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NYES Connect offers short, free sessions designed to provide practical insights and clear guidance on key topics affecting schools across North Yorkshire and beyond.

This upcoming NYES Connect webinar will focus on how the Employment Rights Act 2025 will fundamentally change the management of new starters, probationary employees and fixed-term arrangements from 1 January 2027.

For schools, this means that robust recruitment, induction, probation and contract management processes will be more important than ever.

The session will be delivered by Mairi Reed, Principal HR Advisor and Katy Fairley, HR Business Partner who are both members of our NYES Human Resources team.

Join our practical webinar to understand:

• What the reduction in the unfair dismissal qualifying period means for maintained schools, academies and trusts
• What good practice looks like for performance management and documentation during probation
• How statutory and contractual notice periods interact with the new qualifying period
• Risks associated with the expiry and non-renewal of fixed-term contracts, including maternity cover and project-funded roles
• Key policy and contractual changes schools should consider during 2026

Prerequisites

By registering for this webinar, delegates agree to be contacted for feedback following the session and to receive relevant marketing materials

Outcomes

The session will help school leaders understand the new legislation and give them confidence for managing the impact of the changes within their schools.

Booking Information

This course is free.

Bookings should be made in the course delegate’s name to ensure they receive the booking confirmation email and any supporting documents or links.

Audience

This course is available nationally.

This course is designed for headteachers, senior leaders, school business leaders, and HR leads.