Year and the trends emerging for the year ahead.

Mergers and acquisitions - looking back and into the year ahead

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Renters' Rights Bill - limited Impact on staff accommodation

Thursday, 19 September 2024

The new government has published the first draft of its Renters' Rights Bill, which promises to finish the overhaul of tenants' rights started by the previous government.

Renters' Rights Bill - limited Impact on staff accommodation

New law on sexual harassment to come into force in October

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, schools will be under a new duty from 26 October 2024 to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of staff in the course of their employment.

New law on sexual harassment to come into force in October

Handling confidential information in schools: key lessons from a recent case

Thursday, 19 September 2024

A recent judicial review brought by a headteacher sacked for sharing sensitive information, has underlined the importance of maintaining confidentiality in schools.

Handling confidential information in schools: key lessons from a recent case

Making it compute - top tips for starting a successful IT system procurement project

Thursday, 19 September 2024

When procuring a new IT system, much of your success and avoidance of problems arising later on, will depend on how you approach the early days of the project - the tips below should help you to navigate those challenges.

Making it compute - top tips for starting a successful IT system procurement project

Education Policy update

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Schools will be aware of the rather late publication of KCSIE 2024 on 2 September 2024. Most of the changes are light touch, however Schools will still need to be mindful that some of the content remains under review.

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Upcoming VAT and business rates change for independent schools

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

What do we know about the proposed VAT changes, key exemptions, and strategic implications for schools.

Upcoming VAT and business rates overhaul for independent schools

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Getting VAT ready in the lead up to January 2025

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Preparing for VAT registration and compliance: Essential considerations and practical steps for schools ahead of January 2025.

Getting VAT ready in the lead up to January 2025

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VAT on school fees - Fees in Advance schemes

Thursday, 08 August 2024

Fees in Advance schemes have been the subject of much attention in relation to the potential impact for VAT charges.

VAT on school fees - Fees in Advance schemes

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Upcoming VAT changes: Considerations for your contracts with parents

Thursday, 08 August 2024

How should schools reference VAT in parent contracts and fee schedules.

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Bursar's Checklist - VAT practical considerations

Thursday, 08 August 2024

The removal of the VAT exemption has come earlier than expected and school finance staff will now be thinking about VAT compliance. Nikki Miller, former bursar and school advisor at VWV, has compiled the following considerations for the next steps.

Bursar's Checklist - VAT practical considerations

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Post-election update for schools

Tuesday, 09 July 2024

As anticipated, the Labour party have been elected with a significant majority. Whilst the imposition of VAT on school fees has attracted the most attention, we are likely to see a number of developments which will affect the sector.

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Preparing for Autumn Employment Law changes

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

In Autumn 2024, new laws are expected to take effect including in relation to workplace sexual harassment and the right to predict a flexible working pattern.

Preparing for Autumn Employment Law changes

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Parliamentary wash-up: which new laws made it through?

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Parliament has now been dissolved ahead of the general election on 4 July. Some key new laws were passed during the 'wash-up' period while other planned laws were put on hold. We have summarised the position for schools.

Parliamentary wash-up: which new laws made it through?

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The Labour Manifesto: what Employment Law developments may be on the horizon for Schools?

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

With the likely imposition of VAT on independent school fees, the Labour Party have made a number of strong commitments to extending employment law protection - which are likely to have a significant impact on schools.

The Labour Manifesto: what Employment Law developments may be on the horizon for Schools?

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