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The Importance of Workplace Investigations in Education: Getting It Right Matters

Effective workplace investigations in schools ensure safety, trust, and compliance, while poorly handled cases can lead to significant risks. Learn best practices to protect your educational institution.

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Advisory & Strategy

Case Report: Landmark Tribunal Win

Teacher wins £370,000 for unfair dismissal linked to union activity, highlighting serious consequences for employers retaliating against trade union roles and failing to support disabled employees.

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Legal Connect

Government Publishes Employment Rights Bill Roadmap

Government publishes a roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill, detailing key changes and timelines affecting schools and academies from 2025 to 2027.

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Legal Connect

Major Changes to the Skilled Worker Visa – What Employers Need to Know NOW!

Discover the crucial updates to the UK Skilled Worker Visa effective from July 2025 and learn how to prepare your business for these changes.

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EmploymentCheck

Staff Care Services Occupational Health Team Awarded SEQOHS Accreditation

Staff Care Services' Occupational Health team achieves SEQOHS accreditation, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based occupational health services for our customers and workforce.

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Staff Care Services

Call for evidence: Government launches review of parental leave and pay

UK Government reviews parental leave and pay system, seeking public input to improve policies. Submit evidence by 26th August 2025. Report due January 2027.

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Advisory & Strategy

Reserve your free space at our Autumn Breakfast Briefing 2025

Join us for the HR Connect Autumn Breakfast Briefing on November 5th, 2025, at Mercure Brands Hatch, Dartford. Reserve your free space today for essential HR updates and networking.

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Kent Teach
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Staff Care Services

Understanding the Immigration White Paper 2025

On 12 May 2025, the UK government released it’s White Paper titled Restoring Control Over the Immigration System, outlining sweeping changes to immigration policy. While these proposals are not yet law, they signal a significant shift that organisations should be aware of.

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Ending Performance Related Pay in Schools

Exploring the end of performance-related pay in Schools and its implications for teacher appraisal, pay progression, and professional development.

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Successful Summer Breakfast Briefing

On Wednesday 4th June, we hosted our biggest Breakfast Briefing yet! Over 170 customers and colleagues joined us for a fantastic face-to-face event at the Ashford International Hotel, providing a perfect opportunity to share valuable insights and updates.

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DBS update – Update Service Coming Soon

Learn about the new DBS Update Service enhancement through EmploymentCheck, allowing periodic status checks with employee consent to streamline the DBS verification process.

EmploymentCheck

Mental Health Awareness Week

Explore the importance of Mental Health Awareness Week, understand stress, anxiety, and depression, and learn how to manage mental health in the workplace effectively.

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Staff Care Services

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