What Maintained Schools Must or Should Publish Online
All maintained schools are required to publish specific information on their website to comply with the following:
The School Information (England) Regulations 2008 (as amended in 2012 and 2016)
Other relevant laws, such as:
The Equality Act 2010
The Children and Families Act 2014
Schools that don’t have their own website must make this information available on an alternative site and provide a link to it for parents and carers. Additionally, schools must offer a paper copy of this information free of charge upon request from a parent or carer.
ACAS Update Their Reasonable Adjustments Guidance
Reasonable adjustments are modifications an employer makes to help eliminate or lessen disadvantages related to an employee’s disability.
These adjustments are tailored to the individual’s needs and can address physical or mental health conditions, covering any aspect of work.
It’s essential that employers do more than simply offer identical working conditions to all employees. By law, employers are required to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabilities, as mandated by the Equality Act 2010.
Some employees with disabilities may not need or request adjustments, though their needs could change over time.
Many parents feel pressurized into engaging a private tutor. It could be that they hear of other families employing a tutor and understandably worry that their son or daughter will miss out in comparison. Such peer pressure can be particularly acute when parents speak at the school gate or discuss education with social contacts. Parents may become anxious and consider hiring a tutor in preparation for entrance examinations, such as for senior school admissions.
Understandably such nervousness is strongest where admissions are highly competitive and places limited. Being aware of this, some tutors and agencies market this specialism and perhaps imply that they enjoy inside knowledge of the process. Parents may also approach a private tutor or agency when they feel, rightly or wrongly, that their son or daughter needs additional help beyond that offered at school, particularly if teachers report that a child may be slipping behind in core subjects or they suspect a learning difficulty.
Employing Private Tutors
REMINDERS
In the hustle and bustle of other responsibilities, you may have overlooked some articles from Compliance Matters Issue 48. Below are some of the things making the news in the world of compliance in autumn 2024.
Are You Prepared For Colder Conditions?
Winter, as well as bringing much excitement and activity to schools, can also bring a variety of new health and safety and planning considerations. Here are some winter preparations that organisations should consider as the days get chillier.
Do you have a way to tell everyone quickly that the school is not opening due to bad weather? Check those phone numbers, run through the policy to avoid half the school arriving at a dark and icy site.
Schools should have a policy which covers the procedures and protocol of heavy snowfall and potential school closure. This may be part of the Premises Management policy. Knowing who commands what roles, from gritting to contacting parents, staff and the local radio station can be the difference between chaos and calm.
Security Guarding Services
A document, developed by RISCAuthority and published by the Fire Protection Association (FPA), provides guidance on security guarding services.
While this document has been developed with input from insurers and industry experts, it does not represent a uniform stance from all insurers. Each company may have its specific requirements, which should be considered alongside this guide.
The FPA has put forth efforts to ensure that the content reflects current best practices. However, the information provided is for general guidance only and is offered on an "as is" basis. No guarantees, warranties, or representations are made regarding the accuracy, completeness, or relevance of the recommendations, which may not consider all the latest technologies or systems.
Leah, described as a “beautiful” girl by her family, died in May during a walk near Carlton Adventure Centre, close to Middlesbrough. The area had been hit by severe weather, experiencing a month’s worth of rain in just 12 hours, and was under a yellow weather warning at the time of the incident.
Rescue teams faced challenging conditions in the aftermath, with fog, mist, and wet terrain complicating the situation. Initially, North Yorkshire Police were involved in the investigation, but the HSE has now confirmed it will lead the probe.
Leah, from Darlington, had been on a forest walk during a residential school trip shortly after completing her SATs exams. Drone footage captured the scene of the mudslide near Carlton Bank, located in the North York Moors National Park.
Watchdog Takes Over Investigation into Death of Girl, 10, Killed in Mudslide During School Trip
Office 27, East Moons Moat Business Centre
Oxleasow Rd, Redditch B98 0RE
Phone: 0333 207 0737
