Website Cookie Policy

We use cookies to give you the best possible online experience. If you continue, we’ll assume you are happy for your web browser to receive all cookies from our website.
See our cookie policy for more information.

Practice Areas

More Information

thepartners@wrigleys.co.uk

Leeds: 0113 244 6100

Sheffield: 0114 267 5588

FOLLOW WRIGLEYS:

Send us an enquiry
Close

FAQs - Covid-19 - Operational and Governance Issues for Schools and Academies

03 April 2020

With schools closed, exams cancelled and new guidance issued on almost a daily basis schools are adapting quickly to deal with the current crisis.

We have drawn together some of the most recently asked questions from maintained schools and academies, together with answers that are current at the date of publication. For specific advice on any of these issues please contact the team using the contact details at the end of this article.

Further information on employment law issues during the Covid-19 crisis may be found here and here on our Covid-19 news pages.

 

 
 
 
Alacoque Marvin View Biography

Alacoque Marvin

Partner
Leeds

Chris Billington View Biography

Chris Billington

Partner
Leeds

23 Jun 2026
Hywel Jenkins Headshot

The end of DoLS?

The Supreme Court’s 2026 ruling ends the long-standing position set by Cheshire West, reshaping the law on deprivation of liberty.

22 Jun 2026
Robert Sowerby Headshot

Martyn’s Law Update: Home Office Publishes Statutory Guidance

An update on the statutory guidance published by the Home Office on the scope and operation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

15 Jun 2026
Alacoque Marvin Headshot

Essential update for employers on changes to trade union law under the Employment Rights Act 2025

Summary of key changes relevant to both unionised and non-unionised employers.