Teacher who slept at work wins £170,000
A teacher from the alma mater of the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex has been awarded nearly £170,000 in compensation after being dismissed …
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Judge Forced to Rule on Existence of Children in Bizarre Custody Case
A judge was compelled to determine whether two children actually exist in a highly unusual and perplexing High Court custody case. Mrs. Justice Arbuthnot was …
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Surge in School Exclusions and Suspensions
The number of pupils permanently excluded from schools in England increased by 44% in a year, reaching 9,400 in the 2022/23 academic year, the highest …
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What can I do if a Local Authority does not comply with a Mediation Agreement?
If your Child has Special Educational Needs, you may have made a request to your Local Authority for an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment …
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The Local Authority’s duty to children who are unable to attend school
By Saskia Barnett Each Local Authority has a legal duty to provide suitable education to all children of compulsory school age who are not able …
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PROPOSED REMOVAL OF THE TAX EXEMPTION FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS
As most will be aware by now, the UK will be heading to the polls on the 4th of July to vote in a general …
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Over ¾’s of university courses held online
A recent survey has revealed that more than two-thirds of university students are still receiving online lectures as part of their undergraduate education. According to …
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More Families Struggle to Obtain Sufficient Special Educational Needs Support for their Children as the SEND Budget Deficit Grows
Concern has been raised amongst parent groups as Local Authorities are expected to further tighten Special Educational Needs budgets. Given that the accumulated deficit in …
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School Causes Outrage by Asking Parents to Pay for £309 Laptops
A school has caused controversy by asking parents to pay over £300 for a laptop for pupils starting in September. Parents of children joining Thorpe …
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Parents Hit with £25 Fee for Storing Children’s Phones During School Hours
Parents at a school in East Sussex are facing a £25 fee to store their children’s smartphones during the school day. Cardinal Newman Catholic School …
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