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As school life returns to normal, governors – new and old – should embark on learning walks to reconnect with the schools they serve, and potentially have the chance to board a pirate ship as well, says Dr Elizabeth Malone

Risky online behaviours have become a key concern for schools following the pandemic after young people were online more than ever. This school shares its approach to tackling the issue head-on

Would you know what to do in the event of a gas leak, extreme weather event or major police incident? It’s not pleasant to think about, but preparing for the worst can help you to ensure that the risk to all in schools is minimised

The National Governance Association explains that it has updated its self-evaluation questions for schools, MATs and academy committees to help them critique their own work and ensure they are delivering on their aims

Challenging an Ofsted outcome is not for the faint-hearted – but it can be done if you feel the inspection was unfair. A lawyer well-versed in this area offers advice for any school that may consider this option

An education law firm offers a timely breakdown of the law on confiscation in response to a rise in requests from schools in this tricky area

After a racist comment from a pupil to a teacher forced this headteacher to put his diversity, equality and inclusivity policy into action, he reflects on why schools must have robust policies on this area – and enforce them when required

A contract law specialist outlines how schools can avoid legal headaches when it comes to the thorny issue of signing for external services

A busy legal year awaits for education, with many issues bubbling away that need to be on the radar – as Jean Boyle, an employment lawyer with Stone King, outlines

Schools must remember they have plenty of power when it comes to wrangling with suppliers on EdTech contracts, says James Browning

Knowing how to assess a digital incident when it affects a pupil, a member of staff or your school is key to staying on the right side of the law. Holly Powell-Jones breaks the process down into a simple colour-coded scheme

Four years ago, legislation was introduced to force schools to give FE providers access to students to discuss technical and vocational routes – but some are still not complying. Kate Parker asks an expert what school leaders need to do to fulfil their legal duty