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Employers now liable for a fixed penalty fine if workers break self-isolation to attend work

28 September 2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020 came into force in England today

Final version of 2020 STPCD published

24 September 2020

The final version of the 2020 School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions Document was published late yesterday

Job Retention Bonus - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

21 September 2020

The government has published a policy paper on a Job Retention Bonus to provide additional support to employers who keep on their furloughed employees in meaningful employment after the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends on 31 October 2020.

Reporting deadline reminders 30th September 2020 - Facility Time and Public Sector Apprenticeship Target Reporting

16 September 2020

There is a reporting deadline on 30th September 2020 for Trade Union Facility Time and Progress towards the Public Sector Apprenticeship Target

GLPC Pay Award for 2020-21 (London Schools Only)

7 September 2020

GLPC (Greater London Provincial Council) pay award for London schools 2020-21 confirmed

Updated advice on face coverings in schools and colleges

27 August 2020

Information on the government's revised guidance on the use of face coverings in education settings

NJC for Local Government Services: 2020/21 pay agreement confirmed

26 August 2020

Agreement has now been reached between the National Employers and the Trade Union Side on the pay increase for 2020-21, applicable from 1st April 2020

School teachers’ pay award 2020

21 July 2020

The School Teachers’ Review Body’s annual report has been published today incorporating the teachers' pay award and other changes

Our termly law and policy update and briefing video: Summer Term 2020

16 July 2020

Download or view our latest termly employment law, policy and pay update providing up-to-date information on the most significant forthcoming HR changes affecting schools and colleges

Confirmation of permanent withdrawal the 2020 Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) consultation due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

13 July 2020

The government finally confirmed that they have permanently withdrawn the 2020 Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) consultation due to coronavirus (COVID-19)