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Data Protection Law and Using Biometric Data in Schools Education Blog The use of biometric data by schools - understanding the consequences of getting it wrong and how to get it right. 5 September 2024 4 min read
Local Authority's Absolute Duty to Provide Special Educational Provision Education Blog Local authorities have an absolute duty to provide special educational provisions in EHCPs. 28 August 2024 5 min read
VAT on independent school fees Education Blog From January 2025, private school fees will be subject to 20% VAT. 15 August 2024 3 min read
The New Government's Impact on Special Educational Needs Law Education Blog Will Labour’s victory in the general election affect the law regarding children with special educational needs, and if so, how? 25 July 2024 3 min read
How specific does an EHCP have to be? Education Blog How specific does an EHCP have to be? 4 May 2022 4 min read
The Academies Financial Handbook 2020 - The key changes Education Blog The Academies Financial Handbook 2020 - The key changes 26 April 2022 3 min read
What does "Plan B" mean for educational institutions? Education Blog What does "Plan B" mean for educational institutions? 9 December 2021 2 min read
Buying a business in administration - things to know Starting & Running a Business Blog Buying a business in administration - things to know 9 September 2020 4 min read
RSE and health education now mandatory 2020 Education Blog RSE and health education now mandatory 2020 7 September 2020 1 min read
The dynamics of teacher redeployment Education Blog The dynamics of teacher redeployment 8 August 2019 2 min read
Legislation update - school governance Education Blog Legislation update - school governance 8 August 2019 2 min read
Dealing with property in an academy conversion Education Blog Dealing with property in an academy conversion 2 August 2019 2 min read
All CHANGE for Notley and Clacton primary schools Education Blog All CHANGE for Notley and Clacton primary schools 20 May 2016 2 min read
The do's and don'ts of Ofsted inspections Education Blog The do's and don'ts of Ofsted inspections 20 May 2016 2 min read
