No script, no jargon... real conversation

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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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.

 

Health & Safety

The Hidden Risks Sitting on your School Risk Register

Join us as we discuss:

  • Operational risks when key members of staff are absent
  • Why risks registers capture legal compliance but miss dynamic risks
  • How deferred maintenance and reactive cycles become expensive emergency repairs
  • Implementing a plan to identify the hidden risks in my school
Wed, 23rd September 2026
10am & 11:30am
Mike Wright
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Governance

Future Focus: Governance Challenges on the Horizon

Join us as we discuss:

  • The current education reforms including the Education White Paper and SEND and the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026
  • Potential implications for curriculum and assessment reviews, suspensions and exclusions
  • Boosting confidence in expectations and planning to gain a full scope on the spectre of total academisation
Wed, 30th September 2026
10:00am & 11:30am
Steve Barker
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MAT Insights

MAT Insights: Compliance Watch - Can Your Trust See Where Data Protection Risks Are Growing?

Join us as we discuss:

  • A trust-wide view of data protection governance
  • Consistent reporting, transparency and regular check-ins to identify recurring risks, under-reporting and targeted support 
  • Developing a standardised approach to data protection that simplifies onboarding, supports growth and drives consistency
  • Strengthening accountability through central oversight, data analysis and trend reporting
Wed, 7th October 2026
10am
Craig Stilwell
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Facilities

Benedict’s Law in Force: Closing the Compliance Gaps in Allergy Safety

Join us as we discuss:

  • What we are seeing on the ground since Benedict’s Law became a statutory requirement
  • The emerging risks schools and trusts should be identifying since the legislation has gone live
  • How Benedict's Law is expected to influence inspections, governance and accountability.
  • How to stress-test your allergy management processes to ensure your policies, procedures and training align with the new national standard.
Wed, 14th October 2026
10am & 11:30am
Sue Roberts & Nick Elliott
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Safeguarding

When Concerns Keep Rumbling: Neglect, Thresholds and Professional Challenge

Join us as we discuss:

  • Different forms of neglect, how this presents in a child's day-to-day life, and impacts development
  • Why persistent, low-level concerns build over time
  • Identifying barriers to delay progress, engagement, normalisation and multi-agency response
  • Boosting confidence in escalation and appropriate challenge
Wed, 21st October 2026
10am & 11:30am
Pippa Kober & Rik Chilvers
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