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Government Considering Changing Law on Term-time Holidays
...schools and local authorities." Statutory guidance for schools currently suggests that penalty notices can be used where the pupil’s absence has not been authorised by the school. This is misleading ...
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New National Minimum Wage Rates in Force
New National Minimum Wage Rates in Force Changes to National Minimum Wage rates take effect from today as follows: The standard adult rate (for workers aged 21 and over) increases to £6.70. The devel...
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Government Sets Out Legislative Programme in Queen’s Speech
Government Sets Out Legislative Programme in Queen’s Speech The Government has outlined its legislative programme in today’s Queen’s Speech. The following will be of interest to employers: Trade Unio...
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Election Manifestos: Issues for Employers
Election Manifestos: Issues for Employers Now that election manifestos have been published, we take a look at issues affecting employers. Wages Labour will increase the National Minimum Wage to £8 pe...
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Pupil Aged 14 Required Brain Surgery after Sports Accident
Pupil Aged 14 Required Brain Surgery after Sports Accident The governors of a boys’ school in Tonbridge have been prosecuted after a 14-year-old pupil was severely injured when he was hit by a shot p...
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Tier 1 Visa Key Rule Changes in Force from 6 November 2014
Tier 1 Visa Key Rule Changes in Force from 6 November 2014 As of January 2015: For up to date guidance on all Tier 1 entrepreneur, Tier 1 investor visa applications please click here The Home ...
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HSE Announces Results of Asbestos Management in Schools Inspections 2013/14
...schools between April 2013 and January 2014, which included independent, voluntary aided and foundation schools, free schools and academies. 71 per cent of schools inspected required either no further...
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Charity in Court After Child Lost Finger in School Door
...schools plays an important role in ensuring a safe environment for children to learn and develop. Ensuring children’s safety is required by law and is an integral part of the Ofsted framework. Childre...
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Health and Safety Myths
Health and Safety Myths The Health and Safety Executive regularly publishes answers from its health and safety Myth Busting Challenge Panel. We take a look at a recent issues considered. Can you stoc...