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Workplace Mediation - Helpful Information for Employers

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

The ACAS report Estimating the costs of workplace conflict was published in May 2021, and headline statistics were a wake-up call to look at how conflict at work can be better managed.

Workplace Mediation - Helpful Information for Employers
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A Timely Reminder to Review Outsourcing Arrangements for Admission and Exclusion Hearings

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

A recently upheld Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman complaint by a parent has reinforced the need for schools to review the quality of services offered by external organisations and local authorities in arranging Admission Appeal Hearings.

A Timely Reminder to Review Outsourcing Arrangements for Admission and Exclusion Hearings
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What Does the Schools Bill Mean for You?

Friday, 27 May 2022

The Schools Bill has now been introduced to Parliament and has received its second reading in the House of Lords.

What Does the Schools Bill Mean for You?
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DfE Publishes New 'Working Together to Improve School Attendance' Guidance

Wednesday, 25 May 2022

The DfE has published new guidance for schools in tackling school attendance that will come into force from September 2022 (the guidance).

DfE Publishes New 'Working Together to Improve School Attendance' Guidance
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How to Manage Your School's Reputation (and Why Does it Matter?)

Thursday, 12 May 2022

A school's reputation is one of its key assets and something that must be protected. There can be grave consequences for schools that do not effectively manage their reputation and take the necessary measures to protect it.

How to Manage Your School's Reputation (and Why Does it Matter?)
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Remote Access Meetings/Hearings in the Exclusion Process Have Now Ended

Thursday, 31 March 2022

As a result of the pandemic, the DfE made temporary changes to the School Discipline (Pupil Exclusions and Reviews)(England) Regulations 2012 (Regulations) to permit meetings/hearings to take place by 'remote access'.

Remote Access Meetings/Hearings in the Exclusion Process Have Now Ended
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Narrow Quay HR - HR Consultants Who Truly Understand Schools

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Are you looking for additional HR support for your school or trust?

NQHR - HR Consultants Who Truly Understand Schools
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Schools White Paper Published - What Does this Mean for the Academies Programme?

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

This week brought the publication of the DfE's White Paper: Opportunity For All - Strong Schools with Great Teachers for Your Child. We focus on Chapter 4, which deals with the school system and predominantly, the academies programme.

Schools White Paper Published - What Does this Mean for the Academies Programme?
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Are You Considering a Merger of Your Multi Academy Trust?

Friday, 18 March 2022

We are seeing a steep rise in the number of multi academy trusts (MATs) looking to merge with another MAT.

Are You Considering a Merger of Your Multi Academy Trust?
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IICSA Residential Schools Investigation Report

Thursday, 03 March 2022

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published its long-awaited and comprehensive 227 page report on its investigation into residential schools.

IICSA Residential Schools Investigation Report
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How Should a Disciplinary and Grievance Panel Arrive at Their Conclusions?

Monday, 21 February 2022

Our Narrow Quay HR consultants take a look at some of the areas to consider when managing a hearing and when HR support can be helpful.

How Should a Disciplinary and Grievance Panel Arrive at Their Conclusions?
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Is Your School Protected Against a Data Breach?

Thursday, 17 February 2022

More schools are getting in contact because they are concerned that they have suffered a data breach.

Is Your School Protected Against a Data Breach?
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Will the Health and Social Care Levy Cost More than Anticipated?

Thursday, 17 February 2022

The 2021/22 pay award for Green Book employees remains unresolved and ballots are continuing this month.

Will the Health and Social Care Levy Cost More than Anticipated?
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Consultations on Changes to KCSIE, Behaviour, Exclusions and Admission Appeals Guidance are Underway

Thursday, 17 February 2022

The DfE is currently conducting a number of consultations, with the aim of providing clearer and more consistent guidance, and to propose changes, on safeguarding, behaviour, exclusions and admission appeals.

Consultations on Changes to KCSIE, Behaviour, Exclusions and Admission Appeals Guidance are Underway
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Statutory Guidance Published on the Cost of School Uniforms

Friday, 10 December 2021

Many schools will be aware that Parliament passed a new law this year in relation to school uniforms.

Statutory Guidance Published on the Cost of School Uniforms
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