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Can We Begin to Reopen Our Sports or Arts Facilities for Commercial Lettings?

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

We are aware that many schools have suffered financial losses under commercial lettings arrangements, whether with regards to the hire of music or drama facilities or, in most cases, sports and/or leisure facilities.

Can We Begin to Reopen Our Sports or Arts Facilities for Commercial Lettings?

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Can We Offer Wraparound Provision and Extra-Curricular Activities?

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

With a return to face to face teaching for pupils, schools are likely considering their provision of wraparound and extra-curricular activities.

Can We Offer Wraparound Provision and Extra-Curricular Activities?

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Data Protection

Coronavirus - Test & Trace FAQs for Academies & Maintained Schools

Tuesday, 29 September 2020

Navigating data protection compliance often requires a careful balance between the rights and wishes of individuals on the one hand against the wider benefits of using and sharing personal data.

Coronavirus - Test & Trace FAQs for Academies & Maintained Schools

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Cyber Security in the Education Sector

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recently issued an alert to the education sector regarding the increase in targeted cyber-attacks.

Cyber Security in the Education Sector

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Education, Health and Care Plans FAQs for Academies & MATs

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

We answer some of our most frequently asked questions surrounding Education Health and Care Plans.

Education, Health and Care Plans FAQs for Academies & MATs

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Employment

Employment Rates Round-up - What Academies and Schools Need to Know

Friday, 23 April 2021

April brings the annual increase to rates and limits such as compensation limits, National Living Wage, and more. We've set out the changes academies and schools need to know.

Employment Rates Round-up - What Academies and Schools Need to Know

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Extra-Curricular Activities and Hiring School Premises to Third Parties

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Schools are permitted to work with external coaches, clubs and organisations for both curricular and extra-curricular activities if they are satisfied that it is safe to do so.

Extra-Curricular Activities and Hiring School Premises to Third Parties

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Guidance on ESS' SIMS Contract Renewal

Thursday, 16 December 2021

Education Software Solutions Ltd (ESS) recently took the decision to change the renewal term for its SIMS Annual Entitlement contracts from one year to three years.

Guidance on ESS' SIMS Contract Renewal

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How to Tackle Harassment and Sexual Harassment at Work

Friday, 28 February 2020

All schools have a duty of care to protect their workers' health and safety. Schools will be legally liable for harassment in the workplace if they have not taken reasonable steps to prevent it.

Sexual Harassment

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Remote Learning FAQs for Academies

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

We answer to some of your most frequently asked questions surrounding remote learning.

Remote Learning FAQs for Academies

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What Sports Can Schools Now Offer and to Whom?

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

It is a truth universally acknowledged that physical activity supports pupils' physical and mental health and wellbeing, and schools are encouraged to incorporate a return of physical education into its curriculum.

What Sports Can Schools Now Offer and to Whom?

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When Can Pupils Return to Educational Visits?

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Government guidance recognises the benefits of educational visits for children's education development, as well as their mental health and wellbeing.

When Can Pupils Return to Educational Visits?