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January 13, 2025

Should Parents Get Priority to Book Leave During the School Closure Periods?

Our Head of HR Advisory discusses the complexities of priority annual leave for parents, offering key considerations for fair holiday allocation in the workplace. Explore flexible approaches and potential future changes.
  • HR Connect
January 10, 2025

Reserve your free space at our Spring Breakfast Briefing 2025

Join us for the HR Connect Spring Breakfast Briefing on Tues 11th March 2025 at the Darwin Conference Suite, University of Kent, CT2 7NY, for key updates and actionable advice to enhance your school's processes. Reserve your free space today!
  • HR Connect
January 9, 2025

Sound HR Advice Podcast is Available on Spotify

Listen to Sound HR Advice podcast now on Spotify! Gain insights on HR challenges in education with episodes on stress, social media checks, safeguarding, and social impact.
  • HR Connect
January 3, 2025

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Published

Government introduces new bill to raise education standards, affecting teacher qualifications, pay, and conditions in both Academies and Maintained Schools. Changes anticipated by September 2026.
  • HR Connect
December 13, 2024

Is your school looking for a new payroll and pensions provider?

HR Connect offers a specialist payroll, pension, and HR administration service to make managing your payroll easier and freeing up your time so you can focus on the smooth running of your School.
  • HR Connect
  • Payroll
December 9, 2024

Jingle All The Way: Hosting a Safe School Festive Party

Ensure a safe and festive school holiday party by proactively preventing sexual harassment and fostering a respectful environment for all staff.
  • HR Connect
December 4, 2024

HR Connect Christmas Opening Times 2024

HR Connect Christmas Opening Times 2024: Find out the holiday opening hours for HR Connect over the festive period.
  • HR Connect
November 19, 2024

NJC Pay Award confirmed

The National Joint Council 'Green Book' Pay Award confirmed and published for School and Academy Support Staff Employees outside of Kent.
  • HR Connect
  • Payroll
November 18, 2024

Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment School Toolkit

New toolkit helps UK schools comply with the Worker Protection Act 2023, ensuring proactive measures against sexual harassment in the workplace. Get detailed resources and templates for immediate use.
  • HR Connect
November 15, 2024

Successful Autumn Breakfast Briefing

HR Connect's second Breakfast Briefing of the year was a great success, with excellent feedback from customers. We are currently planning more Briefings for the new year!
  • HR Connect
October 22, 2024

2024 School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document

2024 School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document outlines new pay ranges, appraisal processes, and policy updates for schools and academies. Learn how to implement these changes effectively.
  • HR Connect
October 14, 2024

Employment Rights Bill

Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms, including 'Day 1 rights,' banning zero-hours contracts, and enhancing protections for workers.
  • HR Connect
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