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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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Back to School, Your School HR Priorities for the New Academic Year
Culture, Employee Experience, and Retention in MATs: Why Recruitment Depends on Closing the Gap

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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The People and Payroll Hierarchy of Needs in Schools and MATs

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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Building a Culture of Support: Prioritising Staff Wellbeing in Schools

17th November 2025 | People Matters | HR & Employment Law | Occupational Health & Wellbeing

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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