Franchising: a regulatory overview
We have been assisting a range of higher education providers in connection with franchising and subcontractual matters; the regulatory focus in this area has intensified considerably over recent months.
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We have been assisting a range of higher education providers in connection with franchising and subcontractual matters; the regulatory focus in this area has intensified considerably over recent months.
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.
We consider how those involved in delivering apprenticeships should respond to the ongoing assessment reforms.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) has published a refreshed complaints process confirming how it will deal with data protection complaints.
After months of parliamentary back-and-forth, the Bill finally made it onto the statute books just before Christmas. For universities, the implications are wide-ranging, and the clock is ticking on compliance.
We consider some data and technology issues in the context of the university estate.
The Government has outlined how it intends to strengthen the regulation of franchised delivery providers in higher education.
Laura Ludlow and Jennifer Lewis recently joined the 'AUDE Big Conversation: Lightbulb Moments' at Lancaster University, exploring the path to net zero. Here are key insights from the event shaping the sector’s future.
The government has launched a consultation on various aspects of the levy on English higher education providers, adding detail to the headline announcement in the budget. We look at the key elements included.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 now requires mandatory identity checks for UK company directors, LLP members and persons with significant control (PSCs) to combat corruption and fraud.
This week saw the publication of the wide-ranging post-16 education and skills white paper. We outline some of the key issues that those working in the sector will be considering.
We consider cyber security risk as an element of universities’ student protection plans.