In this webinar, Louise Brenlund gave a clear overview of legal responsibilities when restructuring an educational organisation, provided practical guidance on redundancy and reorganisation processes and explained changes under the ERA 2025. Then, Phil Reynolds discussed the key financial considerations relating to restructuring and redundancies as well as budget management and strategies.
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This webinar reviewed the developments with the Employment Rights Bill and proposed amendments to the Equality Act 2010, the impact this may have on schools and academies and the education sector and what to expect for the 2025/26 academic year and beyond. It will also feature a finance update focusing on the Academy Trust Handbook 2025 as well as Climate Action Plans and Sustainability.
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This webinar was hosted by Louise Brenlund, Partner and Head of Employment and the Education Sector, and Phil Reynolds, winner of ‘Education Consultant of the Year’ at the prestigious National MAT Awards 2023 and 2024 and CEO/Director of PLR Advisory Limited. The webinar addressed the importance of financial strategies in school leadership and looked at how this needs to align with HR and employment law requirements.
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This webinar covered topics, such as the evolving landscape of flexible working in education, the significant impact of mental health considerations for staff and their employers and the financial implications of implementing flexible working policies and staying ahead with mental health.
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You will get practical insights and actionable advice to navigate complex data protection and compliance requirements in the education sector. Key speakers include Louise Brenlund, Head of Employment and the Education Sector at Warners Solicitors, in collaboration with Lynsey Hanson, Data Protection Officer at TenIntelligence and a data protection expert in the education sector.
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The webinar reviewed the key areas of reform set out in the Employment Rights Bill and an amendment to the Equality Act 2010 and, the impact this may have on schools and academies and the education sector. These topics were covered: the new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment; day one unfair dismissal rights and changes to probationary periods; changes to zero-hours contracts; and increased worker protection measures.
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Attendees will gain insights into managing workplace challenges, including strategies for handling staff departures and conducting sensitive conversations. Best management practices will be discussed, with a focus on settlement agreements and the application of the ‘without prejudice’ principle within the education sector. The webinar reviewed new legislation, including changes to flexible working rules and redundancy protection, and their impact on schools.
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Watch this webinar to discover effective strategies to streamline recruitment at your school, alongside best practices for reviewing and optimising your processes. Learn how to effectively manage changes to terms and conditions of employment.
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