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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.
30th September 2026 | People Matters | Payroll & Pensions
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5 Benefits of a Managed Payroll Service for Academy Trusts
Is payroll taking up more of your trust's time than it should? This article looks at five ways a managed payroll service can help academy trusts save...
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16th September 2026 | People Matters | Payroll & Pensions
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Streamlining Your Payroll Process for Efficiency and Compliance
Payroll is one of the hardest jobs to get right in a school or academy trust. This blog sets out seven practical ways to make payroll run more...
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9th September 2026 | People Matters | HR & Employment Law
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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
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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25th February 2026 | HR & Employment Law | People Matters
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
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,...