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Robert Maddox

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Robert is an employment law senior associate and advises on a wide variety of employment matters for both employers and employees.

Katy Murray

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Katy is a Paralegal in the Reading team assisting with a wide range of employment law matters.

Artificial Intelligence in Schools and Ofsted's AI Guidance

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The possibilities for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools is endless. From producing lesson plans and class timetables, to suggesting resources and activities that align with specific learning objectives; AI can be an invaluable tool.

School Mergers - Key Drivers and Legal Considerations

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The UK’s private school sector has long been recognised for its high academic standards, rich heritage and unique learning environments. However, private schools have increasingly faced economic and operational pressures, exacerbated by the imminent introduction of VAT on school fees from January 2025, prompting a considerable increase in market consolidation as a response.

Autumn statement 2024: Employment costs set to increase

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Labour’s first budget in 14 years and the first to be given by a female chancellor was much anticipated but revealed few surprises for employers

Chambers and Partners 2025: Doyle Clayton continues to rank highly

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The Chambers and Partners 2025 UK legal guide has been published and we are delighted that, in addition to maintaining our top rankings across multiple categories, six of our fee earners have been rewarded for their great work with a climb in the individual rankings.

Scrapping Ofsted’s Single Inspection Grades: Implications for Student Sponsors

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The Government’s decision on 2 September 2024 to scrap single headline Ofsted judgments with immediate effect has been warmly welcomed by schools.

New Immigration Rules affecting international students

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This week the Home Office published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules introducing significant changes for international students seeking to study in the UK on both a short term and longer term basis.

Labour Government announces FIRST Statement of Changes HC 217

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On 10 September 2024, Keir Starmer’s Labour government published its first Statement of Changes (HC217) (a mere 78 pages) announcing, amongst other things, the forthcoming changes to the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme, some changes to visas for Jordanians and an update to the Appendix Skilled Worker Occupation Codes in the Immigration Rules.

New Labour Government to continue with Home Office measures to Tackle Student Visa Abuse

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Since Labour won the General Election in early July, the rhetoric towards international students has changed to a far more welcoming tone, representing a positive change from the more negative narrative of the previous government.