The British Education Suppliers Association (BESA), the Publishers Association and the Society of Authors were granted permission to proceed with the legal review of the controversial quango two years ago. Talks failBut today, they announced the legal action is back on, having found themselves “no further forward” since talks began. This comes after the government published the findings of an independent review of the quango last week. Among other things, it suggested a “refresh of the Oak branding and website, including potentially the removal of the ‘National Academy’ name, would reinforce [its] evolution”. Lara NewmanOak told the review “it stands ready to offer a full RSHE curriculum once new statutory guidance is available”.