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Mental Health in Schools - the Response to a Developing Crisis

Friday, 16 June 2017

Louise Gilmer explores mental health in schools and the proposed measures which may help to alleviate the problem.

Mental Health in Schools - the Response to a Developing Crisis

Articles & Blogs Data Protection Independent Schools Information Law

Cyber Security

Friday, 02 June 2017

Andrew Gaille explores some of the steps that schools should be taking to manage cyber security risks

Cyber Security

Articles & Blogs Employment Further Education Independent Schools

Teachers' Strike - How Much Can Employers Deduct from Pay and Are There any Wider Implications?

Friday, 02 June 2017

If teachers lawfully strike for one day, at what rate can the school or college make a deduction of pay?

Teachers' Strike - How Much Can Employers Deduct from Pay and Are There any Wider Implications?

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Regulatory Update - 4 Changes to Be Aware of

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

As we move into the Easter holiday, here is a quick round up of some key regulatory compliance changes over the last term.

Independent Schools

Articles & Blogs Employment Independent Schools

Engaging Self-Employed Contractors? What You Need to Consider

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

As the trend of legal decisions establishing worker status continues, should you reconsider your arrangements for employing self-employed contractors?

Employment Law

Articles & Blogs Debt Recovery Independent Schools

Voluntary Legal Charges - An Alternative Approach to Recovering Unpaid Fees

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Are you confident you have effective measures in place to work with parents who are struggling to pay their school fees?

Voluntary Legal Charges - An Alternative Approach to Recovering Unpaid Fees

Articles & Blogs Immigration Independent Schools

New Criminal Records Checks for Tier 2 Visas - What Does It Mean for You?

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

From 6 April 2017, nursery, primary and secondary school teachers applying for Tier 2 visas outside the UK will need to provide criminal record certificates in support of their applications.

Immigration Law

Articles & Blogs Data Protection Independent Schools Information Law

Data Protection - Are You Compliant?

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

There have been some recent developments around data protection law. What are they and what do you need to do?

Data Protection - Are You Compliant?

Articles & Blogs Immigration Independent Schools

Important Changes to Tier 4 from April 2017 - What You Need to Know

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

On 16 March, the Home Office published 269 pages of changes to the Immigration Rules. Buried in the detail are some significant changes for independent school sponsors.

Immigration Law

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The Minefields of School Uniforms

Friday, 24 February 2017

School uniform, we are told, plays an invaluable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone.

The Minefields of School Uniforms

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Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - Internal Review

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has had a tumultuous start. Now, two and half years later, we consider the Chair's report on progress so far.

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - Internal Review

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Recruiting Overseas Students - what to expect for 2017?

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Brexit, a new Prime Minister, a new Home Secretary, concerns around high level of immigration, a consultation on reducing student immigration numbers anticipated


Articles & Blogs Data Protection Independent Schools Information Law

Is Your School Fulfilling its Data Protection Obligation to Provide Privacy Notices?

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Under data protection law, schools must be transparent with individuals about the data which is held about them.


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Big Issues for Minibuses - Is Your School Compliant?

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Whilst minibuses have always been a complex issue for schools, the latest ISI Handbook clarifies that compliance with correct licensing for minibuses and drivers


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Final Gender Pay Gap Regulations Published

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

The government has now published the much anticipated and long awaited final draft of the Gender Pay Gap Reporting regulations.