Restructuring to balance the books or centralise services - HR and employment...Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
Pay and reward - HR and employment conference for school leaders 2016Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
Employment law update - HR and employment conference for school leaders 2016Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
MAT as an employer - HR and employment conference for school leaders 2016Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
Horizon scanning - HR and employment conference for school leaders 2016Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
Restructuring to balance the books or centralise services - HR and employment...Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
Pay and reward - HR and employment conference for school leaders 2016Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
Employment law update - HR and employment conference for school leaders 2016Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
MAT as an employer - HR and employment conference for school leaders 2016Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
Horizon scanning - HR and employment conference for school leaders 2016Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
Keeping children safe in education update - HR and employment conference for ...Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
Formulation of a reward management tool at bethania schoolEnock Kasimbazi
A presentation which shows the initial steps of formulation of a reward management tool at Bethania Primary School a school owned by Kemondo Orphan Care Center. The presentation also includes other activities done by the trainee during internship period
This PowerPoint presentation was used in our April 3, 2014 webinar titled, "Student-Based Budgeting: Is it Right for Your District?" Based on ERS' publication of the same name, this webinar featured a detailed conversation on the realities of implementing this funding system. More at http://www.erstrategies.org.
Learning is a continuous process and training & development helps to increase the learning index of the employees. With new learning they learn to do new things and the result is visible in the productivity. understands the basics of an effective training program.
This claims club is devoted entirely to issues that touch upon the handling of abuse claims – our specialist team will update you on the initiative being run by Master McCloud to introduce a protocol specifically for claims of historical abuse. We will discuss ways in which to secure a recovery direct from the abuser, and also a new limitation initiative to assist you in defending some very old claims.
Education law conference, March 2017 - London - Admissions criteriaBrowne Jacobson LLP
This workshop looked at the background to admissions policies and the Office of the Schools Adjudicator's position on this, what MATs must do to comply with the code and some key points to consider.
Education law conference, March 2017 - Manchester - What to do when it all go...Browne Jacobson LLP
This session looked at the rise of regulation and the more proactive approach of the consumer in the 21st century, the school's obligations and what to do when faced with an allegation.
Keeping children safe in education update - HR and employment conference for ...Browne Jacobson LLP
Our annual, one day conference for school leaders helps you to keep up with the pace of change and get the most out of your employees.
At this year’s conference we heard from keynote speakers Nick MacKenzie and Heather Mitchell on the changing education landscape and how employment law changes affect schools and academies. Our education and HR experts also covered the post-election employment position, restructures, pay and reward, managing misconduct, strikes and work to rule, and leadership and management judgment in respect of HR.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/services/employment-and-human-resources
Formulation of a reward management tool at bethania schoolEnock Kasimbazi
A presentation which shows the initial steps of formulation of a reward management tool at Bethania Primary School a school owned by Kemondo Orphan Care Center. The presentation also includes other activities done by the trainee during internship period
This PowerPoint presentation was used in our April 3, 2014 webinar titled, "Student-Based Budgeting: Is it Right for Your District?" Based on ERS' publication of the same name, this webinar featured a detailed conversation on the realities of implementing this funding system. More at http://www.erstrategies.org.
Learning is a continuous process and training & development helps to increase the learning index of the employees. With new learning they learn to do new things and the result is visible in the productivity. understands the basics of an effective training program.
This claims club is devoted entirely to issues that touch upon the handling of abuse claims – our specialist team will update you on the initiative being run by Master McCloud to introduce a protocol specifically for claims of historical abuse. We will discuss ways in which to secure a recovery direct from the abuser, and also a new limitation initiative to assist you in defending some very old claims.
Education law conference, March 2017 - London - Admissions criteriaBrowne Jacobson LLP
This workshop looked at the background to admissions policies and the Office of the Schools Adjudicator's position on this, what MATs must do to comply with the code and some key points to consider.
Education law conference, March 2017 - Manchester - What to do when it all go...Browne Jacobson LLP
This session looked at the rise of regulation and the more proactive approach of the consumer in the 21st century, the school's obligations and what to do when faced with an allegation.
Education law conference, March 2017 - London - Is your recruitment strategy ...Browne Jacobson LLP
This workshop defined what a recruitment strategy is, what the benefits of having one are, and what it should include, as well as how the changing landscape of education is having an effect.
Education law conference, March 2017 - Manchester - Is your recruitment strat...Browne Jacobson LLP
This workshop defined what a recruitment strategy is, what the benefits of having one are, and what it should include, as well as how the changing landscape of education is having an effect.
Education law conference, March 2017 - Manchester - Admissions criteria: gett...Browne Jacobson LLP
This workshop looked at the background to admissions policies and the Office of the Schools Adjudicator's position on this, what MATs must do to comply with the code and some key points to consider.
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Reducing staffing levels - tips and knowhow for employers and employees - Deb...Browne Jacobson LLP
To watch the video recording of this webinar please view here: https://www.brownejacobson.com/education/training-and-resources/training-videos/2016/01/reducing-staffing-levels-tips-and-knowhow-for-employers-and-employees
Our recent school leaders survey in conjunction with ASCL showed that over half of schools plan to reduce staffing – this practical session looks from both an employee and employer perspective and offers advice to ensure that any restructure is done in a way that:
1. Complies with good practice whilst minimising prolonged uncertainty
2. Is legally compliant and reduces the risk of legal challenge
3. Considers staff morale and decreases the disruption to teaching and learning.
This session was delivered by Debbie Stanley, Head of HR Services at Browne Jacobson and Richard Tanton, Director of Member Support for ASCL
Education law conference, March 2017 - Nottingham - Is your recruitment strat...Browne Jacobson LLP
This workshop defined what a recruitment strategy is, what the benefits of having one are, and what it should include, as well as how the changing landscape of education is having an effect.
Employee retention issues and analysisRehan Akhtar
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In an underserved field, how do we maintain growth on the business side of our schools? Directors and administrators are responsible for operating budgets for child care and preschool programs. Through retaining staff and smart financial decisions, this course will look at the current challenges of program budgets and how to proactively plan to ensure quality and stability.
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### Learning Objectives for Human Resource Management in Language Teaching Organizations (LTOs)
1. **Identify HRM Challenges in LTOs**: Students will be able to describe common human resource management issues faced by Language Teaching Organizations, including cultural adaptation, staff motivation, and internal conflicts.
2. **Analyze Staff Motivation Factors**: Students will learn to analyze the factors that motivate staff within LTOs, understanding how organizational culture and treatment within the workplace impact employee morale and performance.
3. **Evaluate Performance and Development Strategies**: Students will be able to evaluate various methods for assessing staff performance and facilitating professional development, ensuring that employees have opportunities for growth and advancement.
4. **Understand Effective Staffing Practices**: Students will learn about effective staffing practices, including hiring and firing procedures, and how to comply with local labor laws to maintain a stable and compliant workforce.
5. **Address Fundamental HRM Questions**: Students will be able to answer key HRM questions, such as why employees choose to work for an organization, why they apply for jobs, and why they decide to leave, using these insights to improve HR practices within LTOs.
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Employment law update - Browne Jacobson Exeter - 06 February 2020Browne Jacobson LLP
These seminars are aimed at anyone who deals with employment law on a day to day basis, including HR Managers and HR Directors.
At these events we will present an overview of what we consider to be the most significant developments in 2019, and what they teach us about managing your workforce – together with our practical tips.
You will also hear about what is coming up in 2020, and how you can get ready for what will be another busy year in employment law.
Earlier this year Edward Timpson’s review on school exclusions raised the profile of the practice of exclusions, managed moves and alternative provision. Head teachers and governors are now under increasing scrutiny to conduct the end-to-end process in a fair and consistent manner (and in line with the statutory guidance) to ensure that the best possible outcome for the school, its staff, its pupils and the parents is achieved.
In this webinar, Senior Associate Hayley O’Sullivan, explores the current exclusions landscape, looks at prospective changes to policy and practice and share examples of best practice to help you avoid common pit-falls when it comes to managing exclusions.
Hayley also provides an overview to the existing statutory guidance, proposed developments in relation to managed moves and alternative provision and share her thoughts on the anticipated changes in regulation as a result of the review.
Local authority acquisition and disposal of land - July 2019Browne Jacobson LLP
Ongoing austerity requires authorities to “sweat their assets” and land holdings are a significant focus for the generation of revenue and capital. These slides cover commercial and public law considerations in relation to:
- Powers to acquire land
- Powers to invest through land acquisition including investment purchases
- Potential barriers to disposal
- Powers to appropriate land
- Planning permission
- Powers to dispose of land
- Pre-conditions relating to disposal of land
- A capital receipt or a revenue stream
- Development vehicles and options
- Who do you need to be able to satisfy as to the legality of land transactions
Your employees, their future employers, and your intellectual property - July...Browne Jacobson LLP
Innovation and creativity is driven by your people. How do you as a business encourage innovation, capture the relevant IP assets and reward your innovators? What happens when a key individual leaves the business – how do you ensure that your R&D crown jewels remain legitimately protected? In a market of ever increasing competitive collaboration, setting up the right strategy to ensure the appropriate safeguards are in place and are communicated to your employees is important.
At this Public Sector Planning Club we reviewed:
- Recent developments in planning law, including cases and guidance
- Consideration of the use of planning conditions, including the appropriate use of pre-commencement conditions
- The powers available for stopping up and diverting highways, when these may be used, and points to consider
Browne Jacobson, Deloitte and DoctorLink are pleased to invite you to our first joint health tech seminar with leading industry thought leaders. This will be a practical session, sharing experience from across the NHS and beyond to inform options on how to improve services, break down silos and focus on population health outcomes.
This event is exclusively for Commissioners, GPs, and Policymakers keen to understand how new integrated care systems and models of care can meet the needs of their local population and can be implemented pragmatically and affordably to drive improvement goals and achieve better health, better care and better value.
Education Law Conference Manchester - Monday 10 June 2019Browne Jacobson LLP
Designed to inform, challenge and enliven your perspectives, our packed agenda was designed to provide innovative ideas and fresh perspectives. With a headline session on the management of transgender children needs within a school setting, we aim to provide you with the advice and guidance that the sector currently lacks.
Other topics included:
learning from child death inquests
good governance – so much more than compliance
managing difficult parents and their complaints.
Designed to inform, challenge and enliven your perspectives, our packed agenda was designed to provide innovative ideas and fresh perspectives. With a headline session on the management of transgender children needs within a school setting, we aim to provide you with the advice and guidance that the sector currently lacks.
Other topics included:
learning from child death inquests
good governance – so much more than compliance
managing difficult parents and their complaints.
The IICSA has a number of investigative streams, and one of its areas of focus is Accountability and Reparations. It has already recommended that the Government sets up a Payment Scheme for former Child Migrants, and the Government has acted upon it.
Is a redress scheme the way forward for abuse claims? How might it impact your organisation? We are helping more and more organisations explore the pros and cons of redress schemes so that they can decide whether a scheme is right for them and what the longer term impacts might be.
Our Birmingham Claims Club event will cover the following:
- Civil Liability Act 2018
- Freedom of Information Act requests - including 'Information Law, why is it relevant?'
- Brexit and local government
Our London Claims Club event will cover the following:
- Civil Liability Act 2018
- Freedom of Information Act requests - including 'Information Law, why is it relevant?'
- Brexit and local government
Our Admin and Public Law seminar, chaired by Sir Robert Devereux, former Permanent Secretary for the Department for Work and Pensions was held on Thursday 4 April, covering the following topics:
- 'wearing two hats' - managing the legal risks of conflicts of interest and allegations of pre-determination/bias
- information law update session - freedom of information (FOI) cases, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- case law update
- judicial review - tactics for dealing with judicial review and case law
In this webinar recording, Selina Hinchliffe, Alex Kynoch, Nick Smee and Helen Jones hold a panel discussion covering some of the key state aid concepts and how this impacts ownership and licensing of intellectual property, both from a commercial partner, public body and university perspective.
Whilst you’ve been distracted with Brexit and what that means for your business, you’ve probably missed some significant changes in the law. In our March forum we covered:
- contract changes (what they mean to your supply chain, customers and suppliers)
- data protection (the challenges of becoming a 'third country')
- legal privilege and internal investigations (practical tips following SFO V ENRC)
- employment law (changes to employment law you need to be aware of)
- banking - your banking covenants (what to be aware of - particularly in the event of a downturn ahead)
- property (end of lease issues for business owners).
For further training and resources visit our webpage - https://www.brownejacobson.com/sectors-and-services/sectors/in-house-legal
Every business, and every in house lawyer, will at some point be involved with an enquiry, an investigation, or potential litigation. During litigation, documents – including emails, attendance notes and reports – which are relevant to the litigation may have to be disclosed if they are not privileged.
So businesses need to know how it can assess litigation risk or conduct an enquiry without creating documents that it then has to produce and which may be detrimental to its position. The law on this issue has recently been considered by the Court of Appeal in two key cases: WH Holding Ltd v E20 Stadium LLP and SFO v Eurasian Natural Resources Corp Ltd.
In this webinar recording, our experts Mark Daniels and Helen Simm provide you with the key information you need to identify these issues when they arise and to know how you can best protect your position.
We are all waiting with bated breath for the Supreme Court decision in CN & GN, a case which will have a huge practical impact on service providers. Previously the Court of Appeal was dismayed about the damages claims, that had been litigated with little regard to, or understanding of, the law and reality of social care practice. Some of the team involved in the case discus what might happen next, and analyse the practical effect for you of the Supreme Court judgment.
Whilst that judgment has been awaited many claims have been on ice, but to fill that gap we are seeing many of our clients being affected by:
- pressure to consider Redress Schemes
- the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
- claims being brought directly against them as fostering agencies
- claims under the Human Rights Act
- issues following the implementation of GDPR.
For further information and training visit our webpage - https://www.brownejacobson.com/insurance
In this practical session we explored the legal duties of directors and the difficulties which they may face. The session focussed on individuals who are directors for public sector companies, including their role, obligations and competing interests which may arise.
At our February planning club we covered the following topics:
- planning performance agreements
- expert evidence in planning inquiries
- certificates of lawful use.
For further information and training visit our webpage - https://www.brownejacobson.com/sectors-and-services/sectors/public-sector
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Rebecca Fitzpatrick looks at some of the most recent leading cases in relation to the Mental Health Act and Deprivation of Liberty, including the Supreme Court’s important decisions of 'MM' and 'PJ' which consider the interaction between the Mental Health Act and deprivation of liberty in the community. Rebecca also covered the subsequent case of 'AB' which focuses on the role of the High Court’s inherent jurisdiction in these types of cases, and the recent final report from the Mental Health Act independent review chaired by Professor Sir Simon Wessely.
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Precedent, or stare decisis, is a cornerstone of common law systems where past judicial decisions guide future cases, ensuring consistency and predictability in the legal system. Binding precedents from higher courts must be followed by lower courts, while persuasive precedents may influence but are not obligatory. This principle promotes fairness and efficiency, allowing for the evolution of the law as higher courts can overrule outdated decisions. Despite criticisms of rigidity and complexity, precedent ensures similar cases are treated alike, balancing stability with flexibility in judicial decision-making.
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For nearly two decades, Government Regulation Number 15 of 2005 on Toll Roads ("GR No. 15/2005") has served as the cornerstone of toll road legislation. However, with the emergence of various new developments and legal requirements, the Government has enacted Government Regulation Number 23 of 2024 on Toll Roads to replace GR No. 15/2005. This new regulation introduces several provisions impacting toll business entities and toll road users. Find out more out insights about this topic in our Legal Brief publication.
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NATURE, ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL LAW.pptxanvithaav
These slides helps the student of international law to understand what is the nature of international law? and how international law was originated and developed?.
The slides was well structured along with the highlighted points for better understanding .
In 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs established a committee led by Prof. (Dr.) Ranbir Singh, former Vice Chancellor of National Law University (NLU), Delhi. This committee was tasked with reviewing the three codes of criminal law. The primary objective of the committee was to propose comprehensive reforms to the country’s criminal laws in a manner that is both principled and effective.
The committee’s focus was on ensuring the safety and security of individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole. Throughout its deliberations, the committee aimed to uphold constitutional values such as justice, dignity, and the intrinsic value of each individual. Their goal was to recommend amendments to the criminal laws that align with these values and priorities.
Subsequently, in February, the committee successfully submitted its recommendations regarding amendments to the criminal law. These recommendations are intended to serve as a foundation for enhancing the current legal framework, promoting safety and security, and upholding the constitutional principles of justice, dignity, and the inherent worth of every individual.
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Victims of crime have a range of rights designed to ensure their protection, support, and participation in the justice system. These rights include the right to be treated with dignity and respect, the right to be informed about the progress of their case, and the right to be heard during legal proceedings. Victims are entitled to protection from intimidation and harm, access to support services such as counseling and medical care, and the right to restitution from the offender. Additionally, many jurisdictions provide victims with the right to participate in parole hearings and the right to privacy to protect their personal information from public disclosure. These rights aim to acknowledge the impact of crime on victims and to provide them with the necessary resources and involvement in the judicial process.
2. Restructuring: Top Tips
Tips on successfully managing a restructuring process
15th March, Manchester
Eleanor Drabble, HR Consultant
Join the conversation #BJ_EDC
3. Context
Our joint School Leadership Survey results confirm that 95%
of respondents see managing a reduced or stagnant budget
as a priority over the next 12 months.
“Education in schools has operated in a relatively benign
financial climate for a long time. But a new generation
of school leaders is going to have to emerge to cut their
cloth to drive efficiencies. This is one of the biggest
challenges facing the school system: schools will
increasingly have to do more with the same money.”
Lord Nash: Schools Minister
4. Session purpose
To help you to ensure that any restructure is done in a way
that:
• Is legally compliant and minimises the risk of a legal
challenge
• Considers staff morale and minimises the disruption to
teaching and learning
• Complies with good practice whilst minimising prolonged
uncertainty
5. What we will cover
• Ways to avoid/minimise redundancies
• Top tips and pitfalls to avoid
• Questions – ask throughout and we’ll also have time at the end
6. Avoiding/minimising redundancies
• Ending fixed term contracts
• Plan ahead and carefully consider whether vacancies need filling
• Reduce non staff expenditure as far as possible
• Generate additional income
• Redeploy to other vacant roles – MAT wide if possible
• Consider requests for reduced hours, early retirement and
volunteers
7. Tips if restructure is needed
1. Consider pay protection when planning costs: 3 years for Teachers
and typically 1/2 years for support staff if redeployed to other
roles on lower pay
2. LGPS members who are 55 or over must access their pension if
made redundant and the employer must meet the cost of pension
strain – get costs in advance
3. Check your funding agreement as the EFA may fund redundancies
(in some but not all cases)
4. Check your policy to see if you offer enhanced payments
8. Planning
• Do not underestimate the importance of planning
• Start before you are facing a deficit and use any surplus wisely
• Staffing levels and structure should be determined by:
• Curriculum plan
• Student numbers and demographics
• Class sizes
• Income levels
• SLT structure and distributed leadership
• Consider redundancy policy
9. Considerations
Secondary schools are critically evaluating:
• Breadth of curriculum and whether sustainable
• Class sizes and whether small KS5 classes can run
• Free periods in excess of PPA and discontinuing instead or before
of redundancies
• Seeing through those students already doing GCSEs can be
expensive so plan ahead
• Size of SLT and role/impact of middle “leaders”
• SLT teaching allocation
10. Timeframe
• Consider contractual notice periods
• Teachers – October, February and May
• Support staff – no specified dates (up to 12 weeks)
• If restructure involves teachers – work back from the notice dates
and ensure steps in policy, including dismissal meetings, happen in
time
• Don’t forget half term – exclude this for the purpose of the process
• Contingency for slippage of dates
11. 20 or more redundancies
• HR1 form – must be completed if 20 or more staff are at risk – if
you miss their notice periods you cannot make any redundancies
• Consultation periods are longer if 20 or more redundancies within
a 90 day period
12. The Business Case
• Central to the overall process – corresponds with your policy
• Summarises the case for the restructure; who and how staff are
affected
• The enabling process should be included; along with a timeline
• Include current and propose structure charts and financial
implications, final document approved by governing body
• Send to trade unions
• Staff also receive a copy – including absent staff
• This forms the basis of consultation
13. Top Tip
Staff want to know how they are potentially affected and what
their options are – ensure this is as clear as possible to minimise
uncertainty and have meaningful consultation
14. Consultation
• Timing – statutory or policy
• One-to-one meetings (notes taken) with employee and rep (if
applicable)
• Have redundancy figures ready and decide in advance about any
enhancements for volunteers
• Staff can raise very genuine points/proposals during consultation
which may alter the new structure – that is the point of
consultation
15. Pools
• The business case details who is deemed to be in each pool and
why
• Give thought to this and don’t rely on job titles
• Seek advice, don’t have favourites and don’t use as a way of
dealing with poor performance
16. Selection Criteria
If there is no set selection criteria within your policy, consult on the
proposed method and criteria by including in the business case.
How will you select for redundancy?
• Interview
• Scoring/skills matrix
17. Selection Criteria – Scoring matrix (SAMPLE)
Example scoring criteria:
Total score available = 100 points
Teachers
• Student progress (40 points)
• Quality of teaching (30 points)
• Behaviour managements (10 points)
• Subject and key stage experience (10 points)
• Contribution to whole school life (10 points)
Avoid being subjective and inconsistent
18. Top tips
Best practice is to have a panel of 3 scorers or interviews
If using attendance must exclude maternity and disability
related absences.
19. Voluntary Redundancy
• During any restructure Voluntary Redundancies (VR) should be
offered as this will reduce the number of compulsory redundancies
• Offer to affected staff or any?
• Must state they will be accepted on an individual and case by case
basis ensuring the needs of the school and pupils are met
• Can incentivise by paying in lieu of notice
20. Top tips
Ask for VR ‘declaration of interest forms’ to be completed by
the end of the consultation period
All requests do not have to be agreed but seek advice
21. Redundancy Payments
• Statutory or enhanced – check policy and previous precedents
• Ensure calculations have been run for all at risk staff in advance
• Support Staff in the LGPS who are over 55 and under 60 are
entitled to have their pension ‘topped’ up – big additional cost
• Ensure continuous service is correct and ask whether previously
made redundant (this breaks service)
22. Support for displaced staff
• Suitable alternative roles within other Academies in the MAT
• Paid time off for interviews
• Support with interview tips/C.V
• Time to access support from trade union
• Be aware some staff may not have applied for a job in a number of
years
23. The Modification Order
• Staff either receive redundancy pay and lose continuous service or
keep continuous service and pay back redundancy pay
• If staff are made redundant with effect from 31st August they
cannot start a new job in a school (or body covered by the
Modification Order) on 1st September, unless they pay their
redundancy pay back