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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17th November 2025 | People Matters | HR & Employment Law | Occupational Health & Wellbeing
Building a Culture of Support: Prioritising Staff Wellbeing in Schools
In this blog, we'll share the summary notes from our HR and Employment Law Sofa Session from the 19th November, delivered by our resident expert,...
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11th November 2025 | HR & Employment Law
Enhancing Performance Management and Implementing Best Practices for Schools and Trusts
In this blog, we will explore the significance of enhancing performance and best practice in education and how it can be implemented effectively.
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4th November 2025 | HR & Employment Law
Minimising the Impact of Staff Absence on Learning: HR-Driven Strategies
When teachers or other essential staff are absent, it can have a profound impact on pupil learning outcomes. This blog explores the impact and offers...
20th October 2025 | HR & Employment Law
The Employment Rights Bill - What is it and Why is it Important?
In this blog, we'll explore what the Employment Rights Bill is, why it is important and how you can get one step ahead and plan for upcoming...
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12th September 2025 | HR & Employment Law
Building an Effective People Strategy in Education: 5 Key Starting Points
In this blog, we'll explore five key starting points of a successful people strategy within the education sector and discuss how this can help schools...
5th June 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Beyond HR: Driving Strategic Success
This blog is based on Judicium’s Employment Law ‘Sofa Session’ from 4th June, led by resident expert Paul Luffman, LLB (Hons), L.P.C. The...
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30th April 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Top Tips for Managing Grievance Processes
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from 30th of April, with Jenny Salero, Kelly Rayner and Suzanne Ravenhall. This...
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5th March 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Top Tips for Tackling Capability Concerns
These are the most frequently asked questions taken from Judicium’s Employment Law ‘Sofa Session’ from the 5th of March with Employment Law & HR...
17th February 2025 | HR & Employment Law
UK Work Permits: Recruitment Opportunities for Schools & Academy Trusts
Many schools and academy trusts face ongoing recruitment challenges due to teacher shortages. However, did you know by securing a Sponsorship Licence,...
12th February 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Top tips for appraisals
These are the most frequently asked questions taken from Judicium’s Performance Management Series Part 1: Top tips for appraisals with Q and A...
29th January 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law | Safeguarding | DBS & SMC
TRA and DBS referrals demystified
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding & HR TRA and DBS referrals demystified ‘Sofa Session’ from the 29th January 2025, with our...
22nd January 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Top Tips for Managing Sickness Absence
These are the most frequently asked questions taken from Judicium’s Top Tips for Managing Sickness Absence ‘Sofa Session’ from the 22nd January,...