Essential Law Updates
Navigating Compliance and Supporting Your Workforce
Are you ready for two of the biggest legal changes set to impact schools? With significant reforms on the horizon, understanding these shifts now will help you navigate the changes smoothly and make informed decisions for your school. The Procurement Act 2023, coming into effect on 24 February 2025, and the Employment Rights Bill, described as bringing “generational” changes to employment law, will have a significant impact on procurement and workforce management in schools.
Stone King will be leading this practical and informative session at EdExec Live, ensuring that school leaders understand these key changes, know what steps to take next and can adapt policies and processes with confidence.
IN THIS SEMINAR, WE EXPLORE:
The key changes in procurement and employment law and what they mean for your school.
Practical strategies to ensure compliance while minimising risk.
Steps to refine procurement processes and employment policies with long-term sustainability in mind.
TAKE-HOME POINTS:
This session will provide a clear roadmap to staying compliant while keeping operations efficient. You’ll gain practical insights into streamlining procurement, reducing legal exposure and ensuring workforce policies align with best practices. By acting now, you can prepare for these changes smoothly and avoid any costly last-minute adjustments.
THIS SESSION IS FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERS WHO:
Want to stay informed, ensure compliance and confidently navigate upcoming legal changes. If you manage contracts, procurement or employment policies, this session will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and protect your school from unnecessary risks.
Ciara Campfield and James Barron
About the speakers:
Ciara has amassed a wealth of experience advising a range of education institutions on corporate, commercial and governance matters. Ciara specialises in procurement within the education sector, and she has a particular interest in advising on the development of joint ventures and multi-partner collaborations comprising local authorities, education and business.
James’ specialism is in employment law. He has significant experience in advising educational establishments across the full range of employment issues, including but not limited to disciplinary matters, grievances, absence management, performance management, whistleblowing, safeguarding, discrimination issues and industrial relations.
Well versed in defending organisations in employment tribunal hearings, James has substantial experience in acting as an advocate in both multi-day employment tribunal hearings and contested preliminary hearings.