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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
Summer Shutdown Risk: What MATs and Schools Often Overlook

17th June 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Summer Shutdown Risk: What MATs and Schools Often Overlook

Quieter campuses introduce unmonitored compliance gaps, complex safeguarding crossovers, and reduced leadership oversight. Learn how to bridge these...

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Preparing for Benedict’s Law: A Gap Analysis for Schools

29th April 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Preparing for Benedict’s Law: A Gap Analysis for Schools

Everything school leaders need to know about the transition to mandatory allergy safety standards under Benedict’s Law.

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

15th April 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

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

Learn how the Martyn's Law impacts your school. From staff awareness to site-specific drills, discover how to meet Standard Tier requirements through...

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

11th March 2026 | H&S and Fire

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

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

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

3rd March 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

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

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,...

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Balancing the Load: Practical Steps for Stress Risk Assessments in Schools

7th January 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Balancing the Load: Practical Steps for Stress Risk Assessments in Schools

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 7th January 2026, with our resident expert Jamie Ashard CMIOSH. This...

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From Risk to Readiness – Strategic Health & Safety for SEND Inclusion

25th November 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

From Risk to Readiness – Strategic Health & Safety for SEND Inclusion

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health & Safety and SEND session on 26th November with resident expert India Cottenden

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From Allergens to Audits: Mastering the Facilities Tightrope in Schools

12th November 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

From Allergens to Audits: Mastering the Facilities Tightrope in Schools

This blog is based on Judicium’s Food Safety Sofa session on 12th November with resident experts Sue Roberts and Tracey Killick

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The Secret to Effective Compliance Training Every School Leader Should Know

15th October 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

The Secret to Effective Compliance Training Every School Leader Should Know

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ on the 15th of October, with our resident expert Mike Wright.

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Judicium Wins BESA Award for Outstanding Support Services Provider!

11th July 2025 | H&S and Fire

Judicium Wins BESA Award for Outstanding Support Services Provider!

This prestigious award celebrates our commitment to delivering expert, education-specific Health & Safety support that lifts the burden for school...

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Getting to Grips with COSHH: Managing safety from Practical Departments to the Caretaker's Cupboard

18th June 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Getting to Grips with COSHH: Managing safety from Practical Departments to the Caretaker's Cupboard

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from 18th June, led by resident expert , Mike Wright, CMIOSH. This session...

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Judicium Shortlisted for Fire Safety Consultancy of the Year at the 2025 FSM Awards

22nd April 2025 | H&S and Fire

Judicium Shortlisted for Fire Safety Consultancy of the Year at the 2025 FSM Awards

Discover why Judicium has been shortlisted for Fire Safety Consultancy of the Year at the 2025 FSM Awards, recognising our expert support for schools...

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