3 mins
22 Jul 2026
Environmental Information Regulations requests: When is information “held"?
A Court of Appeal ruling clarifies when information is "held" under the EIR. We examine the implications for public authorities handling requests.
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Education blog
Our education blog brings together public, private and charity law and commentary for the education and research sector.
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4 mins
22 Jul 2026
Edtech: Data protection in focus
The ICO’s latest edtech report highlights key data protection risks and compliance challenges for providers handling children’s data.
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2 mins
29 Jun 2026
New guidance on marketing to students
The ASA has recently issued new guidance aimed at businesses and organisations that advertise or otherwise market to students. It includes reminders of a range of issues and activities covered under the CAP (non-broadcast) and BCAP (broadcast) codes of advertising practice.
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2 mins
12 Jun 2026
OfS Prevent monitoring data for 2024/2025
The Office for Students has recently published its Prevent monitoring data for 2024/2025. We take a look at the broad themes covered.
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4 mins
08 Jun 2026
OfS consultation C6: Treating students fairly
We review the Office for Students’ consultation on Condition C6- treating students fairly.
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4 mins
08 Jun 2026
Tighter UKVI compliance requirements for HE providers
We look at the changes to UKVI student sponsorship requirements.
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4 mins
03 Jun 2026
Franchising regulation – registration requirement
We consider the new requirement for in-scope franchised higher education providers to register with the Office for Students.
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3 mins
18 May 2026
Martyn’s Law: Key points for higher education providers
Martyn’s Law introduces new duties for universities and colleges. Explore key requirements, tiered obligations, and practical steps higher education providers should take now.
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1 mins
18 May 2026
E10: Relevant subcontractual arrangements and exempt arrangements
Understand “relevant subcontractual arrangements” under OfS Condition E10, including key definitions, exemptions, and how the rules apply to higher education providers.
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2 mins
15 May 2026
E10: Overview
An overview of OfS Condition E10, including thresholds, subcontracting requirements, and key compliance steps for higher education lead providers.
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1 mins
11 May 2026
Franchising: A regulatory overview
We’ve been advising higher education providers on franchising and subcontracting, as regulatory focus in this area ramps up.
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4 mins
06 Mar 2026
Farfan: Upper Tribunal clarifies when information obtained through external appointments is “held” under FOIA
The Upper Tribunal’s recent decision in Farfan v Information Commissioner and the University of Central Lancashire provides important clarification for universities and other public authorities on when information is considered “held” for the purposes of the FOIA.
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