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Education Hub for School Leaders
Best-practice advice and resources covering the legal, HR and safety challenges school leaders may experience.
Education Breakfast Briefing for Independent School Leaders in Manchester
Join WorkNest’s Employment Law and HR experts for a timely employment law update to ensure you’re legally compliant and prepared to tackle the latest employment challenges heading your way in 2023.
Our Health & Safety Regional Manager will discuss the importance of creating and maintaining a positive health and safety culture and why it is essential for any school.
Future-Proofing Your School | preparing for employment law changes in 2025
Is your school set for upcoming changes to employment law?
The new Labour government is introducing significant updates to UK employment law, many of which will directly impact schools. From amending staff contracts to addressing flexible working requests more mindfully and navigating increasing union activity, school leaders must be prepared to adapt.
Watch on demand to learn what these legal changes might mean for schools and gain practical insights on how to prepare effectively, ensure compliance, and protect your school’s reputation in 2025 and beyond.
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Our Education Resources
Poor financial wellbeing leads to slumps in performance and attendance
The Money and Pensions Service estimates that almost eight in 10 UK employees take their money worries to work, affecting their
performance and 4.2 million worker days each year are lost in absences because of a lack of financial wellbeing.
Contact our team to find out how we can support you to manage sensitive employee situations involving poor performance or sickness absence.
Need Education Specific Support?
WorkNest’s Education Team offers schools expert Employment Law and HR support, handling complex issues like litigation, TUPE, restructuring, industrial action, safeguarding, and everyday matters like disciplinaries and grievances. Our team, including qualified solicitors and CIPD members, provides practical guidance on performance management, absence, union relations, and disputes.
Our four-pillar Health & Safety approach includes a General Risk Assessment covering Health and Safety Management, Facilities, Curriculum-related, and School-specific risks. With the SafetyNest QR code feature, staff can easily report safety actions for quick resolution, ensuring a safe, compliant environment.
“Being in the highest levels of senior leadership can be quite isolating, so the reassurance of having someone there to support on significant issues is invaluable.”
Discover how WorkNest’s fixed-fee support has helped Helen Jeys, Head Mistress at Manchester High School for Girls, to become more confident and compliant around Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety.
