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Private tutoring – the Wild West of education?

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The BBC recently reported on its investigations into private tutors in the UK, and revealed concerning findings. The reporting laments the lack of need for any teaching qualification or enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks for tutors, at odds with the strenuous checks applied to teaching staff.

Simon Henthorn

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Simon is an expert in education and employment law. He has over 20 years’ experience advising schools, colleges, associations and individuals on all aspects of education law, including employment and safeguarding matters.

James Murray

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James is an employment and higher Education Partner, who advises both individual academics and academic institutions.

Rose Smith

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Rose is an employment and education lawyer. She has a track record in providing measured employment law advice, and is also part of Doyle Clayton’s renowned Education Team, providing advice to teachers, professors and schools.

Anna Blackden

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Based in the City office, Anna is a highly experienced immigration lawyer advising employers, education institutions and private individuals in the areas of personal immigration (including family routes and human rights), Student (including Child Student) and Work (including Creative and Skilled Worker) visa routes and sponsorship.

Fachiema Menjoh

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Fachiema is a specialist education legal adviser, providing comprehensive legal advice on a daily basis, and ensuring clients understand the SEND (special educational needs and disability) tribunal process and guiding them through how to appeal an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plans).

Jonny Robinson

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Jonny is a Legal Advisor in the Education team. He also assists lawyers with a wide range of Employment, Data Protection and High Court matters.

Doyle Clayton act for the Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom

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The Free Speech Union is bringing a legal challenge against the decision of the new Labour Government to stop the planned commencement of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023. Doyle Clayton act for the Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom, Dr Arif Ahmed, who is an interested party in the litigation.