The Employment Rights Bill represents one of the most significant and wide-ranging reforms to UK employment law in recent decades, with major implications for the education sector. The new framework will affect every aspect of employment within schools and multi-academy trusts, from recruitment and probation management to restructuring and long-term workforce planning.

Legislative timetable and implementation

The House of Lords is due to review the latest version of the Bill on 28 October 2025, with Royal Assent expected in November. Following Royal Assent, some measures will take immediate effect, while others, such as the introduction of day-one unfair dismissal rights and reforms to collective consultation processes,