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. 

 

 

The Hidden Risks Sitting on your School Register

23rd September 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

The Hidden Risks Sitting on your School Register

Your risk register might be hiding risks that only come to light when it causes costly disruptions. Get ahead by reading our latest blog.

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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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Accident Reporting and Investigation

6th January 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Accident Reporting and Investigation

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 8th of January, with our resident expert Jim Liddy.

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Accredited Fire Risk Assessments in Schools

6th November 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Accredited Fire Risk Assessments in Schools

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 6th of November, with our resident expert Isthar Pearce.

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Fire Safety Management: Supporting SEND Students

23rd October 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Fire Safety Management: Supporting SEND Students

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 23rd of October, with our resident expert Andy Camroux.

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What Does the Government's Plan to Transform Unused Classrooms into Nursery Spaces Mean for H&S Within your School?

16th October 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

What Does the Government's Plan to Transform Unused Classrooms into Nursery Spaces Mean for H&S Within your School?

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 16th of October, with our resident expert Rachel Kitchen.

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Fire Safety Door Week - Free Poster Download

24th September 2024 | H&S and Fire

Fire Safety Door Week - Free Poster Download

To celebrate Fire Safety Door Week we are offering a free download of our Fire Safety Door Checklist.

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Behavioural Safety

4th July 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Behavioural Safety

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 4th of July, with our resident expert Rachel Kitchen.

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School Health and Safety for Governors/Trustees

26th June 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

School Health and Safety for Governors/Trustees

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 26th of June, with our resident expert Morne Landman.

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How to Provide and Maintain Safe Work Equipment at School

22nd May 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

How to Provide and Maintain Safe Work Equipment at School

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 22nd of May, with our resident expert Sally O'Donnell.

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10 Things Schools Need to Know About Asbestos

23rd April 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

10 Things Schools Need to Know About Asbestos

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 24th of April, with our resident expert Marta Zydel.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Having Contractors On Site

14th March 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

The Do’s and Don’ts of Having Contractors On Site

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th of March, with our resident expert Jamie Ashard, LLB (Hons),...

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The Ins and Outs of Keeping Radioactive Materials in your School

28th February 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

The Ins and Outs of Keeping Radioactive Materials in your School

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 28th February, with our resident expert Jonathan Davies MSc...

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COSHH – Beyond the Cleaning Cupboard and Science Department

31st January 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

COSHH – Beyond the Cleaning Cupboard and Science Department

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 31st of January, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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