CIPD

Not sure if you're in an HMC school, but we've been supporting heads of department with the ISQAM programme that they run and I'd highly recommend it. Our staff who have completed level one and level two have really valued it. I've also got a couple of…

That's the basis we've worked on too. I certainly wouldn't have furloughed anyone at that point, but those who were already on furlough have stayed on that scheme.

My biggest challenge is the absence of a helpful crystal ball combined with the need to plan ahead for and resource really important changes to make the organisation safe for everyone in it. As a school we're partially 'open' already, but the logistics…

Hi Amy,
We take the view that any period of 3 months+ spent in another country as an adult (including country of origin, even if the person wasn't working there but was aged over 18) should result in a check. The Vahey serious case review is the basis…

I agree - I've had staff on furlough who are term time only, for periods which have run across school holiday dates. As they are paid on a monthly basis all year round, I have made no change to their furlough arrangements, and the furlough has just continued…

nina.waters@emanuel.org.uk
Look forward to catching up. Nina

I work in a school but not a MAT - but if it's helpful, my insomnia is currently being driven by how on earth we will be able to manage the return of staff and pupils to school, even in a phased manner, while social distancing is still needed. Moving…

Thank you!

We are lucky enough to have some excellent counsellors on site, and I spoke to them yesterday about sharing some information to help staff (as well as pupils) who are feeling increased anxiety at this time. They have done so this morning, and shared the…

Happy to join you Karen. What kind of school are you in?