Whilst the final regulations are yet to be published, mandatory gender pay gap reporting for large private and public sector employers is expected to be brought into effect by April 2017.
The government has published new non-statutory guidance which provides practical advice to schools on dealing with strike action and how to keep schools open on strike days
The Information Commissioner's Office, or ICO, (the data protection regulator) has recently fined a GP surgery in Hertfordshire £40,000, for disclosing too much
A new edition of the Academies Financial Handbook came into force on 1 September 2016. Whilst the Handbook does not change the rules relating to consent
In a written ministerial statement published by the Education Secretary, Justine Greening, on the 27 October, the Education for All Bill was axed. This moves away
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that an Employment Tribunal can consider whether a restricted reporting order (RRO) can be varied or revoked even after a claim has been withdrawn.
The Education (Pupil Registration)(England) Regulations 2006 (the Regulations) have been amended. The revised Regulations, The Education (Pupil Registration)(England) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 will come into effect on 1 September 2016
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that an Employment Tribunal (ET) must reconsider whether it is possible for a profound 'belief in the proper and efficient use of public money...
In April 2016, the Home Office published new statutory guidance on female genital mutilation ('FGM') replacing Female Genital Mutilation: Guidelines to protect children and women (2014).
Jaime Hobday has a look at ensuring compliance with the new requirements. The new academies financial handbook, which applies with effect from 1 September 2016, continues to emphasise
As of September 2016 the new Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance (KCSIE) will commence. It is important that you are aware of the main changes that may be relevant to you.
Parents, pupils and staff have the right to receive the personal data which your school holds about them. This is known as the right to make a subject access request (SAR) under the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA).
