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Key employment law changes in place from 6 April 2024

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

A number of new and enhanced employment law rights took effect on 6 April 2024. The changes include the new right to unpaid carer's leave, enhanced redundancy protection for family leave returners, and changes to the flexible working regime.

Key employment law changes in place from 6 April 2024
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Is your school's catering contract a 'prime cut' or a 'turkey twizzler'?

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

If done well, the outsourcing of catering provision allows schools to benefit from expertly-run catering facilities, delivering the highest standards of produce and service.

Is your school's catering contract a 'prime cut' or a 'turkey twizzler'?
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New guidance for mobile phone use in schools

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

The DfE published guidance in February 2024 to help schools develop and implement policies to prohibit mobile phone use, along with other similar smart technologies, as part of a plan to "minimise disruption and improve behaviour in classrooms".

New guidance for mobile phone use in schools
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Changes to legal duties on schools regarding pupil registration and attendance

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

The law entitles every child of compulsory school age to an efficient, full-time education suitable to their age, aptitude, and any special educational need they may have.

Changes to legal duties on schools regarding pupil registration and attendance
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Employment law changes ahead

Thursday, 01 February 2024

As the new year gets underway, we have looked at some of the key employment law developments anticipated in 2024.

Employment law changes ahead
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Are paid governors the future?

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

Economic, demographic and political headwinds are presenting independent schools with a financial challenge to operate efficiently and make good commercial decisions to strengthen their positions.

Are paid governors the future?
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The Protect Duty - are you prepared?

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, or so called Protect Duty, was mentioned by King Charles III in his 2023 King's Speech, meaning that it is on the Government's to-do list for the next session.

The Protect Duty - are you prepared?
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Gender Questioning Guidance - what does this mean for schools?

Thursday, 01 February 2024

Following the publication of the long awaited DfE guidance on 19 December 2023, we consider what the guidance says and what this means for schools supporting gender questioning children.

Gender Questioning Guidance - what does this mean for schools?
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Stop Press: Government will introduce a pro-rata mechanism for part-year and irregular-hours workers' holiday entitlement

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Following recent consultations, the government has now confirmed it will make significant changes to the Working Time Regulations next year.

Stop Press: Government will introduce a pro-rata mechanism for part-year and irregular-hours workers' holiday entitlement
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A reminder for schools to be alert to Copyright Infringement

Friday, 03 November 2023

How schools may inadvertently find themselves facing a claim for copyright infringement and what you should be aware of to avoid this.

A reminder for schools to be alert to Copyright Infringement
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What are the recent warning signs for schools boards' governance?

Friday, 03 November 2023

How can schools position themselves to ensure they carry out their fundamental governance responsibilities?

What are the recent warning signs for schools boards' governance?
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Tackling Employee Sickness Absence: Insights from the CIPD Survey 2023

Friday, 03 November 2023

A look at what schools can take away from the latest Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development report on Health and wellbeing at work

Tackling Employee Sickness Absence: Insights from the CIPD Survey 2023
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Immigration roundup - for schools which hold Child Student visa sponsor licences

Friday, 03 November 2023

Updates to Sponsor Management System required by all sponsors

Immigration roundup - for schools which hold Child Student visa sponsor licences
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Public Benefit in Charity Law

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The Supreme Court's pragmatic judgment in a recent case provides clarification on rules for charity business rate relief.

Public Benefit in Charity Law
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Litigation Changes Ahead

Thursday, 29 June 2023

From 1 October 2023, the amount that a successful litigant can recover from the unsuccessful one will be limited by the introduction of a new fixed recoverable costs regime which will apply to most claims worth £10,000-100,000.

Litigation Changes Ahead
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