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October 2018

• Cyber-criminals target schools

  Some brief advice for schools on dealing with the latest scams and cyber attacks

• Putting the ‘read’ into readiness

  “Let us read and let us dance – two amusements that will never do any harm to the world.” Voltaire

• Duty to Disclose…

  Our experts review a recent Supreme Court ruling to uphold a headteacher’s dismissal, with some interesting observations, analysis and advice.

• “Going concern” a growing concern

  With financial pressures getting greater every year, check out these five top tips to help you manage things like budgets, staffing costs and trust reserves.

September 2018

• New landmarks on the data protection horizon

  In the as yet unsettled waters of privacy and data protection, GDPR expert Gillian Scribbins, of Muckle LLP, flags up the developments organisations should be aware of to stay afloat.

May 2018

• A brighter future for children of the North

  Following the recent ‘Growing up North’ report we have compiled an overview of the main headlines and recommendations to keep you up to date.

• Risky business? Weigh up the costs and the benefits of the RPA

  Does your academy have a risk protection arrangement (RPA) in place? Learn more about the DfE’s latest guidance for academies.

• Biometric Analysis: Dactyloscopy dialled down

  With more schools and colleges looking into fingerprint, retina or facial recognition technology, our experts explain some of the practicalities of introducing this in education.

• GDP…Argh or Ahhh?

  From sighs of relief to screams of frustration, GDPR has evoked many emotions. For some rational advice for schools – read our review of the DfE’s new data protection toolkit.

February 2018

• Councils look out for Local Government Ombudsman

  You might be surprised how the LGO handled a parent complaint about a local authority’s efforts to find alternative education for an excluded child.