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✨ From all of us here at EPM, we wish you a restful and joy-filled festive break! Merry Christmas! 🎄 While our offices take a break, we’re still here to answer your urgent queries. Please refer to our latest customer Snapshot email for contact details throughout our closure period. We’ll be back to our normal hours from Thursday 2 January. Here’s to a 2025 filled with exciting opportunities! #MerryChristmas #SeasonsGreetings #NewYear #Education #Schools #Trusts

📰 Wrapping up the term with our first EPM Snapshot newsletter  As this term comes to an end, we’re reflecting on a term of rapid change and looking forward to what’s next for 2025!   December's edition explores exciting new initiatives coming in the new year, designed to meet the evolving needs of the education sector.   Stay ahead of the curve as you prepare for January and check out our latest newsletter below 👇  #Education #Newsletter #Schools #Trusts #EducationLeaders #EdTech 

⭐ Elevate your recruitment skills in education! Hiring the right team is critical to your School’s success. Poor recruitment can lead to high turnover, low productivity, and potential legal issues. Let EPM help you get it right! Join our expert-led online training to: ▪️Navigate essential HR in education ▪️Understand employment law (Equality Act 2010, GDPR) ▪️Attract top talent and streamline your hiring process ▪️Conduct impactful interviews and make confident decisions. With guidance from our experienced HR professionals, you’ll gain the tools to create a recruitment process that’s fair, compliant, and aligned with your School’s culture. Don’t wait – secure your spot to build a stronger, more effective team for your School ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q0300-9B0 #Education #Recruitment #HR #SaferRecruitment #SchoolManagement #Leadership

📢 Breaking News! 📢 The DfE have introduced the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill to Parliament today, intending to put children’s interests at the heart of government policy. Key points from the Bill are expected to take effect from September 2026. The key objectives raised in the Bill are: ▪️Inclusive school proposals: Councils can now consider proposals for all types of schools, not just academies, ensuring the best local options for children and families. ▪️Qualified teacher requirements: New teachers in state schools must hold or be working towards Qualified Teacher Status, completing a statutory induction period before teaching. ▪️Uniform pay and conditions: School teachers will have the same core pay and conditions, giving schools more flexibility in attracting and retaining talent. ▪️Support for failing schools: Failing schools under LA control won't automatically convert to academies, allowing for a broader range of strategies to improve standards. ▪️One curriculum: All state-funded schools – including academies – will be required to teach the national curriculum. This means parents can be assured that their child is getting the benefits of the reformed curriculum – no matter what type of school they attend. ▪️Strengthened safeguarding: A duty on the safeguarding partners for local authorities, police and health to give educators a greater role enabling them to influence decision-making at every level. We’ll keep you informed as we receive further updates on the Bill's progress. For support in navigating the impact of changes on your School or MAT, please talk to us ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02_Wwb80 #Schools #Trust #Academies #Education #ChildrensWellbeing #Gov #Legislation

💬 Join the conversation: Introducing our Thought Leaders Series for education leaders. It’s no secret that the pace of change is fast in education. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful networking is in bringing leaders together to tackle challenges in the sector. That’s why we’re thrilled to launch our FREE Thought Leaders Series – exclusive panel discussions designed for school and trust leaders like you. Kicking off in the new year, these sessions provide a space to connect, share and grow together while being inspired by organic conversations with your peers. Watch our CEO, Jen Elliott, share more about how you can get involved in the conversation 👇 #Leadership #Education #Schools #Trusts #SchoolLeaders #Management #Networking

🤧 Winter bugs taking a toll? Take control of your staff absences Sickness absence is a challenge every school or trust faces, especially during winter. Our CPD-accredited Managing Sickness Absence Training gives you the tools to boost staff morale, cut costs, and enhance overall performance in the coming months. In this training, you’ll master how to: ✔️ Handle different types of absences ✔️ Develop effective policies and stay compliant with the Equality Act 2010 ✔️ Support smooth returns to work while prioritising wellbeing. Led by HR experts, our course equips you with the skills to create a healthier, more productive workplace. Plus, you'll earn a CPD certificate to support your professional development. Sign up today and transform your absence management ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02_LD_V0 #WorkplaceWellbeing #HR #Education #Schools #Trusts #ProfessionalDevelopment

🍀 Friday 13th just got lucky! As an early Christmas gift to school leaders, we’re offering 10% off early sign-ups for our Education Leaders People Management Toolkit 🎁 Register your interest by 31 December to secure your exclusive discount and start 2025 with a fresh, CPD-accredited approach to people management. Ready to empower your team and elevate your leadership? Explore our toolkit today ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02_zXnX0 #EducationLeaders #Schools #Trusts #CPD #PeopleManagement #Education #ManagementTraining

🚨 News alert! 🚨 Yesterday, the government published evidence to the STRB for the 2025/26 teachers pay award, with recommendations for a 2.8% rise. The government state that the award would “maintain the competitiveness of teacher’s pay, despite the challenging financial backdrop”, while recognising that most schools will need to supplement funding received in FY 2025/26 with efficiencies. The initial reactions from trade unions have not greeted this news positively, with both the ASCL and NEU calling for recommendations to restore competitive pay to teaching professions. We will continue to keep you updated on developments as they arise. #STRB #TeachersPay #PayAward #Unions #Teaching #Schools #Trusts #Education

🚨 Don’t miss our People Update webinar in January! Our one-hour customer-exclusive session will share the latest developments, helping you prepare for the upcoming term. 📅 Tuesday 21 January  🕛 2 – 3pm  💻 Online via Microsoft Teams There’s also the chance to ask our expert panel live questions. Save your spot now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eU_Mj23r #HR #Education #EmploymentLaw #TeacherPay #Leadership #WorkforcePlanning 

🕵️Cybercriminals are ready to exploit the busy end-of-term rush as we countdown to Christmas. As schools and trusts are particularly vulnerable during this time, quick action is critical to minimise the impact of an attack. If you’ve recently been the victim of malicious activity, or are proactively strengthening your defences, knowing the early warning signs of a cyber attack and having a solid plan can make all the difference. 👇 #Ransomware #Education #Schools #Trusts #CyberCrime #Fraud #EducationSector