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.
12th November 2026 | HR & Employment Law
Featured
Sickness Absence Through a Strategic Lens: What's It Really Costing Your School?
When a member of staff calls in sick, the immediate cost can seem relatively straightforward: arranging cover, adjusting timetables and managing...
(1)_1000.png)
9th November 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking
Featured
The Rise of the Manosphere: Are Governors Prepared for the Impact on School Culture?
From new regulations, safeguarding structures and age-appropriate learning, find out how the manosphere is affecting schools and trusts, and what...
_1000.png)
5th November 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Featured
Safeguarding FAQs: Ask the Experts
Ahead of our Annual Safeguarding Virtual Conference, our safeguarding experts explored the importance of challenging assumptions, strengthening...
8th January 2018 | Data Protection
GDPR and its application to schools
With the recent worldwide cyber-attack hitting the news, many of us will be turning our attention to IT security and the proper use of our IT systems,...
28th June 2017 | Data Protection
Cyber Attack: Are your IT policies up to scratch?
With the recent worldwide cyber-attack hitting the news, many of us will be turning our attention to IT security and the proper use of our IT systems,...
22nd May 2017 |
Parents can be prosecuted for term time holidays
The Supreme Court has ruled, after a much awaited decision, that parents who take their children out of school to go on holiday can be prosecuted.
5th January 2017 |
Snow Days
We hope you all had a restful Christmas break and are looking forward to the new year ahead. With January now upon us, we thought you might benefit...
6th December 2016 |
School fined for safety failings at summer camp
A school in Kent has been fined for safety failings at a summer activity camp after a seven-year-old boy had to be given CPR after coming into...
6th December 2016 | HR & Employment Law
The downside of a Christmas party
With the festive season in full swing, many of you will have Christmas parties and celebrations to look forward to with your staff in the run up to...
6th October 2016 | HR & Employment Law
Disability Discrimination and Protecting Pay
If you had a teacher who could no longer teach because of a disability and you moved them into a support role, could it be discriminatory not to...
16th September 2016 |
School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions 2016
As you may be aware, the DfE has now published the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document 2016 (and accompanying guidance) which will come...
22nd April 2016 |
Multi Academy Trusts - The choice is yours
Over the last 18 months, we've had a growing number of schools contact us about MATs (Multi Academy Trusts). Either about joining one; or because they...
21st October 2015 |
Teachers’ Pay Reviews
With the end of October rapidly approaching teachers’ annual appraisals should be in full swing, with a view to performance related pay decisions...
12th October 2015 |
End of year reviews and target setting - get SMART!
Now that the new academic year is in full swing, it is important for line managers to meet with members of teaching staff to conclude the appraisal...
24th September 2015 |
Time off for Religious Festivals
Many schools may be aware that there are a number of religious festivals that take place at this time of year (or that are due to take place shortly)...