7/6/2026 11:26:32 AM Educating future citizens: rule of law in schools By Clare Wigzell The introduction of specialist free teaching materials for Key Stages 1 to 4 on the rule of law by the Attorney General’s Office is a...
7/3/2026 3:17:16 PM What is 'Education, Education, Education'? By Eleanor Reilly Nearly 30 years ago, the three-word slogan began in political campaigning, as far as I know. It put Tony Blair in Downing Street in 1997...
7/2/2026 8:36:52 AM Consultation opens on holiday pay compliance and enforcement By Amy Berry The Government has launched a new consultation on holiday pay compliance and enforcement as part of its wider Make Work Pay agenda. The...
6/30/2026 2:53:37 PM Beyond policies: what the EHRC's new research means for employers By Katharine Robinson The Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC's) recent research into workplace harassment offers a timely reminder that preventing...
6/23/2026 4:14:23 PM From post to pixels: are easier ballots set to drive more school strikes? By Katharine Robinson Industrial action has already been on the rise, and the Government’s recent reforms are steadily making it easier in practice for trade...
6/23/2026 9:17:42 AM Ban on upwards-only rent reviews: the lease might not be the full truth! By Chris Sharpe For many years, leases have commonly included an upwards-only rent review which means that when the rent is reviewed, typically every...
6/22/2026 12:06:03 PM Too cool for school? Or too hot to handle? By Kara Williams There's no legal maximum temperature for classrooms to hit before Schools can no longer operate. We've seen in the past few years a...
6/17/2026 9:23:51 AM Calling time on social media for under-16s: what the ban might mean for schools By Danielle Francombe The Government has announced plans to ban social media platforms from offering services to under-16s, alongside restrictions on high-risk...
6/16/2026 11:49:51 AM What a potential reduction in teacher pension contributions means for schools By Craig Vincent Recent indications from government suggest schools may soon see a significant drop in employer contributions to the Teachers’ Pension...
6/12/2026 2:53:41 PM Employment Tribunal claims on the rise By Katharine Robinson Employment Tribunal data for 2025/26 highlights a sharp rise in claims and a growing backlog, creating material risks for employers and...
6/8/2026 4:02:28 PM From student visa to permanent role: Key considerations for state schools By Xander May International students can form an important part of a school’s recruitment pipeline. However, their right to work under the Student visa...
6/8/2026 9:51:59 AM The beginning of the end for confidentiality clauses? By Katharine Robinson Over the last year, public sector employers’ use of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements has come under increased scrutiny....