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The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, proposes significant reforms across various aspects of employment law. Below is a summary of key provisions, organised by topic:

Home Office guidance for sponsors is to be updated on 1 September, requiring holders of student sponsor licences who use agents to recruit international students to be signed up to the Agent Quality Framework.

Merger and acquisition activity in the independent schools sector has surged in 2024/25, marking an exceptional year.

Amidst a backdrop of consolidation in the independent schools' market - and with increased numbers of co-educational independent schools - the Department for Education (DfE) has recently updated its non-statutory guidance for independent schools. 

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.

The Government has confirmed when the major changes will take effect, with phased implementation running into 2027. Independent schools now have a valuable opportunity to plan ahead.