The probation period is often where the most important managing performance decisions are made. These first few months can be...
There’s a common myth we still hear from employers: “They’re on probation, so we can just dismiss them right?” Unfortunately,...
From 30 September 2026, a new statutory Information Sharing Duty comes into force in England, and it has important implications...
Bereavement is one of those situations where most good employers already try to do the right thing. But from April...
Here at Redwing we concern ourselves with employment law but we often see an overlap between the work we do...
From 1 September 2026, the revised EYFS will require early years providers to tell staff and prospective staff that they...
Nursery leaders can sometimes become understandably nervous about managing an employee who has a disabled child but discriminated by association...
AI can be incredibly useful in HR, but there are some tasks where making something more polished can actually make...
When we talk about Return to Work Meetings, we often associate them with sickness absence. You’ll have already read about...
A common myth in the workplace is that managers should not contact an employee while they are signed off sick....
Difficult conversations in nurseries rarely happen at a convenient time. They often arise during busy transitions, staff shortages, room changes,...
Return to Work Meetings: Getting the Tone Right Return to Work Meetings are one of the most useful tools available...
Safeguarding is not a once-a-year exercise. For Day Nurseries, Pre-schools and Out of School clubs, staff suitability should be monitored...
From 1 September 2026, an important safeguarding change will come into force which early years providers need to be ready...
When we think of “inclement weather”, many employers immediately think of snow, ice, flooding or travel disruption. However, extreme heat...
How much Statutory Sick Pay do I need to pay and does it change for low earners? In April 2026,...
Sickness in pregnancy, also referred to as ‘morning sickness’, is a common symptom many women can experience in the early...
When an employee resigns while they are off sick, it can feel as though the position should be simple. They...
In Early Years, practitioners hold confidential information that could genuinely change a child’s safety if it ends up in the...
Family run businesses are a huge part of the Early Years sector. Many nurseries and pre-schools have been built through...
Scotland is on the brink of a long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup and to celebrate this, Monday 15th...
