Government confirms restrictions of student numbers in higher education institutions

Following the restrictions put in place by the government in an attempt to restrict the spread of Covid-19, many higher education institutions face funding difficulties due to the potential for many students to defer starting courses until the pandemic has passed. Many universities considered making unconditional offers in order to attract students to their institutions, in order to increase attendance and therefore the associated fees, which could arguably influence student choices and be contrary to their educational interests.

Live Education Q&A

Thursday 11 June - 11am

To help support you during these testing times our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Chairing the panel will be Jonathan Holden, Partner and Head of Education, with Forbes specialists from:

• Employment & HR
• Insurance
• Governance, Procurement and Information
• Dispute Resolution

If you would like to join the webinar please click here to register and joining instructions will be sent to you in due course.

Chancellor's further changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was announced shortly after the government put restrictions in place in an attempt to contain spread of the virus. The scheme, aimed at preventing as many job loses as possible, allowing businesses to weather the storm with the least amount of damage as possible.

For state funded schools, such as maintained schools, academy trusts, alternative provision, non-maintained special schools, state funded boarding schools and school-based nursery provisions, staff whose salaries are funded by a separate private income stream can be furloughed.

Online Education Forum

Thursday 18 June - 10am

The topic for our first online education forum is 'A Post Lockdown Era for Schools'.

Programme:

10.00am - How to manage the challenges of employing staff in the new world post lockdown - Ruth Rule-Mullen, Partner, Forbes Solicitors

10.20am - Health, wellbeing and performance - engaging staff in an evolving environment - Chris Malings, Coach, Facilitator & Organisational Development Partner

10.35am - Managing Working and Teaching safely to avoid PI claims - Olivia Hart, Associate Solicitor, Forbes Solicitors

10.55am - What you need to know to remain GDPR savvy - Beth Paliga, Solicitor, Forbes Solicitors

11.15am - Managing disputes with your suppliers - Stephen McArdle, Partner, Forbes Solicitors

11.35am - Q&A session

To book your place please click here and complete the online registration form.