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.
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14th October 2026 | Sofa Sessions
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Benedict’s Law in Force: Closing the Compliance Gaps in Allergy Safety
Benedict's Law is now in force, but what challenges are schools and trusts facing now? Read our latest blog.
6th October 2026 | HR & Employment Law
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Beyond Process: What the new proposed ACAS Code could mean for schools and academy trusts
In this blog, we consider the draft ACAS Code and how it could reshape how schools and trusts approach disciplinary and grievance issues, placing...
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30th September 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking
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Future Focus: Governance Challenges on the Horizon
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.
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)...
14th September 2015 |
Change to Working Time - Applicable only for those without a fixed place of work
Following the decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Thursday, you may have seen a lot of information on the news regarding changes to...
17th August 2015 |
STPCD 2015
The STPCD 2015 was published last week and will become effective on 1 September 2015.
15th July 2015 |
Employment Law Updates - July 2015
As the holidays draw closer we thought we'd provide a brief update on recent developments regarding educational employment matters, please see a...
10th July 2015 |
HSE Prosecution - Tallescopes
If your school uses a tallescope or a scaffold tower you should be aware of the following HSE prosecution. Stafford Borough Council was fined after an...
14th April 2015 |
HSE Prosecution
The governors of a school in Kent have been prosecuted after a pupil was severely injured when he was hit by a shot put during a routine multi-sport...