Opinion: Legal

Legal explainer: Is Keegan right about sharing copyright RSHE resources with parents?

The secretary of state has said copyright is ‘void and unenforceable’ when it comes to parental access to RSHE...

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Marcus Collins
Opinion: Legal

Legal: When are non-disclosure agreements appropriate?

Employment law partner, David Ward sets out the practical and ethical considerations for school and trust leaders in the...

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David Ward
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How compensation claims work in this increasingly risky profession

Staffing shortages and straitened budgets are already leading to an increase in compensation claims, explains Ben Pepper

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Ben Pepper
Opinion: Legal

Part-time pay: A landmark ruling for schools

A landmark ruling by the supreme court means schools and trusts should look again at their arrangements for casual...

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Joanne Moseley
Opinion: Legal

New exclusions guidance: Practical implications for schools

The DfE's new exclusions guidance represents a substantial change in accountability for leaders and governors, explain two school legal...

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Theresa Kerr and Tracey Eldridge-Hinmers
Opinion: Legal

Transgender rights: what does the law say?

The attorney general’s simplistic take on a complex issue could lead schools into legal difficulties, writes Esther Maxwell

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Esther Maxwell
Opinion: Legal

How to manage covert recording of staff by pupils and parents

Covert recordings of school staff are becoming commonplace and can be problematic, writes Theresa Kerr, but some simple steps...

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Theresa Kerr
Opinion: Legal

Analysis: can exam invigilators be furloughed?

Questions remain over whether exam invigilators can be furloughed under the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Phillip Reynolds...

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Phillip Reynolds* and Louise Brenlund**