Welcome to the Judicium Knowledge Hub
At Judicium Education, we are committed to supporting schools, academies and MATs with expert insights and practical resources via our Knowledge Hub.
It's your go-to destination for our latest blogs on a wide range of crucial topics, including advice on the latest regulatory changes or strategies to enhance operational effectiveness.
Our carefully curated content is here to empower you with the knowledge you need. Don't take our word for it! Explore...
Blogs & Guidance
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This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Governance ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th March, with our Governance Expertise and Partnership Lead, Steve Barker.
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Understand the link between data retention and effective breach management in schools. This article covers the fundamental building blocks of a retention strategy, the risks of keeping data too long, and how structured disposal makes responding to a breach more manageable.
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This blog discusses new statutory guidance coming into effect in September 2026, with compulsory updates for schools across England regarding supporting pupils with allergies.
Judicium Education has been shortlisted for the MAT Excellence Awards 2026 in Company of the Year and Trust Collaboration categories.
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This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 4th March 2026, with our resident expert Isthar Pearce. In this blog, we explore the importance of controlling risk when it comes to contractor safety and not just relying on paperwork, and provide actionable next steps for good practice.
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Governance ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th February, with our Governance Expertise and Partnership Lead, Steve Barker.
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This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 11th February, with our Data Protection consultant, Shaafah Mohamed. This session explored the use of CCTV within school settings and its link to data protection. Why CCTV is considered privacy intrusive, the legal basis for its use under UK GDPR, and practical steps schools should take to ensure compliance.
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 4th February 2026, with our resident experts Joanne Bocko and Sarah Cook.
This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 28th January 2026, with our resident expert Alice Campbell.
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This blog is based on Judicium’s Facilities ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th January 2026, with our resident expert Joanne Fisher and Neil Merry. This session focused on premises safety, planning day-to-day, and contingency plans for when your caretaker is absent. Practical tips for auditing and ensuring correct regulations and training are in place.
eBooks
This guide unpacks the key insights from the MAT Insights session on Strategic Data Protection for Modern Trusts
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This guide unpacks the key insights from the MAT Insights session on Health, Safety and Fire as board-level priorities
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A guide for schools and Multi-academy Trusts (MATs) on using the apprenticeship levy to strengthen people strategy, retention and professional development, written by Judicium Education and LMP Education
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Introducing our new National Safeguarding Insights Report 2025! Collated from DSLs, deputies and other lead roles across the country, this report unpacks four key concerns in Safeguarding today.
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Do you know when the main proposed implementation dates are for the Employment Rights Act? Mapped out specifically for you, so you can keep on top until 2027!
This eBook outlines subject access requests, data protection policies with a informed checklist for school leaders.
This e-book explores the aspects of school life where inclusive practice should be in place and provides those in governance with guidance on how to seek assurance that this is the case in their school or trust.
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This e-book is an introduction for School Leaders and Designated Safeguarding Leads.
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A study looking at how restructures have affected support staff over the past 5 years, what this means for the delivery of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support and potential support staff restructures on the horizon.
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By using this checklist, schools can self-assess their SEND provision, identify gaps, and implement necessary improvements, ensuring that every pupil with SEND receives the support they need to succeed.
Case Studies
As a growing multi-academy trust, 3-18 Education Trust strengthened its data protection compliance and reduced internal pressure by outsourcing its DPO function to Judicium.
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Read our case study on how Furness' seven school trust relies on Judicium to deliver effective trust governance
With four OFSTED inspections in four years, ensuring all aspects of safeguarding are up to standard has been very important to the Nishkam Schools Multi-Academy Trust, which is why they turned to Judicium's safeguarding experts for unlimited advice and support.
With an Ofsted Outstanding rating, Brackenwood Infant School had high standards and a vision for the future, but Headteacher Chris Mervyn realised data protection was not at the forefront of strategic decisions for the school. Following a recommendation from a partner school, Judicium was taken on to support Chris in changing the data protection ethos within the school.
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Maritime Academy Trust, established in 2016, runs 13 schools - 12 primaries and one special school - across London and the South East.
News & Media
New research reveals the pressures of escalating need and insufficient resource – but diverging views of the SENDCO role also cause problems, writes Rik Chilvers
Schools do not seem to be as clear about the risk assessment side of their Prevent safeguarding responsibilities as they could be. James Simoniti considers why this might be and offers some pointers on filling them in
Schools do not seem to be as clear about the risk assessment side of their Prevent safeguarding responsibilities as they could be. James Simoniti considers why this might be and offers some pointers on filling them in
Safeguarding and data protection are high accountability responsibilities which are closely inter-related. Judicium Education's Head of Data Services, Craig Stilwell, and Head of Safeguarding, Helen King, consider how long we should keep different staff and student records for.
Safeguarding and data protection are high accountability responsibilities which are closely inter-related. Judicium's Head of Data Services, Craig Stilwell, and Head of Safeguarding, Helen King, consider how long we should keep different staff and student records for.
Increasing demands from above and below are conspiring to make the safeguarding lead role unsustainable, writes Helen King
Safeguarding is a priority for every school leader – Safeguarding Consultant James Simoniti advises how you can strengthen your recruitment process and keep on top of any safeguarding issues that may arise.
Safeguarding expert and former police officer James Simoniti discusses some of the lessons learned from Child Q as well as important advice and practical tips for safer student searches.
What steps can your school take to strengthen safer recruitment and to keep on top of emerging safeguarding issues? With a focus on addressing issues of child-on-child abuse, James Simoniti advises
HR and legal expert Kelly Rayner offers some important advice and practical tips on how your school can support colleagues who may be affected by menopause symptoms.
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