Staff who have booked, or are planning to travel abroad over the summer holiday period must be mindful of the relevant quarantine rules upon their return to the UK and the possibility of these rules changing at short secure2.sla-online.co.uk/V3/Article/Art…

The scheme continues on the same terms as the government announced in November 2020. Employees do not have to have been furloughed previously to be eligible but must have been on your payroll by the 30th October 2020. secure2.sla-online.co.uk/V3/Article/Art…

The Home Office has now updated the Right to Work Checklist. We have updated out Safer Recruitment Checklist to reflect these changes. Please see our article for more information secure2.sla-online.co.uk/V3/Article/Art…

Our L&D Team have put together a useful webinar for manager to access on the topic of Menopause. For more details see our latest article secure2.sla-online.co.uk/V3/Article/Art…

The 31st STRB report has been published and has recommended to pay a consolidated award of £250 to those whose FTE basic earnings are less than £24k (unqualified teachers) and advisory pay points to be re-introduced on the UQT range secure2.sla-online.co.uk/V3/Article/Art…

On the 26th August 2021 the Government updated its guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Right to Work checks. The end date for the temporary adjusted Right to Work checks has now been deferred to 5th April 2022 (inclusive) see our latest article - secure2.sla-online.co.uk/V3/Article/Art…

The final version of the STPCD 2021 is expected to be laid in Parliament on 24th September 2021, please see our article for more details - secure2.sla-online.co.uk/V3/Article/Art…

Wishing all our schools a wonderful Easter holiday and a well-deserved rest after another busy term. #happyeaster

The government has extended the modified process for right to work checks until the 30th September. For more details please see our latest article. secure2.sla-online.co.uk/v3/Article/Art…

Congratulations Rushey Mead Academy! What a wonderful achievement, your team should feel extremely proud.

Our HR training dates have now been launched for the next 12 months. For details please follow the link below: leicestershiretradedservices.org.uk/A99270

Places are still available for our Staff Attendance Management course - book your course online. For more details follow the link below: leicestershiretradedservices.org.uk/A110580

Changes made to the Keeping Children Safe In Education document are now reflected in our LTS Recruitment and Selection policy. For more details follow the link below: leicestershiretradedservices.org.uk/A117097

All our 2023 training dates are now available to book online. Click on the link below to see details on all the courses we offer. Also don't forgot to book a place on our next HR briefing on January 24th - Free for HR Plus members! leicestershiretradedservices.org.uk/A117070

We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Hoping everyone has a peaceful and relaxing break. #christmas #christmasvibes

NEU's first strike action in schools scheduled this week on Wednesday 1st February. Updated strike action guidance for schools and guidance from Direct.gov can be found on LTS online. Please contact us for any more advice.

National Employers have made a full and final pay offer to the Unions representing the Local Government NJC workforce. Effective 1st April 2023, employees have been offered an increase of £1,925 (pay points 2 to 43) See our article for further details: leicestershiretradedservices.org.uk/A130370

The Schools Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) Report for 2023 was published yesterday and recommended a pay award of 6.5% across all pay scales for all teachers. See our article for further information. leicestershiretradedservices.org.uk/A146298

Welcome back, we hope school staff had good break, managed to get some sunshine and well-deserved time away to relax and recharge ready for the start of Autumn Term. Our first HR Briefing is on 27th September and we look forward to seeing you there. leicestershiretradedservices.org.uk/T211198

The DfE recently launched a consultation on minimum service levels in education, including higher education. For further information see our article leicestershiretradedservices.org.uk/A151656