6 top tips for dealing with workplace conflict in schools before it escalates
  April 26 2026

Because conflict in schools rarely begins with one big dramatic moment, and is far more likely to grow slowly through strained conversations, crossed wires, unspoken frustration and small disagreements that never quite get repaired, it can be surprisingly easy for a situation to become serious before anyone fully realises quite how far it’s gone.

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Attendance as Safeguarding: Meeting Ofsted’s Standards
  April 22 2026

Attendance is the essential foundation for pupil safety. This roadmap explores how to move beyond data management to build a proactive whole-school culture and meet statutory safeguarding duties.

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Martyn’s Law: Reducing Risk and Raising Readiness in Schools
  April 15 2026

Learn how the Martyn's Law impacts your school. From staff awareness to site-specific drills, discover how to meet Standard Tier requirements through proportionate, practical steps that build on your existing safety procedures.

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Employment Rights Act (ERA) Update - Whistleblowing Protections for Sexual Harassment from April 2026
  April 14 2026

The ERA has introduced increased worker protections, and in this article, we will focus on the new protections for sexual harassment. From 6 April 2026, sexual harassment disclosures will be protected under whistleblowing law, and by October 2026, employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment, including liability for third-party actions.   

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Navigating Complex and AI-Generated School Complaints
  March 25 2026

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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Data Retention in Schools – Your Key to Unlocking Effective Data Breach Management
  March 18 2026

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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Strengthening Allergen Safety in Schools: What the New Guidance Means for Health and Safety
  March 11 2026

This blog discusses new statutory guidance coming into effect in September 2026, with compulsory updates for schools across England regarding supporting pupils with allergies.

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Judicium Shortlisted for MAT Excellence Awards 2026!
  March 05 2026

Judicium Education has been shortlisted for the MAT Excellence Awards 2026 in Company of the Year and Trust Collaboration categories.

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Permit to Work or Permit to Risk? Managing Contractors Safely in Schools and Trusts
  March 03 2026

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.

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Attracting Top Talent: How Schools and Academy Trusts Can Improve Their Recruitment Strategy
  February 25 2026

In this blog, we will explore effective strategies that school and academy trust leaders can use to attract top talent and sustain a strong, successful team for ongoing success.

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