Questions and Answers

We understand that the new Early Years Foundation Stage has been published and will be implemented from September. What are the main changes?

We currently use hexane in our lab processes but have now been told to find alternatives. How do I go about finding a suitable alternative?

What are the rules when using employees from overseas?

A member of staff has been reinstated after suspension following an allegation from a pupil. The police took no action on the allegation and the school's internal proceedings did not lead to any formal action. However, he has told us that he can not face coming back into school. What are our options?

I was adding some antifreeze to our laboratory van (used for sampling) and dropped the container; the antifreeze has spilled all over the ground. What should I do?

The draft Social Care Bill announced in the Queen’s Speech seems to say nothing about reforming funding. What has happened to the Dilnot Commission’s recommendations?

What are the rules when using employees from overseas?

A member of our staff has been employed on ongoing fixed-term contracts for three years. Can we continue to employ her on this basis?

Given the need for confidentiality, how should the school deal with an allegation against a member of teaching staff?

I heard someone mention continuous provision in regard to planning. What does it mean?