Insights
Why the recent Supreme Court Judgment in For Women Scotland matters to academies and maintained schools and their pupils
15 May 2025This judgment clarifies that, for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, sex-based rights and protections are grounded in biological sex. That is, the word 'woman' and 'man' refer to biological sex.
Why do probationary periods matter?
15 May 2025Whilst the recruitment process is an important part of selecting the right person for the job, the probationary period is critical for evaluating new staff members and ensuring they are the right fit - both professionally and culturally for your school.
Upcoming company law requirements for Academy Trusts: prepare for new ID verification rules
15 May 2025The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 is bringing important changes that will affect how academy trusts manage and report key company information through Companies House.
Will creative contractual strategies help deliver resilience in schools?
03 Apr 2025The road ahead may be challenging, but with bold, innovative thinking, schools can position themselves to thrive in an unpredictable future.DfE introduces new 'Form N' to streamline consent process for academies to open third-party operated nurseries on school sites.
03 Apr 2025This is the result of the recent Labour push to make nursery places available, and the introduction of funding by the Department for Education (DfE) to facilitate this.Education policy changes: accountability reform
03 Apr 2025The Labour government has introduced several significant policy changes with the aim of improving educational outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged and vulnerable children.
