Insights

The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) recently published its annual review of inspections for the academic year 2024-2025, marking the second year of the updated inspection framework introduced in September 2023. The report provides valuable insights into inspection trends and highlights areas where schools have struggled to meet compliance standards. Notably, compliance rates have dropped from 89.5% in 2023-2024 to 84.4% this year. 

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ 2025 autumn budget is one of the most highly anticipated in recent years. The Chancellor faces the challenge of balancing promises on tax with the need to boost growth.

From 1 December 2025, employers must submit advance notification of collective redundancies using the new digital HR1 form.

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that failure to comply with the early conciliation requirements deprives the Tribunal of jurisdiction to hear a claim, though an identical claim may be introduced by amendment.

The Home Office is consulting on plans to extend right to work checks beyond traditional employment relationships, with significant implications for gig economy platforms and sub-contracting arrangements.

The Bill will return to the House of Lords again before Royal Assent.  

The House of Commons debated the Employment Rights Bill on Wednesday, following the Lords' opposition last week to key government proposals. Despite a lengthy and animated debate, MPs supported the government's position and voted to reject all Lords' amendments.  The Bill will therefore return to the Lords once again for further consideration.