Considerations for Christmas Parties
It is very important to plan your Christmas party to minimise the risk of staff misconduct, grievances and other HR issues, whilst of course encouraging your staff to relax and enjoy themselves in the festive season.
Stress Risk Management – Awareness Workshop
This in-person workshop is designed to raise your awareness about your responsibilities for stress risk management as an employer, plus tools and techniques you can apply back in your school, to identify and reduce work related stress.
Managing Conflict in the Workplace
This course is for Senior Leaders (both teaching and support staff) to be able to confidently and effectively manage difficult and challenging conflict between staff members. We will focus on reinforcing the vision of SLT and expectations along with practical guidance on effective communication, conduct and performance management. The course will be delivered by one of our trained mediators who will share effective strategies to use when supporting and managing staff conflict and expert guidance on managing staff complaints and grievances as a result of conflict.
Understanding Harassment and the Employers Obligation for Schools
From 26 October 2024 all employers will be required to proactively prevent Sexual Harassment of employees whilst they are at work by taking reasonable preventative actions. This training will explain what the new rules are and what school leaders need to do in order to understand and comply with the new legislation. We will also discuss the existing framework relating to Harassment generally under the Equality Act and provide best practice advice on how to prevent harassment from occurring in the educational establishment.
Premises Health and Safety
This session is ideal for School Business Managers, Site Managers and those responsible for ensuring the premises do not present a risk to pupils, staff and visitors. The course covers both the premises related regulatory requirements and additional hazards that should be considered as part of your premises health and safety policy, maintenance, audit and monitoring. After the session you will be able to compare the course content, topics and ensure that your premises health and safety policy is suitable and sufficient and address any shortfalls.
Code of Conduct
This document aims to set and maintain standards of personal and professional behaviour and conduct expected of all staff to follow at all times, both inside and outside the workplace.
Why Networking is Key in Education
Explore the many benefits of networking for professionals in education and find out why this could be key to your organisation’s success.
Creating Effective Onboarding Experiences for New School StaffÂ
Onboarding is a critical part of the HR process for every employee and employer relationship. In this blog, we explain how to design an effective induction programme for new starters in school.
Managing Work-Related Stress: The Ultimate Guide for School LeadersÂ
In this guide, we consider the steps that school leaders can take to manage work-related stress in school, improving staff morale, performance, and retention.
Lone Working Policy Sept 2024
Lone Working Policy September 2024
