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2026 Staffing and Safety Priorities for Education Leaders

The pressures on educational settings continue to intensify. In 2026, education employers face a fast-evolving employment law landscape, heightened health and safety expectations, and increasing scrutiny from regulators, staff, parents and the media.

From managing day-to-day issues like staff absence and wellbeing to ensuring compliance with changing employment legislation and health and safety duties, education leaders must get the fundamentals right – or risk costly claims, enforcement action, and reputational damage.

In this session, our experts will help you understand the key staffing and safety priorities for education providers in 2026, what’s changing, and where leaders should focus their attention to stay compliant and protected.

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