'Safeguarding: How long do we keep records for?' - Judicium in The Headteacher
  September 27 2023

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.

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'Safeguarding: Online safety – What Everyone Needs to Know' - Judicium in The Headteacher
  January 24 2023

Online safety has become a more complex challenge for all school leaders over the past decade. Judicium's Senior Safeguarding Consultant James Simoniti discusses how it’s up to you to protect your pupils from inappropriate material and interactions.

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'How Natasha’s Law is changing catering' - Judicium in The Headteacher
  February 24 2022

The tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse in 2016, following an allergic reaction to a pre-packed sandwich, prompted a major change in food labelling laws which will have major implications for schools.

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'A Change of DSL? Ensure you safeguard the future of vulnerable pupils' - Judicium in The Headteacher
  February 16 2022

A potential change of designated safeguarding lead needs to be planned carefully to ensure continuity of care...

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'GDPR three years on – Is it part of your school’s culture?' - Judicium in The Headteacher
  February 15 2022

Craig Stilwell urges schools to make data protection much more than a box-ticking exercise...

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'Teacher wellbeing – Watch out for post-lockdown staff stress' - Judicium in The Headteacher
  March 25 2021

The aftermath of school lockdowns may have left some staff struggling – school leaders need to be extra vigilant and keep their doors open, says Jenny Salero...

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