Schools Law Brief

2020 - What Should Schools Expect from Employment Law?

Monday, 20 January 2020

Whilst schools will be pleased to hear that 2020 is unlikely to be the busiest year for employment law changes there are still some significant developments. This article looks at the main changes that are likely to have an impact on schools.

2020 - What Should Schools Expect from Employment Law?

Safeguarding - What's Expected of School Governors?

Wednesday, 08 January 2020

2019 has seen significant change in the safeguarding expectations of school governors. We encourage all governors to consider the key changes in the context of their role and the Board's annual review of safeguarding.

Safeguarding - What's Expected of School Governors?

IICSA Residential Schools Update - Phase 2 - February 2020

Monday, 03 February 2020

The first preliminary hearing for Phase 2 of the Residential Schools Investigation took place on 14 January 2020.

IICSA Residential Schools Update - Phase 2 - February 2020

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Are Independent Schools Likely Targets for Traffickers?

Tuesday, 12 November 2019

A recent report in The Times highlighted a worrying trend of Vietnamese children who have come to the UK with Tier 4 visas sponsored by independent schools going missing within weeks or months of arriving in the UK.

Are Independent Schools Likely Targets for Traffickers?

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How to Manage a Workplace Investigation

Monday, 11 November 2019

Investigations can be time consuming and difficult to manage. In this article we look at best practice when handling an investigation and highlight some of the tricky areas which may crop up.

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Employment Contract Changes From 6 April 2020 - Are You Ready?

Monday, 11 November 2019

It is widely known that certain terms and conditions need to be provided to employees by their employer at the beginning of the employment relationship.

Employment Contract Changes From 6 April 2020 - Are You Ready?

IICSA Residential Schools Investigation Update

Monday, 11 November 2019

The hearings in the first phase of the Residential Schools Investigation (RSI) concluded on Friday 11 October 2019. What have we learned so far?

IICSA Residential Schools Investigation Update

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5 Ways to Easily Deal with a Subject Access Request

Monday, 11 November 2019

Of all of the rights given to individuals under the GDPR, the one which causes schools the most difficulty is the right of access.

5 Ways to Easily Deal with a Subject Access Request

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Teachers' Pension Scheme - The Latest Developments

Monday, 11 November 2019

We are continuing to work with a number of schools to assess their options around the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).

Teachers' Pension Scheme - The Latest Developments

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Teachers' Pension Scheme - Consultation on Phased Withdrawal

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

The Department for Education (DfE) announced on 9 September 2019 that it is now consulting on a proposal to amend the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) rules to enable independent schools to withdraw from the TPS on a phased basis.

Consultation on Phased Withdrawal from the TPS

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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

2 September 2019 has seen a new KCSIE. Given that last year saw a significant revision of the guidance, this year's changes are relatively few.

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Is Your Ability to Bring in Overseas Students at Risk?

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) has recently rejected applications by a number of independent schools for the allocation of Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)...

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New Tier 4 Guidance - What Changes Does Your School Need to Be Aware of?

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

In August 2019, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) updated the guidance for Tier 4 sponsors and the guidance aimed at migrants applying for Tier 4 visas (the Tier 4 Migrant Guidance).

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Teachers' Pension Scheme - What Now?

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Many independent schools we are working with are exploring alternative options to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).

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Serious Incident Reporting Has Changed - Are You Up-to-Date?

Thursday, 22 August 2019

Over the Summer, the Charity Commission radically changed the process for reporting serious incidents, which means your own processes and procedures will have to change.

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