Specialist Support for
Multi-Academy Trusts

Confidence in compliance, peace of mind for your Trust

Keeping pupils, staff and visitors safe is a top priority – but managing risk across multiple sites is no easy feat.

Our hands-on, education-specific Health & Safety service includes:

• A tailored General Risk Assessment following our unique four-pillar approach for education providers
• Annual site visits or remote support to check progress and keep you on the right track
• Consistent support from a dedicated, qualified Health & Safety Consultant, with helpdesk advice in between
• Tailored health and safety policies and staff handbooks to promote safe practices
• Access to our market-leading risk management platform, SafetyNest, empowering you to monitor your risk status in real time, across multiple sites
• Emergency support and Legal Expenses Insurance to protect your school in the event of a serious incident or HSE investigation
• Optional extras, including Fire Risk Assessments, Mock Trials, and accredited IOSH training

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your current arrangements or build a compliant culture from the ground up, we’re here to help.

Clear advice, practical people management solutions

From restructuring and industrial action to everyday HR matters, MATs face a complex range of employee relations challenges.

Our fixed-fee Employment Law and HR service gives you access to:

• Support from a small dedicated team of legal and HR advisers who specialise in the education sector
• Unlimited expert advice via phone and email – call or email as often as you need without watching the clock
• Step-by-step guidance through disciplinaries, grievances, TUPE and other common employment challenges
• Compliant contracts, policies and handbooks, tailored to your Trust, to minimise HR issues and protect your position
• Simple-to-use software platforms, including PeopleNest and CaseNest, for smarter case and HR management
• Litigation support and FCA-regulated Legal Expenses Insurance for extra protection in the event of an Employment Tribunal claim

We provide clarity and confidence, helping you resolve workforce issues quickly efficiently and effectively while minimising risk to your Trust.

Strategic, hands-on support when you need it most

When complex workforce issues arise or you’re navigating organisational change, our HR Consultants can be parachuted in to strengthen your internal capacity. Whether it’s restructuring, handling sensitive investigations, or aligning your people strategy with Trust-wide goals, we offer clear, practical support that fits around your needs.

We can help with:

• Organisational change, including restructures and redundancy
• Grievances, disciplinaries and investigations – offering experienced, on-site ER support
• Strategic HR planning, including compliance reviews and culture-building initiatives
• Salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and pay framework development

Available as standalone projects or part of a retained arrangement, our consultancy services help you lead with clarity, fairness and confidence.

Equip your teams with the knowledge they need through LearningNest, our intuitive eLearning platform built specifically for the education sector. With over 275 engaging, RoSPA, IOSH and CPD-approved courses, you can deliver essential compliance and wellbeing training Trust-wide – anytime, anywhere.

Popular topics include:

• Safeguarding Essentials
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Managing Student Mental Health
• Data Protection and Cyber Security
• Fire Safety and Manual Handling

It’s a cost-effective way to stay on top of training requirements, reduce admin, and ensure consistency across your sites – all while empowering staff to learn at their own pace.