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 | People Matters HR & Employment Law | HR & People Strategy | Employment Rights Act
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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27th May 2026 | People Matters | HR & Employment Law | HR & People Strategy
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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26th April 2026 | HR & Employment Law | HR & People Strategy | Payroll
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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25th February 2026 | HR & Employment Law | People Matters | HR & People Strategy
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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17th November 2025 | People Matters | HR & Employment Law | HR & People Strategy
Building a Culture of Support: Prioritising Staff Wellbeing in Schools
In this blog, we'll share the summary notes from our HR and Employment Law Sofa Session from the 19th November, delivered by our resident expert,...
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12th September 2025 | HR & Employment Law | UK Work Permits | HR & People Strategy
Building an Effective People Strategy in Education: 5 Key Starting Points
In this blog, we'll explore five key starting points of a successful people strategy within the education sector and discuss how this can help schools...