Key legal and policy changes for schools in 2026/27
Philip Wood looks at the most significant legal developments for schools over the next academic year.
October 02, 2026
Key legal and policy changes for schools in 2026/27
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Features
Prevent referrals and discrimination under the Equality Act
September 16, 2026
Fred Holker sets out the lessons from a recent County Court case where a teacher making a Prevent referral was found to have subjected the pupil to direct discrimination.
Understanding EHCP responsibility when a pupil moves area
September 15, 2026
The Upper Tribunal recently issued an important ruling on ‘ordinary residence’ in context of special educational needs. Alice Wheatley analyses the judgment.
SEND reform: the impact on behaviour challenges
September 15, 2026
Coral Peutrill considers how schools can manage the prospect of increased challenges in managing the support required for all pupils including those with SEND.
Flexible working in schools
September 15, 2026
Harry Silverman and Ruth Rule-Mullen set out what the updated Department for Education guidance on flexible working in schools means for employers.
Permanent exclusions and decision letters
Aug 18, 2026
The legal framework for educating child performers
Jul 22, 2026
AI in education: the importance of transparency
Jul 22, 2026
Disabled pupils and behaviour policies
Jun 12, 2026
AI in Education: Why Data Protection Must Come First
May 20, 2026
Allergy management in schools
May 20, 2026
Guidance for schools on the mobile phones ban
May 20, 2026
Education law case update: January – March 2026
May 01, 2026
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