Overcoming challenges and finding solutions

Judicium's free Sofa Sessions

Join us 'on the sofa' where we talk frankly with experts about the real issues facing education. With many attendees from across the country bringing ideas, together, we can find effective solutions to challenging conversations!

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"No script, no jargon... real conversation!"

 

 

 

Upcoming sofa sessions and events

We suggest you book in early to secure a spot in these upcoming sessions.

Please note: each Sofa Session has 2 available times.

 

Governance
  Wed, 24th June 2026
  10:00am & 11:30am
  Steve Barker

Join us as we discuss:

      • Understanding what an External Review of Governance involves and the expectations set out in DfE guidance.
      • Exploring how ERoGs provide independent insight to strengthen governance effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
      • Learning when a review is most valuable and the key indicators that suggest one may be beneficial.
      • Discovering how to commission an effective review, secure meaningful outcomes and turn recommendations into lasting improvements.
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Safeguarding
  Wed, 1st July 2026
  10am & 11:30am
  Pippa Kober

Join us as we discuss:

  • From compliance to culture – what recent inspections reveal about safeguarding across key areas
  • Patterns and pitfalls – where safeguarding is most vulnerable in ‘needs attention’ and ‘urgent improvement’ judgements
  • When safeguarding fails – what leads to ‘not met’ judgements and where to focus improvement
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    Data Protection
      Wed, 8th July 2026
      10am & 11:30am
      Samira Awadalla

    This session will cover:

    • What is the different between a SAR and an FOI request, including timescales for each type of request
    • What the school should do during closure periods and how to be transparent with requesters prior to this period
    • Increase in AI-generated SARs and summer holidays
    • Factors to consider for any potential extensions on SARs
    • Having a clear updated complaints process since the implementation of the Data Use and Access Act 2025
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