: Schools Law Brief October 2018 Teachers' Pensions - An Uncontrollable Cost or Are There Other Options for Schools? The Teachers' Pension Scheme announcement that employer pension contributions will rise from 16.4% to 23.6% from September 2019 has caused widespread concern throughout the sector... read more> KCSIE 2018 - What's New? Following on from the latest revision to KCSIE 2018, we have set out all the main changes from the draft published in May. This guidance applies to all schools from 3 September 2018... read more> Exclusion of ASD Pupils Breaches Their Human Rights The Upper Tier Tribunal has recently delivered an important judgement in the context of pupil exclusions, which is likely to lead to a change in law and practice for all schools in England and Wales... read more> Bank Borrowing and Security for Independent Schools: Key Points for Planning a Successful Outcome This article summarises some of the principal legal and planning issues that Governors and School Bursars will need to consider when putting bank finance in place to fund projects. As ever, forward planning is key... read more> Bunsen Burner Risk Requiring Immediate Action Schools have been advised by the Government to dispose of potentially hazardous Bunsen burner gauze mats used in their science labs... read more>   Barney Northover bnorthover@vwv.co.uk 0117 314 5395 Are Your Staff Aware of the New KCSIE Guidelines? Benefit from E-learning through My OnStream. Book a Free Demo Now Events Data Protection Training London - 16 October 2018 Safer Recruitment Training London - 8 November 2018 Immigration Essentials London - 14 November 2018   We respect your privacy, you can update your email preferences at any time. See our privacy page to find out how we use and protect your data. Subscribe Here This newsletter is sent in accordance with the EU Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive. Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC384033, registered office Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA. A list of members may be inspected at the registered office. The term Partner means a member of Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP or a senior employee of equivalent standing. Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA 597329).A member of The Association of European Lawyers with representative offices throughout the EU & Central & Eastern Europe. DISCLAIMER: This publication is for guidance only. Reliance should not be placed upon it and nor should action be taken, without obtaining advice in respect of the specific circumstances applicable. We will be pleased to offer such advice or assistance. Problems viewing this email? View online