What is Education Insights?

Education Insights is our termly magazine, brought to you by EPM, providing you with topical articles each term hot off the press. Receive exclusive advice and guidance on HR, Governance, Safer Recruitment, Wellbeing, Payroll & Pensions, and Finance.

Spring 2023 Edition

Spring 2023 Edition

This Spring Edition includes 'What Happened to the Employment Bill', 'A Reminder as Strikes Continue' and 'Strategically Managing Employee Health and Wellbeing in your Trust'.
 

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Dr Wayne Birks - How Revisiting School Culture can Help School Leaders in Challenging Times
 
 
Date Published: 8 March 2023
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Autumn 2022 Edition

Education Insights is back, and now it's termly to ensure you receive the most valuable information whilst allowing you to implement any actions and considerations within your educational setting.
 
This Autumn Edition includes 'Let's Talk Menopause', 'Cost Saving and Budgeting in the current Climate' and 'Laying Foundation for Long-term Success'.
 

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Helen Frewin - Not just for Kids: The Power of Growth Mindset in Leadership
 
 
Date Published: 23 November 2022 
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May 2022 Edition

This May edition includes 'Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Education', 'Ofsted - An Update to the School Inspection Handbook' and 'Opportunity for All: Strong Schools with Great Teachers for your child'.
 

MEET THE EXPERT

Jan Renou, National Education Leadership Consultant
 

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Helen Frewin - Mindset of a Leader
 
 
Date Published: 16 May 2022 
 
 
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March 2022 Edition

Now back from the Spring Half Term let's get back into the swing of it this March with 'Teaching and Learning - an enabler for Trust growth', 'Effective Financial Planning for Academy Trusts' and 'Successful Tendering in Education'.

MEET THE EXPERT

Rachel Kershaw, Director of Leadership & MAT Development

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Victoria Hearn - People, Policy, Practice: Being a Flexible Working Ambassador School

 

Date Published: 11 March 2022 

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16. Education Insights February 22

February 2022 Edition

In this February edition, we bring you 'Reflecting on Low Level Concerns', 'Sick Pay for the Unvaccinated' and 'National Audit Office Report - Academy Reserves'.

MEET THE EXPERT

'Meet the Expert: From Apprentice to CEO: How Knowing Every Role can be Key to Leadership Success.'

 

Date Published: 11 February 2022

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15. Education Insights January 22

January 2022 Edition

Welcome to 2022! Let's get you ready for the coming year with 'Appraisals: A Continuous Process', 'The Rise of Fraud in Academies' and 'Micro-improvements for Winter Wellness'.

 

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Andrew Chubb - Getting a Grip of PFI contracts - the Key Issues to Address

 

Date Published: 17 January 2022

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14. Education Insights December 21 Customer

December 2021 Edition

This festive edition includes 'A Case for Flexible Working', 'Emotional Resilience in the Workplace' and 'Local Government Pay Dispute'.

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Stephen Morales - The Power of Joined-up Strategic Decision-making: How embracing the diverse knowledge of governors, teachers and business leaders can lead to outstanding school performance

 

Date Published: 14 December 2021

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13. Education Insights November 21-1

November 2021 Edition

This November edition includes ‘Growing Pains – Managing the changing team dynamic to secure high performance in your Trust’ and ‘SAD – It’s That Time of Year…’.

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Dominic Headley – The Importance of Sharing Effective References and Conduct Information in Education Insider

TRUST SPOTLIGHT

Kelvin Simpson - In the Spotlight: Advance Learning Partnership

 

Date Published: 5 November 2021

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October 2021 Edition

In our 1st anniversary edition we focused on 'Creating a Culture of Vigilance and Embedding a Low-Level Concerns Policy' and 'Whether your Multi-Academy Trust Board is Ready for Growth'.

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Nicholas Lindsay - Redressing the Balance of Equal Opportunity for Children 

TRUST SPOTLIGHT

Stuart Mansell - In the Spotlight: OWN

 

Date Published: 8 October 2021

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September 2021 Edition

In this 'back to school' month, we have 'A new Education White Paper: What's on the Horizon?' and 'The Importance of having a Health and Safety Champion'.

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Andrew Kitterick - Alternative Provision - Is it Time for a Rethink

Andy Fitzgibbon - Reflecting on the Year - Our 'Covid Change' Success

 

Date Published: 10 September 2021

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10. Education Insights July 21

July 2021 Edition

In a nice round off to the school year we have 'Demystifying Policies and Procedures', 'Tackling Pupil Sexual Abuse and Harassment' and 'Preparing for your Academy Trust Year-End'.

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Chris Townsend - Boarding in the 21st Century

 

Date Published: 9 July 2021

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9. Education Insights June 21

June 2021 Edition

This Summer edition includes 'Local Government National Pay Negotiations' and 'With Summer Preparation in Sight, Minimise Manual Handling and Lifting Injuries'.

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Donna Gale-Page - Considerations for Catch-up and summer Camps

TRUST SPOTLIGHT

In the Spotlight: Elevate Multi Academy Trust

 

Date Published: 11 June 2021

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8. Education Insights May 21

May 2021 Edition

This May we cover 'How is Social Media Impacting your Workplace' and 'School Minibus Safety - Your Complete Vehicle and Driver Checklist'.

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Rob Potts - How We've Coped with Coming Back

TRUST SPOTLIGHT

In the Spotlight: The Education Village Academy Trust

 

Date Published: 6 May 2021

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7. Education Insights April 21-1

April 2021 Edition

This month's edition includes 'Sickness Absence Management - Long COVID', 'What is the Ultimate Taboo Subject?' and 'Who is Responsible for the Single Central Record'.

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Rebecca Matthews - Alternative Provision in Further Education

 

Date Published: 7 April 2021

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6. Education Insights March 21

March 2021 Edition

Starting the spring term right with 'How eLearning can increase your Employee's Engagement' and 'What are the New Tax year Thresholds and Limits for April 2021?'.

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Carol Ann Pedersen - Mental Health and Wellbeing in Educational Settings During a Pandemic

Amarbeer Singh Gill - "The Roadmap" to Classroom Return

 

Date Published: 5 March 2021

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5. Education Insights February 21

February 2021 Edition

In this month’s edition, we focus on what to do about sickness absence dishonesty, what to do if you notice a gender pay gap in your School, bust your apprenticeship levy myths, plus much more.

 

Date Published: 4 February 2021

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4. Education Insights January 21

January 2021 Edition

In this month’s edition, we focus on pitfalls to avoid when considering organisational change, what you need to do for new employees joining your School, discuss the benefits of eLearning, plus much more.

 

Date Published: 8 January 2021

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3. Education Insights December 20-1

December 2020 Edition

In this month’s edition, we focus on how to handle grievances in Schools, how to conduct an investigation meeting, how to foster that festive feeling, and much more.

 

Date Published: 3 December 2020

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2. Education Insights November

November 2020 Edition

In this month’s edition, we focus on how to set executive pay in Multi-Academy Trusts, provide you with a guide to managing challenging people and ensure you are ready for Brexit, plus much more.

 

Date Published: 12 November 2020

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1. Education Insights October 20

October 2020 Edition

In this month’s edition, we focus on how to conduct effective appraisals in your School, how to set improvement targets for teachers, bust your Safer Recruitment myths, plus much more.

 

Date Published: 15 October 2020

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