Summary of proposed Employment law changes – July 2024
18th July 2024 | HR
During the recent state opening of Parliament and the King's Speech, the Government gave further information about its Employment Rights Bill, which will make wide-ranging and radical changes to employment law in the coming years. In advance of the publication of the full detail of the Employment Rights Bill, here is a summary of the main areas that will affect HR policies and procedures.
Summer Break: A Time for Renewal at Your School
2nd July 2024 | Facilities | Fire Awareness | Premises | Safety
School summer break – a joyous time for pupils, a well-deserved rest for teachers. But for school site staff, these six weeks offer a unique opportunity to refresh and renew facilities ahead of the start of a new academic year.
The Role of Social Media Checks for Safer Recruitment in Education
18th June 2024 | HR | MATs/Academies | Recruitment | Safeguarding
In a world where our lives are increasingly intertwined with social media, educational institutions face a unique challenge in ensuring the safety of their pupils. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance recognises the importance of incorporating social media checks into the recruitment process. This blog explores the role of social media checks in education and how they can enhance a safer recruitment process.
Strictly Education Now Supports IRIS Ed:gen – Boost Your School's Efficiency and Communication
21st May 2024 | MIS
We're delighted to announce that the Strictly Education MIS Support Team has officially become a certified partner for IRIS Ed:gen! This means our team has completed rigorous training and testing, ensuring they possess the expertise to provide exceptional support for your school's IRIS Ed:gen needs.
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Scaling Finances: 5 Key Considerations for Growing MATs
16th May 2024 | Audit | Finance | MAT | MATs | MATs/Academies
When a MAT takes on new schools, along comes new financial demands. Here's how to ensure your finances and financial processes remain robust as your trust grows.
Celebrating Strictly Education's 20th Anniversary Conference 🌟
10th May 2024 | Events
On Wednesday, May 8th, all of us at Strictly Education gathered at The Ridgeway Centre in Milton Keynes to celebrate '20 years of making a difference' since our establishment in 2004. The day was a testament to two decades of dedication, innovation, and collaboration.