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Schools' HR Briefings & Comms

Stay informed with the latest HR news  - 2026/2027 

Schools' HR regularly publishes updates, guidance and practical information to support schools in managing their workforce and remaining compliant with employment and education legislation.

This section contains the latest Schools' HR communications, including updates to policies and procedures, changes to legislation, pay awards, safeguarding requirements, pensions information and key workforce developments.

Schools are encouraged to review communications regularly and ensure that relevant information is shared with appropriate staff and governors.

If you require further information about any communication, please contact the Schools' HR team at schoolshr@southwark.gov.uk or speak to your HR Business Partner.

 

Please note that historic communications are no longer available on the website. If you require a copy of a previous communication, please contact the Schools' HR team.

 

Briefing Summary / Subject  Date of publication 
Schools HR Newsletter - 25/09/2026 (pdf, 201kb)
  • NJC pay award update and guidance on back pay, including implications for employees receiving Universal Credit. 
  • Update on the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2026 and teacher pay awards from September 2026. 
  • Publication of updated teacher pay scales and revised pay policy resources.
  • Closure of Guardian Jobs and changes to recruitment advertising arrangements. 
  • Changes to the Apply for Qualified Teacher Status in England (AQTS) process for overseas-trained teachers. 
  • Information on alternative routes into teaching for overseas-trained teachers. 
  • Launch of new and updated HR policies and guidance, including Grievance, Respect at Work, Sexual Harassment and Third Party Harassment documents. 
 25/09/2026
KCSIE 2026 and Regulated Activity HR Briefing (pdf, 187kb)

KCSIE 2026 -  changes from 01/09/2026

Regulated Activity - the removal of the longstanding supervision exemption from regulated activity - impacting on volunteers

 10/08/2026