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By Jack Myers Schools have long published pupil photos to celebrate school life and engage parents. That hasn’t changed, but the risk environment has. Recent cases show how images taken from school websites and social media can be manipulated using AI tools into harmful content, sometimes followed by attempts to blackmail schools. Crucially, there is a difference between […]
By Lottie Newell An employment tribunal claim can often be as much a test of organisational judgement and leadership as it is of legal position. Risk arises not only from the outcome, but from how the issue is perceived by employees, stakeholders, and the public. In practice, reputation is often shaped before a case is heard. Where […]
By Lottie Newell When I arrived at Alder on the first day of my nine-week internship, I had very little idea of what to expect. I had, of course, researched the company and had thoroughly enjoyed tackling a crisis scenario during my second-round interview, but the world of crisis communications nonetheless remained something of a mystery. I was not left in the dark for very long, however, since my first […]
At the recent AGBIS/HMC/ISBA Heads, Governors and Bursars Conference, Tim Toulmin and Jack Myers shared insights with the audience on the evolving landscape of media, crisis management, and school strategy. While the world of journalism and public scrutiny continues to shift, the fundamentals of integrity, transparency, and strategic clarity remain constant anchors for school leaders. […]
Alder is thrilled to announce that, alongside RSA, Marsh, and DWF, we have won the Insurance Collaboration Award at the 2025 British Insurance Awards, held at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The award recognises our joint initiative, Crisis Response, an innovative service designed to give organisations fast, co-ordinated access to legal, insurance, and communications support during high-pressure situations. Whether it’s […]
When an employee is arrested or charged with a criminal offence – particularly one likely to attract public or media interest – the communications challenges can be significant. Navigating this situation requires care, confidentiality, and co-ordination between HR, legal and communications teams. How you manage internal and external messaging can have a lasting impact on […]
Public inquiries in the UK are designed to investigate matters of serious public concern – from major health or safety failures to decisions made by public bodies or private organisations. While inquiries are not about determining criminal or civil liability, they can place an organisation and its leadership under intense scrutiny. Many law firms offer […]
Inquests are a vital part of the judicial process, designed to establish how someone died – particularly in unexpected or unexplained circumstances. However, they can also be high-profile, emotionally charged events that attract significant media interest. For organisations involved, how they respond – and are seen to respond – can have a lasting impact on […]
Every school is responsible for keeping pupils safe and recruiting teachers that will also prioritise the well-being of students. Reports submitted to the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) show a year-on-year increase in the number of referrals for teacher misconduct a 47% increase in the number of referrals in 2022/23 and a 91% increase compared to […]