keeping you in the know
Blogs covering compliance and HR for schools and trusts
From KCSIE updates to Ofsted changes, our regular blogs will keep you informed on what's happening across the sector.
9th September 2026 | HR & Employment Law | People Matters | | DBS & SMC
Back to School, Your School HR Priorities for the New Academic Year
The start of the academic year is the best strategic planning window school and trust leaders get. This blog sets out where to focus - HR foundations,...
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1st June 2026 | | HR & Employment Law |
Fixed term contracts, zero-hours arrangements and casual worker agreements in schools/ trusts
In this blog, we consider how the new protections and obligations for employers under the ERA will impact schools/trusts using fixed-term contracts,...
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27th May 2026 | People Matters | HR & Employment Law | | DBS & SMC | Occupational Health & Wellbeing
Culture, Employee Experience, and Retention in MATs: Why Recruitment Depends on Closing the Gap
Rising workloads, increased responsibilities, and a lack of support all contribute to declining retention and the strengthening of MAT culture. Read...
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5th May 2026 | HR & Employment Law | |
Unfair Dismissal Changes and How to Prepare
The ERA is introducing increased worker protections and in this article we will focus on the forthcoming changes to unfair dismissal and how to...
26th April 2026 | HR & Employment Law |
6 top tips for dealing with workplace conflict in schools before it escalates
Because conflict in schools rarely begins with one big dramatic moment, and is far more likely to grow slowly through strained conversations, crossed...
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26th April 2026 | HR & Employment Law | | Payroll | Occupational Health & Wellbeing
The People and Payroll Hierarchy of Needs in Schools and MATs
People sit at the heart of every education setting. In this blog, we explore the People and Payroll Hierarchy of Needs and why getting the basics...
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14th April 2026 | HR & Employment Law | |
Whistleblowing Protections for Sexual Harassment from April 2026
The ERA has introduced increased worker protections, and in this article, we will focus on the new protections for sexual harassment. From 6 April...
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25th February 2026 | HR & Employment Law | People Matters | | DBS & SMC
How Schools and Academy Trusts Can Improve Their Recruitment Strategy
In this blog, we will explore effective strategies that school and academy trust leaders can use to attract top talent and sustain a strong,...
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23rd February 2026 | | HR & Employment Law
Employment Rights Act: What's coming in April and How Can You Prepare?
Over the coming months, we’ll unpack key changes, timelines, and practical steps your HR or leadership team in a school or multi-academy trust (MAT)...
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15th January 2026 | | HR & Employment Law
Employment Rights Act: Key changes to Trade Union legislation coming soon
The latest ERA implementation explains the imminent changes to trade union legislation, and several things that schools, trusts and colleges should do...
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18th December 2025 | | HR & Employment Law
Employment Rights Bill Gains Royal Assent! Here's What You Need to Know
On Tuesday 16th December 2025, the Employment Rights Bill was finally passed in Parliament and today, it has received Royal Assent! It is now the...
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1st December 2025 | | HR & Employment Law
“Day-One” Unfair Dismissal Rights Scrapped - Employment Rights Bill Update
On 27 November 2025, the UK government altered a flagship commitment in the Employment Rights Bill and dropped plans to grant most workers protection...
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25th November 2025 | | HR & Employment Law
Your Voice Matters: Join the Employment Rights Bill Consultations
In this post, we look at the four ERB Consultations that have been launched by the government and set out links to the consultations so that you can...