Legal Article
07/12/22
On 29th November 2022, the Office for National Statistics ('ONS') reclassified further education corporations, sixth form college corporations and designated institutions in England ('Colleges'), as public sector bodies, forming part of Central Government. This decision is a…
Legal Article
06/12/22
The procurement of goods and services by further and higher education establishments such as colleges and universities are a constant necessity for their effective operation, often through entering into commercial supply agreements and contracts. Billions are spent each year on purchasing the supply of…
Legal Article
01/12/22
According to the Office for Students ('OfS'), students are more likely than others to be subjected to sexual harassment. Universities and Colleges therefore play an important role in tackling this issue and trying to reduce and indeed prevent sexual misconduct. The ways in which higher…
Legal Article
01/12/22
The Higher Education Freedom of Speech Bill ('the Bill') was introduced by Parliament on 12 May 2021. The Bill's intended aim is to strengthen the legal duties placed on higher education providers in England and Wales to protect freedom of speech on campuses across the country, for students…
Legal Article
01/12/22
With the cost of living skyrocketing in recent months, the pressure of the crisis continues and is being keenly felt throughout many sections of society, including those in the further and higher education sectors. Below we look at the ways the crisis is impacting both students and staff and consider…
Legal Article
12/07/22
One of the key takeaways from the Government's White Paper on Education was that schools are going to be expected to be part of a strong academy trust by 2030. However, whilst the Department of Education has set out the destination it wants schools to reach, the journey on how to get is still…
Legal Article
11/07/22
More so than ever, schools and education establishments are taking over a greater proportion of the procurement of goods and services necessary for their effective operation, often through entering into commercial supply agreements and contracts. It is estimated that after wages, schools spend more than…
Legal Article
07/07/22
What are subject access requests? Individuals have a right to access and receive a copy of their personal data under the UK general Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and this is known as a subject access request (SAR). A SAR can be made verbally or in writing and this includes via social media…
Legal Article
01/07/22
A significant development for employers, including those in the education sector, took place last week when the employment tribunal handed down its judgment in the case of Burke v Turning Point Scotland. For the first time in a reported case, the tribunal held that an individual with long Covid met the…
Forbes News
09/05/22
Forbes Solicitors has made a trio of appointments in its employment team as the firm continues to grow its presence in the Manchester market. The new hires will be based in Forbes' Manchester office and will work closely with the firm's 23 strong employment law team, as well as the firm'…
Legal Article
07/03/22
Undoubtedly, everyone has been affected in some way over the course of the past 2 years as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. When the order was issued to work from home, some people were of course able to work from home, thereby reducing the risk of contracting the virus, however, many people were key…
Legal Article
27/01/22
It has recently been reported that two single sex schools, within the Girls' Day School Trust, have changed their admissions policy and will only be admitting pupils based on their legal sex, recorded on their birth certificate, rather than their gender identity. The decision has been taken in order…
