Insights
Updated support and intervention guidance
18 Dec 2024Prior to the publication of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill on 17 December 2024, the DfE had already updated its guidance entitled 'Schools Causing Concern' guidance as part of its wider strategy around school improvement and academisation.
New Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill introduced - what are the implications for academies and maintained schools?
18 Dec 2024The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the House of Commons on 17 December 2024.
The School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2024: key changes
02 Dec 2024The Department for Education has published the 2024 School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, which will come into force on 8 November 2024. The key updates focus on performance-related PPA time, and the 2024 pay award.
Education Policy update for Academies and Maintained Schools
25 Sept 2024The Government started the new school year with an announcement about changes to the Ofsted grading system. From 2 September 2024 all schools in England will no longer receive Ofsted single headline grades.
New law on sexual harassment to come into force in October
19 Sept 2024Under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, schools will be under a new duty from 26 October 2024 to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of staff in the course of their employment.
Handling confidential information in schools: key lessons from a recent case
19 Sept 2024A recent judicial review brought by a headteacher sacked for sharing sensitive information, has underlined the importance of maintaining confidentiality in schools.
