--- title: SAMpeople People Strategy Series description: Our expert-led series is designed for HR professionals transforming people management strategies in trusts. Explore topics to enhance your knowledge and equip you with actionable strategies to drive change. --- [![](https://hubspot.sampeople.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/SAMpeople-logo-Trademark%20(5).png?width=250&height=38&name=SAMpeople-logo-Trademark%20(5).png)](https://sampeople.co.uk/) #### SAMpeople and FusionHR webinars ##### Join our expert-led series, designed for HR professionals transforming people management strategies in education! Each month, our series will explore topics to empower you in your role, enhance your knowledge and equip you with actionable strategies to drive meaningful change in your trust.  [Explore our webinars](https://www.bigmarker.com/communities/sampeople/conferences) ![KCSIE blog (4)](https://hubspot.sampeople.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/KCSIE%20blog%20(4).png?width=1200&height=900&name=KCSIE%20blog%20(4).png "KCSIE blog (4)") ##### Thursday 26th February 2026 ### Mastering the investigation process in your school or MAT Join us to learn how to identify potential pitfalls, navigate complex scenarios, and empower your team to gather robust evidence.  [Book now](https://www.bigmarker.com/sampeople/mastering-the-investigation-process-in-your-school-or-mat) ![School staff at desk](https://hubspot.sampeople.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Employment%20Law%20(1)-1.png?width=1200&height=900&name=Employment%20Law%20(1)-1.png "School staff at desk") ##### Coming soon ### Keep an eye out for our upcoming summer term webinars We're excited to be running new sessions as part of Arbor's Strategy Series this summer. Keep an eye out for new sessions here soon!   [Book now](https://www.bigmarker.com/sampeople/employment-rights-act-2025-an-update-for-schools-and-trusts) ![Blog imagery-Apr-16-2026-09-13-34-8885-AM](https://hubspot.sampeople.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20imagery-Apr-16-2026-09-13-34-8885-AM.png?width=1200&height=900&name=Blog%20imagery-Apr-16-2026-09-13-34-8885-AM.png "Blog imagery-Apr-16-2026-09-13-34-8885-AM") ##### Wednesday 14th October, 10am ### Employment Law update 26/27 The Employment Rights Act 2025 has been described as the 'most significant piece of employment legislation in a generation'. It impacts all aspects of the employment relationship with further elements becoming effective throughout 2026 and 2027, including significant changes to dismissal claims. This update will ensure that your school is well prepared for the changes that are coming into force. In this fast-paced session, you’ll gain a comprehensive overview of Employment Law updates and recent tribunal cases with our Lawyer, Paul Menham, from Gunnercooke LLP. [Book now](https://www.bigmarker.com/sampeople/employment-law-update-26-27) ![Blog imagery (4)-1](https://hubspot.sampeople.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20imagery%20(4)-1.png?width=1200&height=900&name=Blog%20imagery%20(4)-1.png "Blog imagery (4)-1") ![Building a tech-enabled people strategy](https://hubspot.sampeople.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/SAMpeople%20newsletteradhoc%20600x600%20tiles%20(2)-3.png?width=600&height=600&name=SAMpeople%20newsletteradhoc%20600x600%20tiles%20(2)-3.png "Building a tech-enabled people strategy") ##### Thursday 12th November, 10am ### How to effectively use probationary periods and avoid the pitfalls of temporary contracts From January 2027, the time it takes for staff to gain unfair dismissal rights drops dramatically from two years to just six months. For school leaders, governors, and MAT executives, the luxury of time is disappearing - early performance issues, missed probation checks, and routine fixed-term contract endings will carry immediate legal and financial risks. Join our education HR experts for this practical, jargon-free workshop designed specifically for education leaders. You will learn how to adapt your hiring, restructure probation reviews, and give your line managers the skills to make confident, fair, and legally sound decisions before the six-month mark. [Book now](https://www.bigmarker.com/sampeople/how-to-effectively-use-probationary-periods-and-avoid-the-pitfalls-of-temporary-contracts) ##### Thursday 30th April 2026 ### Building a system-led people strategy with SAMpeople In the first session of People Week, we heard from trust leaders on their strategic approach to staffing and wellbeing, how they achieved this via a centralised model, and why systems were at the core of this approach. In this follow-up session, we'll be showing you how to practically implement these learnings with the support of an education-first system: SAMpeople and SAMpeople Recruit. [Book now](https://www.bigmarker.com/sampeople/building-a-system-led-people-strategy-with-sampeople) ![Building a system-led people strategy with SAMpeople](https://hubspot.sampeople.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/SAMpeople%20newsletteradhoc%20600x600%20tiles%20(4).png?width=600&height=600&name=SAMpeople%20newsletteradhoc%20600x600%20tiles%20(4).png "Building a system-led people strategy with SAMpeople") ## Explore our other education HR resources [View How to Guides](https://sampeople.co.uk/how-to-guides/) ##### Tuesday 9th December ### Measuring what matters: How to build actionable strategies from your people data In this webinar, we’ll explore how trusts are moving beyond collecting data for compliance and using it to drive real impact on recruitment, retention, wellbeing and staff development. Join Jenny Cain, Head of HR at Future Academies, to hear how they’ve been using their data to drive strategies and long-term change.  In this webinar, you'll learn: - Which people metrics really matter for your trust’s goals - The signs and signals that tell you a change is needed - How trusts have used their people data to enact impactful strategies - Practical tips on how to make your data analysis more efficient and accurate [Book now](https://www.bigmarker.com/sampeople/measuring-what-matters-how-to-build-actionable-strategies-from-your-people-data) ![Employment Law (5)](https://hubspot.sampeople.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Employment%20Law%20(5).png?width=1200&height=900&name=Employment%20Law%20(5).png "Employment Law (5)") # Missed a session? 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