Blogs and Guidance
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We hope everyone has enjoyed their half term. Good luck to all schools who are returning to a phased opening next week and if you require any advice and assistance on homeworking or handling data whilst transitioning back into the workplace, please do email or call us and we will be able to assist you.
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and has come at a time when many people are struggling with the current situation of the coronavirus and lockdown, for one reason or another.
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From the week commencing 1st June at the earliest, the government has asked schools to open to selected year groups. In order to do this schools are required to complete a risk assessment and follow guidance as to how this can be done safely.
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As we start moving towards the easing of lockdown measures, we wish to update you with a few new developments.
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This series of newsletters covers the advice regarding the management of school premises during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and includes The Department for Education (DfE) latest guidance to help schools achieve good estate management.
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Welcome back from Easter break. As everyone is getting settled into a regular routine of homeworking, we wanted to provide a bit of guidance on some common issues: use of Zoom, phishing emails and free school meals.
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is aware that people holding a First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid at work or Emergency Paediatric First Aid at Work qualifications nearing expiry date might experience disruption to access to requalification as a result of the Coronavirus. The HSE has announced that they will be offering a three-month extension to the validity of the qualifications if the Leaner or Trainer/Assessor is unable to requalify.
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During these uncertain times, management teams are having to adapt to a whole new range of operational needs for staff and pupils.
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This is a new and difficult time for staff, parents and pupils alike. Please do rest assured that the DPO team will be able to provide data protection and freedom of information support to your school(s).
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Due to the current climate many schools have seen the rise in flexible working and working from home, more and more of staff find themselves doing so for the first time.