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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.

Autumn Budget: VAT on private school fees

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in the Autumn Budget, confirmed Labour's plans to impose VAT on private school fees, and that this will take effect in January 2025. The Government published guidance on 10 October, which made clear that VAT will be payable on board and lodging, and has to be paid on any payment received "in return for providing an education to the student", wording which confirms that VAT is payable on bursary payments.

The Legal 500 2025: Doyle Clayton maintains its Tier 1 ranking

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We are proud to be recognised by Legal 500 once again. Our Employment, Immigration and Education teams have again received top rankings, and a number of individuals in the firm have been recognised.

Gender Questioning Children

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The Department for Education published draft guidance for schools and colleges in England on 19 December 2023. Amara Ahmad has summarised the key points and practical guidance for schools and colleges to be aware of.

Going digital: Transition to eVisas for Biometric Residence Permit holders

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What does the Home Office plan to develop a border and immigration system which is 'digital by default', mean for existing Biometric Residence Permit holders, and the role that UK employers and education institutions can play in the transition process.

Guidance for schools on data sharing

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The Department for Education (“DfE”) has issued new guidance for schools on sharing personal data. It provides practical guidance for schools on what they need to consider under the Data Protection Act 2018 (“DPA”) and UK GDPR.

Mental health in schools - how can schools support students and employees?

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Good mental health is important for helping children and young people to develop and thrive. Schools also have various legal duties in relation to the wellbeing of their staff and students. In this 1-hour live webinar, Liz Timmins, Legal Director in Doyle Clayton’s Education team and Sophie Kirk from the Holistic Healthcare Group will discuss why addressing and supporting student and staff mental health is so important and, crucially, how schools can do this.

Press Release : Eton teacher - no case to answer. Not guilty of professional misconduct.

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Will Knowland former Eton College teacher and represented by Simon Henthorn, Head of Doyle Clayton's Education Team found not guilty of professional misconduct by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA). Covered in The Sunday Times and The Telegraph.

Child Protection & Safeguarding in Schools

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Our education team supports schools with disclosure of abuse, allegations against staff, obligations to the DBS and updating policies and procedures.