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Conversion to an ‘empty’ MAT

Gerry Morrison considers the legal, governance and practical implications of Franklin Sixth Form College’s conversion to an ‘empty’ Multi-Academy Trust, and what this pioneering model may signal for post-16 education provision across the UK.
February 18, 2026
Conversion to an ‘empty’ MAT

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Obvious risks: the beautiful game

February 18, 2026
The High Court recently rejected an appeal over an injury sustained by the claimant when climbing over a perimeter fence to retrieve a football, finding that the school which owned the premises owed the appellant “no duty” under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957. Jasmine Murphy analyses the ruling.

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Public Sector Insights – Disability discrimination in education

Trish D’Souza, a Legal Director in the Education sector, and Jo Corbett-Simmons, a Legal Director in our Commercial Litigation team, delivered a session for schools, local authorities and academy trusts on Disability discrimination – how to recognise potential claims.