The landscape of the Independent Education sector is changing. With developments in Employment legislation as well as the possibility of a general election, it's important to keep your finger on the pulse. Our Education Matters team here at Birketts are here to explore key areas of opportunity and concern, and provide practical guidance on what your school can do to prepare for the year ahead. Our speakers were: Abigail Trencher: https://www.birketts.co.uk/people/abigail-trencher/ Sonya O'Reilly: https://www.birketts.co.uk/people/sonya-oreilly/ Charlotte Sloan: https://www.birketts.co.uk/people/charlotte-sloan/ Sara Sayer: https://www.birketts.co.uk/people/sara-sayer/ Natalie Kent: https://www.birketts.co.uk/people/natalie-kent/ Hanna Head: https://www.birketts.co.uk/people/hanna-head/ Naomi Westcott: https://www.birketts.co.uk/people/naomi-westcott/ Robbie Watson: https://www.birketts.co.uk/people/robbie-watson/ Amanda Timcke: https://www.birketts.co.uk/people/amanda-timcke/ Emma Chiaramello: https://www.birketts.co.uk/people/emma-chiaramello/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction from Abigail Trencher and Sonya O'Reilly 04:39 Employment with Sonya O'Reilly 16:36 Employment with Charlotte Sloan 27:41 Political Influences with Sonya O'Reilly 33:55 Introduction to Student Issues with Sara Sayer 34:45 Gender Questioning Children with Natalie Kent 40:32 SEND Tribunals with Hanna Head 42:49 Procurement Update with Naomi Westcott 45:29 Complaints Handling with Sara Sayer 48:13 Tax with Robbie Watson 55:16 Education Property with Amanda Timcke 59:19 Construction Update with Emma Chiaramello 01:06:41 Round Up with Abigail Trencher

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