Schools are subject to some of the toughest rules and regulations of any institution. We often think these primarily apply to things like safeguarding or data collection. However, even school budgets and finances are governed by numerous laws, rules, and regulations.

Keeping a school or education setting compliant is one of the most important responsibilities you can carry. Every course completed, certificate checked, and policy updated directly affects the safety of your students and the protection of your staff. Get it wrong, and the consequences include safeguarding failures, legal trouble, and failed inspections.

Unfortunately, concerns sometimes arise about people within an organisation, and sometimes these can be about people we know well, which can be particularly difficult to navigate. This is why the UK government introduced a formal process for managing allegations of abuse and low-level concerns, which can be found within both Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguarding Children. But What’s the Difference Between an Allegation and a Low-level Conce

There's nothing more important than student safety. The Department of Education monitors schools closely for compliance with a wide range of regulations, from safeguarding and health & safety to GDPR and staff certifications. Non-compliance in schools leads to severe penalties, including scathing OFSTED reports, legal issues, and reputational damage. But worst of all, it puts students and staff at risk.

Food and drink provide the energy and nutrients we all need to be healthy. Good nutrition and proper hydration are the foundations of wellbeing. They affect everything from physical growth, cognitive development, and emotional regulation to immunity, energy levels, and long-term health.

Few industries face regulations as rigorous as the education sector. Non-compliance with these changing regulations can lead to failing Ofsted and other inspectorates, getting a bad report, funding issues and reputational damage. Thankfully, with the right tools and a proactive approach, compliance becomes manageable and even simple.

Safeguarding, data protection, and Prevent duties are core responsibilities for everyone working in education. From schools and colleges to universities and training providers, all institutions must follow strict laws and regulations that protect students, staff, and the wider community.

Discover how a learning management system in education simplifies compliance. Streamline training, track progress, and keep your institution audit-ready with flick.

On 1st September 2025, significant updates to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) come into force.  Whilst the changes span across a range of areas within the EYFS, one of the most significant is the introduction of safe eating requirements for all early years settings.

The UK government has been looking at how AI can be used to improve the education sector and has released some guidance on AI and education. Here's a breakdown of what it actually means for settings, teachers, and learners.

Find out the importance of encouraging child development and how to take action through activities.

How can teachers provide a learning environment for thinking and questioning in which children and young people, can raise questions.

Find out what the EYFS outline as what a child should be able to do by five years old and how to train teachers and childcare staff.

How can teachers and others in the childcare sector prevent radicalisation by spotting the signs and promoting good British Values?

What are the EYFS, what does it stand for and why are they so important?

What are the 7 different areas of learning and development in the EYFS and why are they key? click to find out.

Lifting Children and how it differs from lifting adults - changing your approach and why communication is key.