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KCSIE 2026: The 'for information' version has been published - what schools need to know before September
06 Aug 2026The Department for Education has now published the 'for information' version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026, ahead of it coming into force on 1 September 2026.

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The TPS contribution rate reduction: why independent schools should review its impact
06 Aug 2026The increase in the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) employer contributions to 28.68% required governing bodies to make difficult decisions. Those decisions were rarely straightforward.

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Preparing for the trade union right of access
06 Aug 2026A significant new right for trade unions to access workplaces comes into force on 30 October 2026, and the Government has now finalised the Code of Practice that will govern it. Schools should prepare for how they are going to approach this from a strategic and logistical perspective.

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What happens to jewellery on divorce?
05 Aug 2026The division of jewellery on divorce can raise complex questions of ownership, value, and family intention. In this article, we explore some of the key considerations for separating couples.

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5 Common misconceptions about divorce and separation in England and Wales
05 Aug 2026It can certainly be said that divorce is one of the most significant and challenging life events a person can experience. We often speak to people who have real misconceptions about how the law operates, which sometimes causes them to have unrealistic expectations and be disappointed when the legal outcome differs from what they anticipated.

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EAT confirms whistleblowers cannot cherry pick which parts of a report to a regulator count as a protected disclosure
05 Aug 2026The EAT has confirmed that whistleblowers cannot rely on selected passages of a disclosure to a regulator in isolation; tribunals are entitled to read the disclosure in full context when assessing the worker's belief in its truth.





