The UK Supreme Court has clarified that “sex” in the Equality Act means biological sex, a ruling with major implications for schools. This article explains what the ruling means, what it doesn’t, and how schools can respond thoughtfully and lawfully
The STRB has submitted its teacher pay recommendations for 2025/26, but publication has been delayed due to the pre-election purdah period. This article explains what purdah is, why the report hasn’t been released, and what schools should expect after the May elections.
What started as a way for parents to share reminders and build community is now creating real challenges for teachers and leaders. In this piece, Alistair Wood reflects on his recent BBC 5 Live discussion with education lawyer Robert Lewis on Naga Munchetty’s show about parent WhatsApp groups.
Due to continued growth, we have a new vacancy in a our casework team. If you’re the type of person that colleagues can depend and rely on, you might be exactly what we’re looking for!
April will be a key month for the schools sector. Stay informed about what to expect and look out for as critical decisions unfold.
With challenges abound and a new government flexing its muscles on schools’ policy, Edapt CEO Alistair Wood looks ahead to what might happen in 2025 for schools’ policy and more.
75% of teachers cite “legal/employment support and protection against allegations” as the primary reason for joining a trade union or an alternative like Edapt (Teacher Tapp 2023). While trade unions play an important role in the education sector, at Edapt we believe that teachers should have the option to access this support and protection without…
This article explains the changes to our pricing structure from October 1st 2024. All new subscribers joining before this date will pay the 2023-24 rate until September 2025.
As teaching is a profession that unfortunately comes with a number of occupational hazards, unions and alternatives are seen as way of safeguarding against these risks. This article explores the different options available to those working in education.
The Teaching Regulation Agency’s annual report shows a rise in the number of allegations of serious misconduct made against teachers with many coming directly from the public. This article dives a little deeper into the figures and analyses the implications for the sector.
