How are schools preparing for assessing progression up the M Scale? What advice is there on setting up contracts for new staff eg someone currently on M3 would normally expect a contract for Sept stating salary of M4.

19 Mar 2013

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Getting to Grips with Performance Related Pay

Performance-related pay for teachers will be introduced in September, with the outcomes of teachers’ appraisals being linked to their pay progression. Getting to Grips with... Performance-Related Pay ebook takes a practical look at what the introduction of performance-related pay will mean in your school.

13 Mar 2013

Termination of employment, academies and settling safely with staff

Tamsin Wilkinson explores the ways in which an employee’s employment may come to an end, and highlights some areas around termination that may be less well known

11 Mar 2013

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What is the definition of reasonable absence by staff for ongoing medical appointments in school time? Should these be paid or unpaid?

4 Mar 2013

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A teacher was on certified sick leave and put on half pay (as per contract) on 13/12/2012 but has produced a fit to work note - (GP appointment on 04/01/2013) - backdated to 20/12/12 and is requesting full pay from that date. What is the position on this?

7 Jan 2013

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Bereavement: balancing compassion with business

A teacher has requested a period of leave due to the death of a relative. Is the teacher entitled to compassionate leave and if so, should it be paid?

26 Nov 2012

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A staff member left the school last summer; I wasn't informed so didn't remove them from payroll. They have been paid for several months since leaving and are not responding to requests to return the money (less than £1k). What should be my next action?

22 Nov 2012

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New tribunal rules 2012: fees, costs and time periods

Changes to fees and costs awards appear designed to discourage vexatious claims. Helen Badger looks at how school employers will be affected

29 Oct 2012

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Redundancy: cost-cutting without unfair dismissal

Getting the procedure right is crucial. Peter Woodhouse explains how to navigate the complexities of consultation and selection, and looks at some new tribunal decisions

16 Oct 2012

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What are your obligations to staff in the academy conversion process?

If you are considering conversion, or have already started the process, read Helen Badger’s guide to obligations to staff under Tupe

19 Sep 2012

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How are schools preparing for assessing progression up the M Scale? What advice is there on setting up contracts for new staff eg someone currently on M3 would normally expect a contract for Sept stating salary of M4.

Getting to Grips with Performance Related Pay

Termination of employment, academies and settling safely with staff

What is the definition of reasonable absence by staff for ongoing medical appointments in school time? Should these be paid or unpaid?

A teacher was on certified sick leave and put on half pay (as per contract) on 13/12/2012 but has produced a fit to work note - (GP appointment on 04/01/2013) - backdated to 20/12/12 and is requesting full pay from that date. What is the position on this?

Bereavement: balancing compassion with business

A staff member left the school last summer; I wasn't informed so didn't remove them from payroll. They have been paid for several months since leaving and are not responding to requests to return the money (less than £1k). What should be my next action?

New tribunal rules 2012: fees, costs and time periods

Redundancy: cost-cutting without unfair dismissal

What are your obligations to staff in the academy conversion process?

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