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Ballots for Industrial Action - FAQs for Academies

Friday, 20 January 2023

In these FAQs we consider the more technical requirements around balloting and industrial action.

Ballots for Industrial Action - FAQs for Academies
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Teachers' Strikes Planned in February and March 2023

Thursday, 19 January 2023

The National Education Union (NEU), which represents around 450,000 teachers, support staff and school leaders, has announced that teachers in England and Wales will strike on seven dates in February and March 2023.

Teachers' Strikes Planned in February and March 2023
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Government Consults on Calculation of Part-Year Worker Holiday Pay

Friday, 13 January 2023

On 12 January 2023 the Government opened consultation on proposals to pro-rate statutory holiday entitlement for part-year workers, in light of last year's Supreme Court judgment in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel.

Government Consults on Calculation of Part-Year Worker Holiday Pay
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Remote Access/Virtual Meetings and Hearings - What Are the Current Rules?

Monday, 21 November 2022

Since the end of March 2022, there has been a growing sense of confusion as to whether and when it is still permissible to hold remote access or virtual meetings and hearings (ie by telephone or video conference).

Remote Access/Virtual Meetings and Hearings - What Are the Current Rules?
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New EHRC Guidance - Preventing Hair Discrimination in Schools

Monday, 28 November 2022

New guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on preventing hair discrimination in schools has been published.

New EHRC Guidance - Preventing Hair Discrimination in Schools
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Reminder - The Role of Members Ahead of Upcoming AGMs

Monday, 05 December 2022

The Members of an Academy Trust are sometimes referred to as the 'custodians of the constitution'. They have a number of statutory duties and rights set out in the Academy Trust's articles of association (the Articles).

Reminder - The Role of Members Ahead of Upcoming AGMs
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Menopause Awareness - How Can Your School Support Employees?

Monday, 21 November 2022

Last month we celebrated World Menopause Day on 18 October, the culmination of a month focusing on menopause, aiming to raise awareness and improve health and wellbeing for women around the World.

Menopause Awareness - How Can Your School Support Employees?
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Processing Applications for Admission for Refugee and Asylum Seeking Children

Monday, 21 November 2022

We know that many of our client schools want to open their doors to refugee and asylum seeking children from the Ukraine and beyond.

Processing Applications for Admission for Refugee and Asylum Seeking Children
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Independent Schools Special Schools and Colleges

IICSA Final Report Released - How Should You Respond?

Friday, 21 October 2022

Amid the clamour surrounding Liz Truss' resignation, the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (the Inquiry) was published on Thursday 20 October 2022, six years and £180 million after it started.

IICSA Final Report Released - How Should You Respond?
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The DfE Publishes New Statutory Guidance on Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions

Thursday, 25 August 2022

In July 2022, the DfE published new statutory guidance on Suspension and Permanent exclusions. In this article, we outline some of the key changes made, and the impact they will have for schools from September.

The DfE Publishes New Statutory Guidance on Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions
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The DfE Publishes New Advice on Behaviour in Schools

Thursday, 25 August 2022

In July 2022, the DfE published new advice on Behaviour in Schools. In this article, we outline some of the key changes made, and the impact they will have for schools from September.

The DfE Publishes New Advice on Behaviour in Schools
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The DfE Published a New School Admission Appeals Code 2022, Along with an Update on the Admission of 'Summer Born Children'

Thursday, 25 August 2022

The new School Admission Appeals Code 2022 has been finalised and published, but in draft form while it is making its way through Parliament. It is intended to come into effect on 1 October 2022.

The DfE Published a New School Admission Appeals Code 2022, Along with an Update on the Admission of 'Summer Born Children'
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New Searching, Screening and Confiscation Advice from the DfE - What Do Schools Need to Know?

Thursday, 25 August 2022

In this article, we summarise the key changes made in the new Searching, Screening and Confiscation advice below, along with actions we recommend schools should take as a result.

New Searching, Screening and Confiscation Advice from the DfE - What Do Schools Need to Know?
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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE) - What Your School Needs to Know

Thursday, 25 August 2022

In this article, we summarise the key changes to KCSIE below, along with actions we recommend schools take now to prepare for September.

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE) - What Your School Needs to Know
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New Department for Education Guidance in Force from September/October 2022 - How We Can Help

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

The DfE has published a raft of new statutory and non-statutory guidance in recent weeks and days, having consulted on many of these earlier this year.

New DfE Guidance in Force from September/October 2022 - How We Can Help
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