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Blogs covering compliance and HR for schools and trusts

From KCSIE updates to Ofsted changes, our regular blogs will keep you informed on what's happening across the sector. 

 

 

9th September 2026 | HR & Employment Law | People Matters | | DBS & SMC

Back to School, Your School HR Priorities for the New Academic Year

The start of the academic year is the best strategic planning window school and trust leaders get. This blog sets out where to focus - HR foundations,...

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Back to School, Your School HR Priorities for the New Academic Year
How Schools and Trusts Must Align Filtering and Monitoring with Data Protection

3rd July 2026 | Data Protection

How Schools and Trusts Must Align Filtering and Monitoring with Data Protection

Filtering and monitoring are now explicit data protection expectations for schools. Discover how to align your safeguarding systems with updated DfE...

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The Do’s and Don'ts of Biometric Data in Schools

13th May 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

The Do’s and Don'ts of Biometric Data in Schools

Learn the do’s and don’ts of processing biometric data in schools. Discover how to manage privacy risks, handle ICO audits, and ensure school...

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

18th March 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

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

Understand the link between data retention and effective breach management in schools. This article covers the fundamental building blocks of a...

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Caught on Camera: Getting CCTV Right in Schools

11th February 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Caught on Camera: Getting CCTV Right in Schools

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 11th February, with our Data Protection consultant, Shaafah Mohamed. This...

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From Request to Response: Navigating Subject Access Requests the Smart Way

10th December 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

From Request to Response: Navigating Subject Access Requests the Smart Way

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 12th December, with our Data Protection Consultant Daniel Richardson.

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Data Breach Alert: No system is Safe - But Your Response Can Be

21st October 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Data Breach Alert: No system is Safe - But Your Response Can Be

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 22nd October, with our Data Protection Consultant Jessica Vannan. In this...

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The Data Use and Access Act Explained: Impacts, Guidance & Next Steps for Schools

24th September 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

The Data Use and Access Act Explained: Impacts, Guidance & Next Steps for Schools

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 24th September, with our Data Protection Consultant Thomas Wynne.

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10 Reasons To Outsource Your MAT DPO

10th July 2025 | Data Protection

10 Reasons To Outsource Your MAT DPO

As Multi-Academy Trusts continue to grow in size and complexity, the responsibility of managing data protection effectively, and legally, has never...

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Retention and Managing Information - How to make sense of requirements

7th May 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Retention and Managing Information - How to make sense of requirements

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 7th May, with our Data Protection Consultant Lane Baker.

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Cybersecurity Incident Response for Schools

24th April 2025 | Data Protection

Cybersecurity Incident Response for Schools

A practical guide to help UK schools respond to cyber-attacks, meet legal obligations, and strengthen their overall cybersecurity resilience.

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Golden Rules for Safeguarding and Data Sharing

2nd April 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection | Safeguarding

Golden Rules for Safeguarding and Data Sharing

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 2nd of April, with Helen King and Sofia Mastrangelo. This session focused on the...

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Breach Management

19th March 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Breach Management

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 19th March, with our Data Protection Consultant Falguni Bhatt.

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