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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 was published on 7th July 2026. This has retained many of the changes proposed in the consultation document published earlier this year, however there are also some additional inclusions. The information sharing guidance has been expanded in anticipation of th
Schools’ Choice, part of the Vertas Group, is pleased to be exhibiting at the Eastern Education Show on Thursday 18th June 2026, at Newmarket Racecourse. The Eastern Education Show is one of the region’s most established events for school leaders
As the Employment Rights Act 2025 ushers in one of the most significant updates to UK employment law in recent years, schools and trusts will need to prepare for a wide range of changes coming into effect from April 2026 onwards. These reforms strengthen employee rights, expand family‑friendly pro
Budget‑setting season is here and Multi‑Academy Trust (MAT) finance teams are once again facing the pressure of rising costs and increasing expectations to produce accurate multi‑year financial forecasts. While spreadsheets have long been the default tool for MAT financial planning, in todayâ€
As multi-academy trusts face growing complexities, from funding pressures to ambitious expansion plans, finance leaders need systems that can not only keep pace but also stay ahead.
After nearly 15 years of relying on the same finance system, the leadership team at Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form recognised that the time had come to explore new options for improvement.
Schools should be aware of several key updates to statutory guidance ahead of the new academic year. Changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2025 will come into force this September. There are minor changes this year including aligning the document to amended Virtual School Head role t
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, more commonly known as Martyn’s Law, has now received Royal Assent and will become law on 1 April 2027.
For schools and academies, the demands on leadership teams extend far beyond the classroom. From HR and finance to governance, safeguarding, and beyond, each function plays a vital role in supporting day to day operations. But when these areas operate in isolation, supported by different systems, wo
At Schools’ Choice, we know that the key to delivering exceptional integrated managed services to schools and academy trusts lies in the strength of our collaboration. Therefore, earlier this month we brought together over 60 colleagues for an in-person team event to share ideas, celebrate achieve
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