Academies, MATs & Schools

IICSA Residential Schools Investigation Report

Thursday, 03 March 2022

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published its long-awaited and comprehensive 227 page report on its investigation into residential schools.

IICSA Residential Schools Investigation Report

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How Should a Disciplinary and Grievance Panel Arrive at Their Conclusions?

Monday, 21 February 2022

Our Narrow Quay HR consultants take a look at some of the areas to consider when managing a hearing and when HR support can be helpful.

How Should a Disciplinary and Grievance Panel Arrive at Their Conclusions?

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Is Your School Protected Against a Data Breach?

Thursday, 17 February 2022

More schools are getting in contact because they are concerned that they have suffered a data breach.

Is Your School Protected Against a Data Breach?

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Will the Health and Social Care Levy Cost More than Anticipated?

Thursday, 17 February 2022

The 2021/22 pay award for Green Book employees remains unresolved and ballots are continuing this month.

Will the Health and Social Care Levy Cost More than Anticipated?

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Consultations on Changes to KCSIE, Behaviour, Exclusions and Admission Appeals Guidance are Underway

Thursday, 17 February 2022

The DfE is currently conducting a number of consultations, with the aim of providing clearer and more consistent guidance, and to propose changes, on safeguarding, behaviour, exclusions and admission appeals.

Consultations on Changes to KCSIE, Behaviour, Exclusions and Admission Appeals Guidance are Underway

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Statutory Guidance Published on the Cost of School Uniforms

Friday, 10 December 2021

Many schools will be aware that Parliament passed a new law this year in relation to school uniforms.

Statutory Guidance Published on the Cost of School Uniforms

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Trust Partnership - the Alternative to Academy Conversion?

Friday, 03 December 2021

The Department for Education (DfE) has recently published guidance for maintained schools and academy trusts seeking to form partnerships.

Trust Partnership - the Alternative to Academy Conversion?

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Telecoms Apparatus - Requests to Survey

Wednesday, 03 November 2021

Our team takes a look into how academies, schools and higher education institutions should deal with a request to survey from telecoms operators.

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Property Focus - Are You Taking on a New School?

Friday, 12 November 2021

Following the recent change of Education Secretary and publication of plans by councils, we have seen that there still remains a strong vision towards academisation of schools throughout England.

Are You Thinking About Expanding Your Multi Academy Trust?

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New Law Requires School Food to Be Correctly Labelled With Allergens

Thursday, 07 October 2021

After the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 'Natasha's Law' now requires food for direct sale to be fully labelled with all ingredients and allergens - including food produced and sold within schools.

New Law Requires School Food To Be Correctly Labelled With Allergens

Vaccinations for 12-15 Year Olds

Wednesday, 22 September 2021

The long awaited announcement that the COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to 12-15 year olds has finally been made.

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KCSIE 2021 Comes into Effect on 1 September

Friday, 13 August 2021

The widespread acknowledgment that many have suffered abuse without reporting it, has resulted in a new mantra from this year's edition, which can be simply summarised as 'see something, say something'.

KCSIE 2021 Comes into Effect on 1 September

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Academy Trust Handbook 2021 - Are You Ready for the New Edition?

Monday, 12 July 2021

A new Academy Trust Handbook (the Handbook) was recently published and takes effect on 1 September 2021. The Handbook, formerly known as the Academies Financial Handbook, has been rebranded to reflect the wider range of areas covered.

Academy Trust Handbook 2021 - Are You Ready for the New Edition?

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Updated DfE Model Articles of Association for Academy Trusts - So What Has Changed?

Monday, 12 July 2021

The DfE published new model Articles of Association on 30 June 2021. The model itself includes a helpful list of the areas which have been updated. We consider some of the key changes and what the implications might be for your academy trust.

Updated DfE Model Articles of Association for Academy Trusts - So What Has Changed?

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Commentary on Ofsted Review of Sexual Abuse in Academies & Schools

Monday, 12 July 2021

In April, the DfE asked Ofsted to carry out a rapid review into sexual abuse in schools. This was in response to the publication of thousands of testimonies of sexual harassment and violence in schools on the Everyone's Invited website.

Commentary on Ofsted Review of Sexual Abuse in Academies & Schools

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