Managing SARs and LADO investigations
Bethany Paliga and Claire Archibald provide a guide for schools on dealing with subject access requests and LADO investigations.
October 15, 2026
Managing SARs and LADO investigations
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Judicial review and EHCP disputes
October 15, 2026
A recent High Court ruling shows why the First-tier Tribunal remains the right route for schools and academies, writes Alice Wheatley.
SEND reforms: inclusion bases
October 09, 2026
Elizabeth Fortin sets out ten legal takeaways from government guidance on ‘inclusion bases’.
Key legal and policy changes for schools in 2026/27
October 02, 2026
Philip Wood looks at the most significant legal developments for schools over the next academic year.
Prevent referrals and discrimination under the Equality Act
September 16, 2026
Fred Holker sets out the lessons from a recent County Court case where a teacher making a Prevent referral was found to have subjected the pupil to direct discrimination.
SEND reform: the impact on behaviour challenges
Sep 15, 2026
Flexible working in schools
Sep 15, 2026
Permanent exclusions and decision letters
Aug 18, 2026
The legal framework for educating child performers
Jul 22, 2026
AI in education: the importance of transparency
Jul 22, 2026
Disabled pupils and behaviour policies
Jun 12, 2026
AI in Education: Why Data Protection Must Come First
May 20, 2026
Allergy management in schools
May 20, 2026
Guidance for schools on the mobile phones ban
May 20, 2026
Education law case update: January – March 2026
May 01, 2026
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