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At Narrow Quay HR we have recently assisted a number of independent schools with collective consultations. Reasons to consult have included potential redundancies, changes to terms and conditions or changes to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

A recent Court of Appeal decision offers reassurance to school employers that external job applicants are not protected by whistleblowing detriment laws, but a cautious approach to complaints in recruitment remains advisable.

Media headlines have dramatised the recent statutory government guidance, which allows local authorities flexibility to use capital receipts from qualifying asset sales to fund revenue costs. It has been confirmed that this could include funds generated by local authorities in disposing of school playing fields. 

Holidays are supposed to be all about fun and relaxation. Sadly, sometimes things go wrong, and accidents or illnesses can turn your dream getaway into a nightmare.

From the early 1990s, PFI (or Private Finance Initiative) projects were used by the Government to help regenerate school estates across the country. 

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has updated its interim advice to clarify how the judgment affects workplace facilities.