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Contractual & Statutory Notice Periods for Teachers and Support Staff

Posted on April 12, 2023 (May 2, 2023)

When considering the timescales required for a school redundancy process, it’s important to be aware of both the contractual and statutory notice periods required for the employee. The notice period required to terminate employment differs according to whether the employee is a teacher or a member of support staff. In either case, the notice period […]

Combat Absence Management Using your Data

Posted on March 24, 2023 (May 2, 2023)

Winter usually sees high numbers of flu cases, with the addition in more recent years of RSV, Scarlet Fever, Covid and, of course, the usual common cold. In fact, in 2023, Schools Week reported that school staff absences doubled in the autumn term compared to pre-Covid 2019. […]

Cost Saving and Budgeting in the Current Climate

Posted on November 16, 2022 (May 2, 2023)

There is increased pressure on schools and trusts to reduce costs, particularly when there is a rise in the cost of living. With this in mind, we’ve outlined several considerations you can take when looking to reduce spend. […]

If we decide to mandate lateral flow testing after 1 April, what are the legal considerations?

Posted on April 8, 2022 (April 13, 2023)

Mandating testing is not without risk and still requires individuals to undergo an invasive and unpleasant test. The main legal risks arise in relation to: […]

Could Schools purchase testing kits so that staff can ascertain whether they have COVID-19 rather than isolating?

Posted on April 8, 2022 (April 13, 2023)

Could Schools choose to purchase their own testing kits so that staff can test once they get symptoms in order to ascertain whether they have COVID-19 rather than isolating for 5 days? Yes, Schools can look to purchase their own kits and the DfE has confirmed this. It would, however, be helpful to communicate […]

When does self-isolation end and long-COVID, as part of sickness absence, commence?

Posted on April 8, 2022 (April 13, 2023)

Our advice would be once the infectious period has ceased, any absence due to COVID-19 would be considered sickness absence. The Government has referred to 5 days but adds “At the end of this period, if you have a high temperature or feel unwell, try to follow this advice until you feel well enough […]

After 1 April, how do I treat an absence due to COVID-19 under the contractual sick pay scheme?

Posted on April 8, 2022 (April 13, 2023)

If staff test positive, Schools are likely to insist on the 5-day isolation period as part of their duty of care to others. In this case, the absence would still be considered due to an infectious disease and would be on full pay (unless they are well enough and able to work from home). Should […]

From 1 April, what is the guidance for those who are clinically vulnerable?

Posted on April 8, 2022 (April 13, 2023)

Living with COVID-19 guidance states, “People will continue to be advised that there are safer behaviours they can adopt to reduce the risk of infection. Precautions remain particularly important to those who are at higher risk if they catch COVID-19, although due to advances in vaccination and therapeutics, this group is now better protected. The […]

From 1 April, what is the advice for pregnant employees?

Posted on April 8, 2022 (April 13, 2023)

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From 1 April, is there a requirement to undertake regular asymptomatic testing?

Posted on April 8, 2022 (April 13, 2023)

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Contractual & Statutory Notice Periods for Teachers and Support Staff

Combat Absence Management Using your Data

Cost Saving and Budgeting in the Current Climate

If we decide to mandate lateral flow testing after 1 April, what are the legal considerations?

Could Schools purchase testing kits so that staff can ascertain whether they have COVID-19 rather than isolating?

When does self-isolation end and long-COVID, as part of sickness absence, commence?

After 1 April, how do I treat an absence due to COVID-19 under the contractual sick pay scheme?

From 1 April, what is the guidance for those who are clinically vulnerable?

From 1 April, what is the advice for pregnant employees?

From 1 April, is there a requirement to undertake regular asymptomatic testing?

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