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Why do probationary periods matter?
15 May 2025Whilst the recruitment process is an important part of selecting the right person for the job, the probationary period is critical for evaluating new staff members and ensuring they are the right fit - both professionally and culturally for your school.- Articles
Upcoming company law requirements for Academy Trusts: prepare for new ID verification rules
15 May 2025The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 is bringing important changes that will affect how academy trusts manage and report key company information through Companies House.- Articles
Child Student visa update: UKVI clarifies guardian and living arrangement requirements
14 May 2025New guidance provides welcome clarification on educational guardianship requirements, documentation, and acceptable care arrangements for sponsored pupils.- Articles
UK Supreme Court ruling: clarifying ‘Sex’ under the Equality Act 2010 and its impact on schools
14 May 2025The UK Supreme Court ruling clarifies the meaning of 'sex' under the Equality Act 2010, offering schools guidance on handling trans rights and single-sex provisions.- Articles
The Sikh Channel Community Broadcasting Company: key lessons from the Charity Commission Inquiry
14 May 2025The Charity Commission’s inquiry into the Sikh Channel Community Broadcasting Company Limited (the Charity) presents a compelling case study in regulatory intervention triggered by serious governance failings.- Articles
Charities, trading subsidiaries and financial distress - what do you need to know?
14 May 2025What are the implications of insolvency in a trading subsidiary for a parent charity, and how can trading subsidiaries be impacted if their parent charity experiences financial distress?