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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Back to School, Your School HR Priorities for the New Academic Year
The Rise in SEND-Related Subject Access Requests (SARs) in UK Schools and How to Tackle Them

21st February 2025 | Data Protection

The Rise in SEND-Related Subject Access Requests (SARs) in UK Schools and How to Tackle Them

UK schools are facing a rise in SEND-related Subject Access Requests (SARs) from parents seeking information on their child's education, creating...

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The Rise in Complex Data Requests

5th February 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

The Rise in Complex Data Requests

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 5th February, with our Data Protection Consultant Laura Kemsley.

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Keeping Schools and Trusts UK GDPR Compliant and a Special Focus on Governance

15th January 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Keeping Schools and Trusts UK GDPR Compliant and a Special Focus on Governance

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 15th January, with our Data Protection Consultant Claire Lockyer.

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The Rise of Internal SARs from Staff and How it Affects HR Processes

2nd October 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

The Rise of Internal SARs from Staff and How it Affects HR Processes

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 2nd October, with our Data Protection Consultant Sam Hall.

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Get your Data Protection Ready for Summer Holidays

10th July 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Get your Data Protection Ready for Summer Holidays

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 10th July, with our Data Protection Consultant Lane Baker.

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6 Years On: Why Your Data Protection Culture Matters

5th June 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

6 Years On: Why Your Data Protection Culture Matters

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 5th June, with our Data Protection Consultant Bethany Parker.

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Data Protection: Demystifying Data Mapping

8th May 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Data Protection: Demystifying Data Mapping

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 8th May, with our Data Protection Consultant Jessica Gant.

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Data Protection: What is a Lawful Basis?

20th March 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Data Protection: What is a Lawful Basis?

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 20th of March with Data Services Consultant Patrick Ballantine.

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Tricky Subject Access Requests

14th February 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Tricky Subject Access Requests

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th of February with Data Services Consultant Sam Hall.

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A Guide to Subject Access Requests in 45 minutes

16th January 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

A Guide to Subject Access Requests in 45 minutes

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 17th of January with Data Services Consultant Laura Butler.

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Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests in 45 minutes

29th November 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests in 45 minutes

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 29th of November with Data Services Consultant Sofia Mastrangelo.

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An Essential Guide to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

10th October 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

An Essential Guide to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 11th of October with Data Services Consultant Laura Butler

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