Implementing a new HR system is a significant investment for schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs). An HR system is responsible for streamlining school processes, complying with regulations, and improving staff management. Incorporating a school HR system has its benefits, but one of the most overlooked aspects during implementation is ensuring d...
Change Management in Schools: The Ultimate Guide
Change in schools is inevitable. Whether it's adapting to new government policies, implementing the latest technology, or shifting teaching approaches to better serve students, schools and trusts are always evolving. But change isn't always easy. Without the right approach to change management in schools, even the best-intended initiatives can lead...
Changes to the Harassment Bill 2025 - What Schools & Trusts Should Know
As employment law continues to evolve, employers in the education sector need to stay updated on legislative changes to ensure compliance and maintain a safe working environment. A key area undergoing significant reform is harassment legislation, which introduces new preventative responsibilities for employers. The Employment Rights Bill was introd...
The Link Between Effective HR Practices and Better School Outcomes
Like business organisations, schools and academies are people places. Managing and communicating with your staff, teachers, students, and other stakeholders is a key function of human resource management (HRM). Effective HR practices are important in designing education quality and learning outcomes in schools and MATs. Common HR practices in schoo...
Navigating HR Challenges in Schools: Insights and Future Trends
As schools prepare for the new academic year, HR strategies are more critical than ever. In a recent Keystone Knowledge webinar, Pip Lloyd, Head of HR at Keystone, shared invaluable insights into crafting effective HR strategies and navigating the evolving landscape of education. Here's a comprehensive summary of the key takeaways and actionable in...
Navigating HR Challenges in Schools: Insights and Future Trends
In this webinar, Pip Lloyd FCIPD (Head of HR) and Matthew Clements-Wheeler (National Assurance Director) discuss how schools can navigate the HR challenges and the future trends for the sector. We also look closely at the changes in employment law, summarised in the overview below. Keystone-Employment-law-updates_20240821-145454_1 157 kb Download F...
Paternity policy changes 2024 - here's everything you need to know
The UK government recently published draft regulations around changes to paternity leave policy, due to go live this week on Friday 8th March. The main change to the policy is that it allows fathers or partners to split their statutory paternity leave into single week blocks rather than having to take it all at once, as per previous regulations. Th...