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Webinars
60 min 06 Oct 2026

Webinar | Employee Ownership Trusts as a viable alternative in 2026

Employee Ownership Trusts continue to be an attractive succession and exit planning option for many business owners. Join EOT specialists…

Insights
11 min 05 Oct 2026

SEND Reforms 2026: What parents need to know about EHCPs, support plans and timelines

I have been following the Government’s proposals since the initial announcement in February 2026.  Over the following…

Insights
13 min 02 Oct 2026

SEND Reform Jargon Buster

Its schools white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, and the related consultation, SEND Reform: Putting Children and…

News
4 min 01 Oct 2026

Congratulations to our teams for the 2027 Legal 500 rankings

London Employment: Employer: Tier 3 Next Generation Partners Alison Garrow Employment: Senior Executives: Tier 3 Leading partners…

Insights
10 min 01 Oct 2026

The OfS Free Speech Complaints Scheme: A New Era of Regulatory Risk for Higher Education?

The OIA’s experience suggests that freedom of speech concerns rarely arise as standalone complaints. Instead, they commonly emerge…

Podcasts
25 min 01 Oct 2026

Podcast | Non-Financial Misconduct: ongoing risk and governance scrutiny

In this episode of DC Talks, Employment Partner Emma O'Connor and Regulatory Partner Benedicte Perowne explore the FCA's renewed focus…

Webinars
5 min 01 Oct 2026

Webinar | Menopause at Work: Rights, Risks & HR Responsibilities | 21 October

Join Employment Partners Emma O’Connor and Siobhan Fitzgerald as they discuss the legal landscape, where employers can come unstuck, and…

Insights
7 min 30 Sep 2026

Pupil school absence in 2025-2026

The statistics reveal that pupils attended 93.07% of possible school sessions during 2025/2026, giving an overall absence rate…

DC Collections
Education

Harassment and Sexual Misconduct at University

To help you navigate these complex issues, we’ve brought together a collection of practical articles and insights covering…

Updates
5 min 29 Sep 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025 update: duty to inform workers of their right to join a trade union delayed until January 2027

The Government has confirmed (on 25 September 2026) that the new duty, which had been expected to take…

Insights
6 min 29 Sep 2026

Sexual harassment and third-party harassment: prevention is the point

Many employers have invested significantly in their preventative policies, processes and internal reporting arrangements. However, the “journey” is…