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As the calendar year begins, it’s a good time for schools to take stock of recent guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This article highlights some key areas of recent focus, offering a practical overview of how schools can stay compliant. 

Following last year’s Department for Education (DfE) consultation on the use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions, new regulations have been introduced that impose legal duties on schools to record and report incidents, supported by updated DfE guidance.

New government analysis highlights the expected tribunal impact of reducing the qualifying period and removing the compensation cap, with implementation planned for 2027.

EAT clarifies when collective consultation duties are triggered, focusing on proposals rather than hindsight.

The EAT confirms the wide discretion tribunals have when deciding whether to extend time, including how delay affects evidence and reputational considerations.

2026 is set to bring significant changes to employment law in England and Wales, creating new challenges and opportunities for employers.