HR essentials training | EPM Ltd

Transform your HR knowledge with our CPD-accredited essentials training

Whether you're new to HR or looking to refresh your skills, this comprehensive training will give you the practical knowledge and confidence to navigate complex workplace challenges in schools and academies.

We'll take you through the key HR issues you face day-to-day, from employee relations and performance management to absence and conduct, with a particular focus on recent legislative changes that affect your role.

You'll finish the session with CPD certification and a toolkit of practical strategies you can implement immediately.

Course highlights

Join our HR expert, as they guide you through the fundamentals of HR and employment law, and how to embed these into your day-to-day practices, covering:

• (NEW) The Worker Protection Act 2023 - understand your proactive duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, including the 'reasonable steps' requirement that came into force in October 2024
• (NEW) Neonatal Care Leave and Pay - get to grips with the new statutory entitlement introduced in April 2024 for parents of babies requiring neonatal care
• (NEW) supporting staff through menopause - learn about emerging tribunal trends and best practices for managing menopause-related workplace issues
• the significance of the Equality Act 2010 and how it applies in schools
• common HR errors schools make and how to avoid them
• how to manage conduct issues and have professional conversations with staff
• how to carry out fair and thorough disciplinary investigations
• managing capability issues
• how to manage staff attendance to improve attendance levels across your school.

This training has been fully updated to reflect the latest legislative changes impacting schools and academy trusts. You'll leave knowing you're compliant with current requirements and equipped to handle whatever HR challenges come your way.

Get the latest industry knowledge, practical tools and CPD certification to help you create a supportive, engaged workforce and drive success in your school.

Reduced rates are available to EPM customers.

Invest in your HR career today and become the strategic asset your company needs.

Payment Terms

Please ensure payment is made at least 48 hours before you are due to attend the training.

If you require a purchase order number on your invoice, please send this to finance@epm.co.uk following receipt of this email. This needs to include the attendee's name and training date.

Contact consultancy@epm.co.uk for more information.

Cancellation Terms

• If training is cancelled or rescheduled more than 7 days before you are due to attend the training, you will receive no charge.
• If training is cancelled or rescheduled less than 7 days before you are due to attend the training, you will be liable for 100% of the charge.
• If you book training less than 7 days before the training date, you have 24 hours following your time of booking to cancel or reschedule without a charge.
• Any time after that will be 100% chargeable.

(If you need to cancel or reschedule training you are due to attend, please email finance@epm.co.uk)