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
Fire Safety Management

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

Fire Safety Management

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 12th of March, with our resident expert Mike Wright.

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Managing Contractors: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

26th February 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Managing Contractors: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

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

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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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