Blogs covering compliance and HR for schools and trusts

12th November 2026 | HR & Employment Law

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Sickness Absence Through a Strategic Lens: What's It Really Costing Your School?

When a member of staff calls in sick, the immediate cost can seem relatively straightforward: arranging cover, adjusting timetables and managing...

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9th November 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking

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The Rise of the Manosphere: Are Governors Prepared for the Impact on School Culture?

From new regulations, safeguarding structures and age-appropriate learning, find out how the manosphere is affecting schools and trusts, and what...

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5th November 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

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Safeguarding FAQs: Ask the Experts

Ahead of our Annual Safeguarding Virtual Conference, our safeguarding experts explored the importance of challenging assumptions, strengthening...

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26th April 2026 | HR & Employment Law

6 top tips for dealing with workplace conflict in schools before it escalates

Because conflict in schools rarely begins with one big dramatic moment, and is far more likely to grow slowly through strained conversations, crossed...

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26th April 2026 | HR & Employment Law | Payroll & Pensions

The People and Payroll Hierarchy of Needs in Schools and MATs

People sit at the heart of every education setting. In this blog, we explore the People and Payroll Hierarchy of Needs and why getting the basics...

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22nd April 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Attendance as Safeguarding: Meeting Ofsted’s Standards

Attendance is the essential foundation for pupil safety. This roadmap explores how to move beyond data management to build a proactive whole-school...

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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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14th April 2026 | HR & Employment Law

Whistleblowing Protections for Sexual Harassment from April 2026

The ERA has introduced increased worker protections, and in this article, we will focus on the new protections for sexual harassment. From 6 April...

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25th March 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking

Navigating Complex and AI-Generated School Complaints

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Governance ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th March, with our Governance Expertise and Partnership Lead, Steve...

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18th March 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Data Retention in Schools – Your Key to Unlocking Effective Data Breach Management

Understand the link between data retention and effective breach management in schools. This article covers the fundamental building blocks of a...

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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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5th March 2026 |

Judicium Shortlisted for MAT Excellence Awards 2026!

Judicium Education has been shortlisted for the MAT Excellence Awards 2026 in Company of the Year and Trust Collaboration categories.

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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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25th February 2026 | HR & Employment Law | People Matters

How Schools and Academy Trusts Can Improve Their Recruitment Strategy

In this blog, we will explore effective strategies that school and academy trust leaders can use to attract top talent and sustain a strong,...

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24th February 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking

Strengthening Decision Making: How to Prepare for An Independent Review Panel

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Governance ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th February, with our Governance Expertise and Partnership Lead,...

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