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Guidance on Suspending School Staff

Monday, 24 October 2022

The decision to suspend a member of staff is never easy and the impact can be significant. New guidance has been published on how to manage the process.

Guidance on Suspending School Staff
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Managing Allergies in Schools

Monday, 24 October 2022

Allergies are the most common chronic condition in childhood affecting 5-7% of children. Despite this many schools we speak to are confused about how best to manage allergies.

Managing Allergies in Schools
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Data Protection Concerns Surrounding Attendance Data

Monday, 24 October 2022

A Freedom of Information Act response from the data protection regulator has revealed its views about the Department for Education's daily collection of attendance data.

Data Protection Concerns Surrounding Attendance Data
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Legislation 'On Hold'

Monday, 24 October 2022

It is somewhat trite to say that there is considerable uncertainty in the education sector at the moment. When we started writing this update, we had identified a lack of clarity around proposed legislation, and that is ever more the case.

Legislation 'On Hold'
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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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Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse to Be Published

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

The long-awaited final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse will be published on Thursday 20 October 2022.

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse to Be Published
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Managing Allergies in Schools

Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Food allergies have once again been in the news following the inquest into the death of a mum who died after eating a vegan wrap which contained milk protein.

Managing Allergies in Schools
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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022

Friday, 22 July 2022

Following consultation earlier this year, the new version of Keeping Children Safe in Education has been published and will come into force on 1 September 2022.

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022
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Supreme Court Confirms Part-Year and Irregular Hours Workers Are Entitled to Unreduced Statutory Holiday

Friday, 22 July 2022

The Supreme Court has handed down its much-anticipated judgment in the landmark case of Harpur Trust v Brazel.

Supreme Court Confirms Part-Year and Irregular Hours Workers Are Entitled to Unreduced Statutory Holiday
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New Behaviour Guidance

Friday, 22 July 2022

After the end of term for most independent schools, the Government published updated Behaviour in Schools guidance and also updated its Searching, Screening and Confiscation statutory guidance.

New Behaviour Guidance
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Working Together to Improve School Attendance

Friday, 22 July 2022

The Working together to improve school attendance guidance was published in May and applies from September 2022.

Working Together to Improve School Attendance
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National Minimum Standards for Boarding 2022

Friday, 22 July 2022

On 20 May, the DfE published the long awaited NMSB 2022 which come into force on 5 September 2022.

National Minimum Standards for Boarding 2022
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Term Time Only Staff Holiday Entitlement: Are You Prepared for the Supreme Court Judgment?

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

The Supreme Court judgment in the case of The Harpur Trust v Brazel (Mrs B) is expected to be released in the coming weeks/months. This highly anticipated judgment will resolve the current uncertainty around term time only staff holiday pay entitlement.

Term Time Only Staff Holiday Entitlement: Are You Prepared for the Supreme Court Judgment?
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New Guidance on Political Impartiality in Schools

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

The DfE published new non-statutory guidance on political impartiality in schools in February 2022.

New Guidance on Political Impartiality in Schools
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Homes for Ukraine and Staff Accommodation

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

We are aware of many schools and their staff supporting those arriving in the UK from Ukraine, including considering offering educational places to children and housing under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

Homes for Ukraine and Staff Accommodation
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