Education legal update

Welcome to the July 2007 edition of our education legal update, an easy and convenient way for you to stay up-to-date with legal developments affecting the education sector. I hope that you will find these articles topical.

As well as advising schools, colleges and Local Authorities on their legal issues, Browne Jacobson is committed to participating in an extensive programme of education sector training events. This update contains details of some of the seminars and conferences we will be involved in during the autumn term.

Should you require any further information on any of the issues or events in this edition please feel free to contact us. We would also be very pleased to hear from you with any views you have in relation to the update generally. In the meantime can I wish you a restful and restorative summer break.

Mark Blois, Partner

Articles in this issue...

News in brief

Latest exclusion figures and details of our seminars and conferences for the autumn

Sports injuries in school

A recent case sheds valuable light on a school's liability for sports injuries. How do you conduct contact sports in today's blame culture without undue risk of liability?

Peripheral personal information - schools collect it at their peril

Fingerprint recognition technology and the use of cashless 'EPOS' systems in school canteens - what is the law surrounding the collection and use of such personal information?

Medicines in schools

The extended use of "wrap around care", children's centres, breakfast clubs and extended schools is increasing the number of occasions when medicines have to be given to children by educational professionals.

Weapons searches

On 31 May 2007 the Government gave teachers power to search pupils for knives and other offensive weapons. How practical and effective are these new powers?

DDA -v- SEN

Personal care is essential for many children if they are able to attend school, yet it remains a legal battleground.

The content of this quarterly update is provided for the purposes of general interest and information. It contains only brief summaries of aspects of the subject matter and does not provide comprehensive statements of the law. It does not constitute legal advice and does not provide a substitute for it.