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Teacher’s suspension breached the implied term of trust and confidence
Teacher’s suspension breached the implied term of trust and confidence The suspension of a teacher was a fundamental breach of the implied term of trust and confidence entitling her to resign and trea...
How to challenge Ofsted reports
How to challenge Ofsted reports Liz Timmins explains for Academy Today what a school can do to prevent publication of an Ofsted report. You can read Liz's article here.
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National recognition for Doyle Clayton’s Education team
...Schools), ISBA (The Independent Schools' Bursars Association) and the Sixth Form Colleges Association. The team in addition advises individuals employed by schools, colleges and universities. Sim...
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Employer unaware of link between misconduct and disability still liable for discrimination
Employer unaware of link between misconduct and disability still liable for discrimination An employer who dismissed an employee for gross misconduct has been found liable for discrimination arising f...
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London #1 for foreign students! Student visas ….hmm
London #1 for foreign students! Student visas ….hmm Is London still the best place to study for international students despite the UK’s tough student immigration system? ‘Great education’, ‘amazing j...
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New Immigration Rules - 6 July 2018
...schools, colleges and universities. What do the changes to the immigration rules mean for Croatian nationals? As of 1 July 2018, Croatian nationals will fully benefit from free movement ...
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Whistleblowing disclosures: wrong to distinguish between information and allegations
Whistleblowing disclosures: wrong to distinguish between information and allegations In order for a disclosure to be protected under the whistleblowing legislation, it has to have sufficient factual c...
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Tier 4 Sponsors – life at the sharp end of Home Office Compliance
...schools - all subject to Tier 4 of the Points Based system, have a particularly prescriptive and costly time if they want to sponsor international students and tap into the income received from fees a...
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New Immigration Rules in force - 29 March 2019 onwards
New Immigration Rules in force - 29 March 2019 onwards What are the requirements to be a Tier 4 VISA applicant?The final push by Theresa May’s Government for a Brexit deal this month has not held back...
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Teacher’s suspension did not breach implied term of trust and confidence
Teacher’s suspension did not breach implied term of trust and confidence A school did not breach the implied term of trust and confidence when it suspended a teacher pending investigation of allegatio...
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Gay head teacher succeeds in unfair dismissal and discrimination claims due to biased disciplinary process
Gay head teacher succeeds in unfair dismissal and discrimination claims due to biased disciplinary process Serious failings and bias throughout the disciplinary process entitled a gay head teacher to ...
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Cap on public sector exit payments back on the agenda
...schools, academies and other public sector employers such as the Civil Service, the NHS, police forces and local government. The cap will apply to both existing and new employees. The de...
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Landmark review on school exclusions – what schools and colleges need to know
...schools use their powers to exclude children correctly. It has accepted all the Timpson review’s recommendations in principle and has set out how it plans to support children, schools and alternative ...
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Employers cannot pro-rate holiday entitlement for part-year workers
...Schools and colleges and other employers who employ workers on permanent contracts to work part of the year will need to review the way they calculate holiday pay. Continuing to calculate holiday usin...
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UK’s post-Brexit immigration system: Government publishes key policy statement
...schools, further education colleges and universities which do not currently hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence and who want to enrol EU students should therefore consider applying now to be an approved spo...
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Impact of the UK’s post-Brexit immigration system on schools and colleges
...schools and colleges. Here is our guide to the key points that schools and colleges need to be aware of, plus how you can prepare for the UK’s post-Brexit visa system. What are the Key Changes expect...
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Final marks to be set by teachers for Summer 2020 exams… a guide for students
...schools and colleges be setting additional work to inform the grades? There is no requirement for schools and colleges to set additional mock exams or homework tasks. What evidence will be sub...
Government publishes roadmap for bringing the UK out of lockdown
...schools to reopen for all pupils, the Government will amend its guidance to clarify that paid nannies and childminders can work, subject to being able to comply with COVID-19 Secure guidelines. This i...
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Harpur Trust holiday pay case to be heard by the Supreme Court
Harpur Trust holiday pay case to be heard by the Supreme Court Many schools will be relieved to hear that the Supreme Court has now given permission to hear an appeal in the key holiday pay case of Ha...
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Back to school in the “new normal” – our top tips for getting ready for September
...schools. The main message is that schools should carry out a thorough risk assessment and take sensible and proportionate measures to ensure safety, but full attendance is expected - any ...