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Covid-19 and universities: can students get their money back?
Posted: 06/10/2020
As thousands of students returned to university last month, and others began their undergraduate journey, it would be safe to say that few expected a traditional 'fresher’ experience. Nevertheless, many still chose to move from their homes and embrace an independent lifestyle, perhaps with a glimmer of hope for some normality...…>>
Court of Appeal puts education regulators in the spotlight: two recent challenges of regulatory decisions made by Ofsted and the OfS
Posted: 05/10/2020
Two recent decisions of the Court of Appeal have put the decisions and powers of education regulators in the spotlight. These cases will be of interest to education providers as well as regulators and give insight into the difficulties and potential gains of seeking to challenge a regulatory decision via judicial review...…>>
Higher education institutions: four key questions to consider when initiating formal processes against students
Posted: 05/10/2020
As we embark on a new academic term, two judgments from earlier this year: AB v University XYZ [2020] EWHC 206 (QB) and AW v St George’s, University of London [2020] EWHC 1647 (Admin) provide helpful insight for institutions to consider when initiating formal processes against their students...…>>
A-level results 2020: a week like no other
Posted: 21/08/2020
The week between A-level and GCSE results will always be a busy time in the education sector. However, to say that this year has been exceptional is probably an understatement. By way of a recap, in order to adapt to the challenges imposed by the pandemic, in April 2020 Ofqual announced that schools would be asked to submit...…>>
Charity meetings for trustees and members during lockdown: law and practice
Posted: 06/05/2020
Charity trustees typically meet several times a year, and many charities are required to hold annual general meetings (AGMs). This article considers how meetings can lawfully be held while social distancing means that meetings in-person cannot take place, specific issues relating to AGMs, and good practice for virtual meetings...…>>

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Coronavirus: special update for education institutions - April 2020
In this issue: With unforeseen political and economic measures being introduced on a daily basis to combat coronavirus, how we live and work in the short and medium term has changed dramatically.

Immigration update for education providers - November 2018
In this issue: While the Brexit chaos continues, the Home Office has launched the next phase of the EU Settlement Scheme. As from 15 November, those working in the higher education sector in this country can apply for settled status.

Education alert - March 2018
Most schools will be using rolled up holiday pay for any peripatetic (or other) term time workers, with 12.07% of pay as the additional holiday to be paid.

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