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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.
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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.
30th September 2026 | People Matters | Payroll
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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...
25th September 2026 | HR & Employment Law
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October 2026 Changes Schools and Trusts Need to Prepare For
In this blog, we consider how the reforms to trade unions, employment tribunal claim times, and employer liability to prevent harassment will affect...
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...
14th April 2015 |
Employment Law Updates - April 2015
There are some significant changes to employment law as of 5 April 2015, particularly in the area of family leave. The headline news is the...
24th March 2015 |
Construction Design and Management (CDM) - Regulation Change
The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007 have been amended and CDM 2015 will be released on 6th April 2015.