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Ofsted's Inspection Practice Changes

Monday, 03 July 2023

On 12 June, Ofsted provided more detail around their hailed changes to their inspection practices. The changes, while not altogether seismic or particularly detailed at this stage, at least provide some insight into what lies ahead.

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New Statutory Guidance on Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in Force From 1 September 2023

Monday, 03 July 2023

The DfE has published new statutory guidance on Suspension and Permanent Exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement, which will come into force on 1 September 2023.

New Statutory Guidance on Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in Force From 1 September 2023

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Robust Line Management Versus Bullying - How Far is too Far?

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Maintaining a positive workplace culture is essential for any school's success. Unfortunately, the line between strong management and bullying can become blurred.

Robust Line Management Versus Bullying - How Far is too Far?

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School PFI Contracts - Make Sure You are Planning for Their Expiry

Monday, 22 May 2023

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

School PFI Contracts - Make Sure You are Planning for Their Expiry

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Ofsted's Plans to Reform Approach to 'Safeguarding' Judgements

Monday, 22 May 2023

In her statement published on 21 April 2023, HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman commented on calls to reform school inspections.

Ofsted's Plans to Reform Approach to 'Safeguarding' Judgements

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Academies Regulatory and Commissioning Review

Monday, 22 May 2023

The DfE has now published the outcome of the Academies Regulatory and Commissioning Review.

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AI and the Education Sector - Changing Times

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Until recently, to most of us in the education sector artificial intelligence (AI) was a somewhat abstract concept. However, that abstract concept has become dramatically real with the launch and widespread use of ChatGPT and similar products.

AI and the Education Sector - Changing Times

Energy Efficiency Requirements - Countdown to Changes Affecting the Leasing of Property

Monday, 20 March 2023

Granting leases of school property to third parties is commonplace for academies. They are often fundamental to the management of an estate (such as nurseries and sports facilities etc) as well as providing a welcome additional revenue source.

Energy Efficiency Requirements - Countdown to Changes Affecting the Leasing of Property

Government Intervention with Local Authorities with Severe SEND High Needs Funding Deficits

Monday, 20 March 2023

Since 2019-20, there has been a significant increase of 40% in high needs funding, to a national total of £9.1 bn in 2022-23.

Government Intervention with Local Authorities with Severe SEND High Needs Funding Deficits

The Government's Policy Paper on SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan

Monday, 20 March 2023

On the 2 March, the DfE published the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan (the Plan).

The Government's Policy Paper on SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan

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Dealing with Workplace Conflict

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Is conflict a seemingly inevitable part of the workplace? What could your school do to resolve conflict and create a more harmonious working environment?

VWV Produces Template Response to Part-Year Worker Holiday Entitlement Consultation

Monday, 13 February 2023

The Government is consulting on a proposal to change the way holiday entitlement works for permanently-retained part-year and irregular hours workers.

VWV Produces Template Response to Part-Year Worker Holiday Entitlement Consultation

Employers Prepare for Teacher Strike Disruption

Friday, 27 January 2023

Preparations for strike days will be well underway at affected schools. It is also sensible to consider the potential impact on employers more generally.

Employers Prepare for Teacher Strike Disruption

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Managing Industrial Action in Your Academy or Maintained School - FAQs

Friday, 20 January 2023

In these FAQs we consider some of the practical issues which schools are facing in managing the strike action and the questions our clients have been raising with us

Managing Industrial Action in Your Academy or Maintained School - FAQs

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Ballots for Industrial Action - FAQs for Academies

Friday, 20 January 2023

In these FAQs we consider the more technical requirements around balloting and industrial action.

Ballots for Industrial Action - FAQs for Academies

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