keeping you in the know
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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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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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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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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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...
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.
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...
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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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...
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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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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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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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.