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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What is a Governor’s Role in Health and Safety

11th December 2023 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

What is a Governor’s Role in Health and Safety

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 7th of December, with our resident experts Isthar Pearce, CMIOSH, and...

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Preparing for Autumn, Winter and Christmas Events – How to Prevent an HSE Prosecution in your School

2nd October 2023 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Preparing for Autumn, Winter and Christmas Events – How to Prevent an HSE Prosecution in your School

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 4th of October, with our resident experts Rachel Sharman, CMIOSH, and...

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Managing Holiday Periods – How Does Safety Management Look when Schools are on Holiday?

11th July 2023 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Managing Holiday Periods – How Does Safety Management Look when Schools are on Holiday?

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 12th of July, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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Making Risk Assessments Work for You

15th June 2023 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Making Risk Assessments Work for You

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th of June, with our resident expert Isthar Pearce CMIOSH.

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What Does a Good Compliance Training Programme Look Like?

10th May 2023 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

What Does a Good Compliance Training Programme Look Like?

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 10th of May, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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Fire Management for Responsible Persons

22nd February 2023 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Fire Management for Responsible Persons

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 22nd of February, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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New and Expectant Mums from a Health and Safety Perspective

18th January 2023 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

New and Expectant Mums from a Health and Safety Perspective

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 18th of January, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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Health & Safety: DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter

1st December 2022 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Health & Safety: DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 30th of November, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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Health & Safety: HSE Asbestos Inspections - What to Expect?

19th October 2022 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Health & Safety: HSE Asbestos Inspections - What to Expect?

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 19th of October, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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Health & Safety: It's not Just Safe Buildings - How to Use Planned Preventative Maintenance Effectively

6th July 2022 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Health & Safety: It's not Just Safe Buildings - How to Use Planned Preventative Maintenance Effectively

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 6th of July, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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Health & Safety: School Trips and Visits (from policy to post-trip review)

25th May 2022 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Health & Safety: School Trips and Visits (from policy to post-trip review)

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th of May, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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Health & Safety: Common Audit Anxieties and Top Tips to Avoid Them

11th May 2022 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Health & Safety: Common Audit Anxieties and Top Tips to Avoid Them

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 11th of May, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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