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EU Citizens, Brexit and Your School

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Before Christmas, the first phase of negotiations on Britain's exit from the EU were agreed in sufficient enough detail to allow the talks to move forward. One of the topics covered was the rights of EU citizens living in the UK and UK citizens living in.

EU Citizens, Brexit and Your School
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Altering or Developing Your School Site

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Academies may need to carry out alterations to their premises or develop their sites for a number of reasons including repairs, expansion of the site to accommodate more pupils and as a result of Big Lottery or Condition Improvement Funding.

Altering or Developing Your School Site
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Greater Scrutiny on Section 19 Minibus Permit Applications

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

The regulations that govern school minibuses are complicated and the consequences for non-compliance can be incredibly serious.

Greater Scrutiny on Section 19 Minibus Permit Applications
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Update on Gender Pay Reporting

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

The Department for Education (DfE) became the first government department to comply with its obligation to publish data on the gender and bonus pay gap.

Update on Gender Pay Reporting
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Can Boys and Girls Be Segregated at School?

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

It is clear that strict segregation of pupils is no longer acceptable...

Can Boys and Girls Be Segregated at School?
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Reminder to Report Serious Incidents as New Charity Commission Guidance is Published

Friday, 13 October 2017

Academy Trusts should be aware of their duty under their funding agreements to comply with charity law and Charity Commission guidance.

Reminder to Report Serious Incidents as New Charity Commission Guidance is Published
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Does Your Academy Trust Prevent Staff and Governors from Using Their Personal Email Addresses?

Friday, 13 October 2017

This is a data protection issue which is not often appreciated by academy trusts.

Does Your Academy Trust Prevent Staff and Governors from Using Their Personal Email Addresses?
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Transitions Between Year 12 and 13 - Are Your Practices Lawful?

Friday, 13 October 2017

You may be aware of the recent news articles about a group of parents who brought judicial review proceedings against a school that did not permit pupils to continue into Year 13 when their academic performance failed to meet the required standard.

Transitions Between Year 12 and 13 - Are Your Practices Lawful?
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Data Protection Concerns for Academies

Thursday, 22 June 2017

We have been advising academies recently on some of the data protection related issues which you may find helpful for your school.

Data Protection Concerns for Academies
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Dealing with the Immediate Aftermath of a Terrorist Incident

Thursday, 22 June 2017

The experiences of the pupils from St John's & St Francis Church School in Bridgwater, who were on a trip to the Houses of Parliament during the Westminster attack, and the more recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London...

Dealing with the Immediate Aftermath of a Terrorist Incident
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Gross Negligence - Can Employees Be Disciplined for Failing to Act?

Thursday, 22 June 2017

Schools will always have considered taking disciplinary action against staff where an employee has failed to report safeguarding concerns or has failed to highlight any circumstance that may pose a risk or an increased risk to children.

Gross Negligence - Can Employees Be Disciplined for Failing to Act?
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The Land Aspects of Academy Conversions for Church Schools

Friday, 21 April 2017

Voluntary aided and voluntary controlled schools (Church Schools) are schools run or supported by the applicable local Diocese.

The Land Aspects of Academy Conversions for Church Schools
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A Change in the Landscape - The Trade Union Act 2016

Friday, 21 April 2017

A number of the key provisions of the Trade Union Act 2016 came into force on 1 March 2017. Not surprisingly the passage of the Act through parliament was controversial and it was subject to a number of amendments before reaching its final form.

A Change in the Landscape - The Trade Union Act 2016
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Regulatory Update - Changes to Be Aware of

Friday, 21 April 2017

Here is a quick round up of some key regulatory compliance changes over the last term.

Regulatory Update - Changes to Be Aware of
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Gross Negligence - When Can Employees be Dismissed for Failing to Act?

Friday, 21 April 2017

Court of Appeal upholds decision to dismiss a manager for gross misconduct for their failure to correct an employee's misconduct and failing to report it to senior management.

Gross Negligence - When Can Employees be Dismissed for Failing to Act?
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