How Schools and Trusts Must Align Filtering and Monitoring with Data Protection
  July 03 2026

Filtering and monitoring are now explicit data protection expectations for schools. Discover how to align your safeguarding systems with updated DfE compliance standards, manage data retention, and implement cross-functional governance across your trust.

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Safeguarding Under the Spotlight What the new Ofsted framework is telling us
  July 01 2026

Under the new framework, Ofsted safeguarding has shifted from checklist compliance to a live, embedded culture. Discover what inspectors are looking for on the ground and what it takes to secure a "met" judgement.

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The Governance MOT: Why Every Board Needs a Check-Up
  June 24 2026

An in-depth look at External Reviews of Governance (ERGs) across maintained schools and academy trusts, exploring criteria for independent reviewers, common compliance themes, and practical next steps for boards.

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Summer Shutdown Risk: What MATs and Schools Often Overlook
  June 17 2026

Quieter campuses introduce unmonitored compliance gaps, complex safeguarding crossovers, and reduced leadership oversight. Learn how to bridge these operational gaps to ensure a seamless transition into the new term.

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KCSIE 2026: What’s New, What Matters, and What This Means for Schools
  June 03 2026

Prepare your school or MAT for upcoming statutory updates. Discover key shifts across online safety, mental health, and more.

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Employment Rights Act (ERA) update: How will the ERA impact the use of fixed term contracts, zero-hours arrangements and casual worker agreements in Schools /Trusts?
  June 01 2026

In this blog, we consider how the new protections and obligations for employers under the ERA will impact schools/trusts using fixed-term contracts, zero-hours arrangements and casual worker agreements, and how to prepare for the forthcoming changes.

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Culture, Employee Experience, and Retention in Multi-Academy Trusts: Why Recruitment Depends on Closing the Gap
  May 27 2026

Rising workloads, increased responsibilities, and a lack of support all contribute to declining retention and the strengthening of MAT culture. Read our latest blog to learn how you can start closing the gap.

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Behind the Ofsted Lens: How Governance Really Gets Judged
  May 20 2026

With Ofsted dropping 'best-fit' judgements, governance faces sharper scrutiny. Discover what inspectors look for and how boards can confidently prepare.

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The Changing Role of Premises Staff: Skills, Standards and School Success
  May 14 2026

This blog is based on Judicium’s Facilities ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th May 2026, with our resident expert Joanne Fisher and Neil Merry. This blog details best practices on how to manage the expectations of premises staff and key training to support with the role.

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The Do’s and Don'ts of Biometric Data in Schools
  May 13 2026

Learn the do’s and don’ts of processing biometric data in schools. Discover how to manage privacy risks, handle ICO audits, and ensure school compliance.

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