Data Protection Update

December was a busy month for those involved in data protection compliance. Therefore, we've set out a short summary of the most relevant updates for our education clients.

Brexit

As you will no doubt have heard, the UK and the EU reached a trade and cooperation agreement on Christmas Eve. That agreement granted a further six-month extension for personal data transfers from the EU to the UK without the UK being considered a third country.

COVID-19 mass testing: Can we require staff to conduct testing?

As many will be aware, on 17 December 2020, the Government confirmed that all secondary schools and colleges in England will be required to partake in mass testing staff and students (known as 'lateral flow' testing), with effect from 4 January 2021. With the Christmas break looming, it left many school and college leaders with unanswerable questions about how they may be expected to implement this in their setting, particularly in such a short timescale.

Health and wellbeing; recognising & addressing mental health post pandemic

If you were unable to attend our Health and Wellbeing webinar on the 20th January and would like to purchase a copy of the webinar recording for £60 +VAT please email education@forbessolicitors.co.uk

In addition to the recording we will also offer you a 1-1 to discuss any questions you may have.

The webinar recording covers key issues around health and well being in the current climate; how we recognise those; using our processes to ensure we address the issues and they don’t fall through the cracks to have a resilient team of staff and avoid costly claims for stress and disability.

Lockdown 3.0 Tips for the Education Sector

Solicitor, Joshua Burke, has been providing weekly Lockdown 3.0 tips for the education section. Please use the below links to view the videos:

Week 1 - https://youtu.be/2Oii66aQLTU

Week 2 - https://youtu.be/pUv4JA08JkM

Week 3 – https://youtu.be/bG4OkKcac00

For any further information please contact Joshua Burke on 07970 000448 or via Joshua.burke@forbessolicitors.co.uk

Upcoming Events

3rd February - Absence trends and managing absence and disability in a changing world  - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/absence-trends-and-managing-absence-and-disability-in-a-changing-world-tickets-125074321663

9th February - Education Q&A - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/education-qa-tickets-138922654399