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...
19th March 2015 |
Electronic cigarettes have become increasingly popular in the last 12 months but most employers are unsure of how to treat them. On the one hand...
27th February 2015 |
All schools are likely to have at least one pupil or employee who is severely food-allergic, and many schools will have more. Peanut allergy is...
1st December 2014 |
This is one of the employment-related ‘hot topics’ which Ofsted are currently interested in. You may wish to amend your single central records to...
14th November 2014 |
You may already be aware that last week the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled on two very significant cases regarding overtime and commission...
30th October 2014 |
Succession planning aims to secure effective leadership throughout the school hierarchy, with a plan extending into the future to cope with...
20th October 2014 |
Shared Parental Leave (SPL) is a new right that is due to come into force on 1st December 2014 and will enable eligible mothers, fathers, partners and...
1st October 2014 |
On 1 September 2014, the Department for Education (DfE) published updated guidance on supporting pupils at school in England with medical conditions
21st February 2014 |
The UK's headteachers are almost unanimous in saying they do not have enough time to implement their vision for schools, according to a poll by...
20th January 2014 |
To our clients, friends, suppliers & partners: You may have noticed that things look a little different around here. Both our logo and website have...