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There is lots of commentary as to whether academy freedoms are real or illusory and whether they are used.
Reform’s survey on academy freedoms published this week concludes that two thirds of academies have “yet to use their freedoms over the curriculum, staff terms and conditions or the school day”. One lesser commented on freedom – it is not included in the DfE’s list of freedoms – is that of governance. Maintained schools’ constitutional arrangements are determined by parliament through acts and statutory instruments.
Freedom can be as much about a state of mind as it can be tightly defined changes in approach - governance can play a key role here. Academies are increasingly exploring increased use of these governance freedoms and this is something that should be encouraged and accelerated where possible. Effective use of governance freedoms can provide valuable support to our school leaders and could well be more effective in attracting governors than payment of governors as suggested by some.
With 19 HR experts now supporting over 500 schools and trusts across the country, in this edition of 60 seconds we sit down with Emma Hughes, who leads the team, to discuss what this significant milestone means to her.
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In order to reduce the risk of potential breaches, schools should follow this Health and Safety Executive guidance.
A ResPublica report highlighted that asbestos continues to be the UK’s number one occupational killer, with nurses and teachers 3 to 5 times more likely to develop mesothelioma than the general UK population. The House of Commons Work & Pensions Select Committee is investigating how the HSE manages the continued presence of asbestos in buildings.
Mark Blois, Browne Jacobson’s national Head of Education, is marking a notable anniversary, an incredible 25 years as an education lawyer.
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