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Conversion to an ‘empty’ MAT
Gerry Morrison considers the legal, governance and practical implications of Franklin Sixth Form College’s conversion to an ‘empty’ Multi-Academy Trust, and what this pioneering model may signal for post-16 education provision across the UK.
Obvious risks: the beautiful game
The High Court recently rejected an appeal over an injury sustained by the claimant when climbing over a perimeter fence to retrieve a football, finding that the school which owned the premises owed the appellant “no duty” under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957. Jasmine Murphy analyses the ruling.
Restrictive interventions and seclusion in schools
Gemma Nicholas sets out the key legal implications of revised government guidance on restrictive interventions and seclusion in schools.
Deleting a pupil from the school admission register: The 20-day rule explained
Schools often ask whether they can delete the name of a pupil who has been absent for 20 or more days under Ground I. Here, Joanna Goddard explores the requirements for this to be lawful.
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Public Sector Insights – Disability discrimination in education
Trish D’Souza, a Legal Director in the Education sector, and Jo Corbett-Simmons, a Legal Director in our Commercial Litigation team, delivered a session for schools, local authorities and academy trusts on Disability discrimination – how to recognise potential claims.
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