keeping you in the know
From KCSIE updates to Ofsted changes, our regular blogs will keep you informed on what's happening across the sector.

30th September 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking
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Our latest Sofa Session blog explores the key topics that governing boards should have on their agenda and what challenges could be on the horizon.
30th September 2026 | People Matters | Payroll
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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...
25th September 2026 | HR & Employment Law
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In this blog, we consider how the reforms to trade unions, employment tribunal claim times, and employer liability to prevent harassment will affect...
6th July 2020 |
'On The Sofa with Sarah Crouch' | CMIOSH Senior Health & Safety Consultant. We will be running this session on Tuesday the 7th of July at 2:00pm via...
22nd June 2020 | Sofa Sessions
HR: How to Get the Best Out of Your Staff
15th June 2020 | Sofa Sessions
Data Requests Surrounding Admission Appeals and Predicted Grades
9th June 2020 |
On The Sofa with Isthar Pearce' CMIOSH Assistant Head of Health & Safety | Head of Health & Safety Training
5th December 2018 | HR & Employment Law
The ever changing world of Employment Law can be daunting, but that’s where our invaluable Employment Law and HR Advisory service comes into play.
8th January 2018 | Data Protection
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
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
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...