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School exclusions – CCTV and police investigations?
Liam Ellwood and Joe Orme-Paul look at the issues around school exclusions and the existence of CCTV footage.
Why are so many schools and colleges suspending pupils?
Figures published by the Department for Education on 10 July 2025 show another year-on-year increase in the number of suspensions and exclusions in England’s schools. Lauren Haines examines the reasons behind this and looks at how schools can respond.
School admissions: A guide to parental rights
Joanna Goddard looks at some of the most common issues when it comes to school admissions.
School trips: key legal considerations
Ridwaan Omar looks at the legal duties in relation to school trips and the importance of health and safety compliance.
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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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How schools should manage PFI contract expiry
Michael Winder offers his top tips to schools and local authorities for how to manage PFI contract expiries.
Handling novel, contentious and repercussive transactions
The Department for Education has issued guidance published on novel, contentious and repercussive transactions. Katharine Robinson sets out the key points for colleges and academy trusts.
Staff misconduct and employment policies
Alexandra Addington looks at the lessons to be learned from a recent Court of Appeal ruling that without a 'no touching' policy it was unfair to dismiss an Ofsted inspector for brushing rain off pupil.
The cost of free childcare
Siân McGibbon summarises an important recent High Court judgment considering the lawfulness of imposing mandatory “top-up” charges on parents accessing free early years education.
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