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If there is one education topic likely to cause debate during an election period, it’s the issue of ‘for profit’ schools. As a recent Guardian article confirms, any uncertainty about the Conservative’s position has been clarified by their manifesto – they will not introduce ‘for profit’ schools. But would ‘for profit’ schools even be viable in England?
Schools often generate profit by letting out their facilities or seconding staff. Income generated is recycled back into the school to purchase items for the benefit of students and the community.
A school which allowed surplus income to be paid out to shareholders by way of a dividend would potentially cease to be a charity and lose the tax benefits that come with charitable status. The costs of running the school would then increase significantly, making generating a profit a difficult and unattractive option for investors.
The concept may well be a non-starter for political parties and commercial sponsors alike.
The recent case of R (on the application of A Parent) v Governing Body of XYZ School [2022] EWHC 1146 (Admin) provides some welcome and reassuring guidance to governing boards on the exclusion reconsideration process.
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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.
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.
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