Managing Redundancies in Education
No organisation wants to face redundancies. However, with inflation currently at 2.3%, constrained budgets, and the possibility of VAT on school fees , many schools and universities may need to make cutbacks and restructure their teams in order to maintain financial viability and continue delivering quality education.
In this free 60-minute webinar exclusively for the education sector, you will learn how to implement proper procedures so that you can minimise legal risks, support affected employees, and maintain morale and trust within your school.
9July, 9.30 - 10.30 am
What's on the agenda?
With almost half of multi-academy trusts in England now in deficit, many school leaders are contemplating making redundancies in order to balance the books. Private schools in particular are “being forced” to plan for potential job losses ahead of Labour’s plans to charge VAT on fees. Meanwhile, in higher education, more than 50 universities have already made lay-offs this year, citing financial pressures.
Redundancies in the education sector can significantly disrupt staff and organisational stability, making a fair and legal process essential. During this informative session for school leaders, we will discuss how to reduce the risk of Employment Tribunals and help manage the impact on employees.
So, if you are dealing with the prospect of redundancies within your school, college or university, join Solicitor and education expert Jane Hallas to learn how to:
- Minimise risk and avoid claims – legal and practical strategies: Gain insights into reducing legal risks, documenting the process, and employing effective communication strategies to adhere to employment laws and minimise the risk of challenges.
- Implement a fair redundancy process – pooling and selection criteria: Learn how to establish appropriate pools, avoid common pitfalls, and develop objective criteria for redundancy selection, ensuring impartiality and legal compliance.
- Manage collective redundancies – consultation and communication: Understand the legal requirements for consultation, best practices for communication, and support mechanisms for staff during collective redundancies.
Have a question?
If you have a specific query you would like us to answer, submit it when signing up – we’ll address as many as we can at the end of the session.
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Half-day HR course | Redundancies and Restructures
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