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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.
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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7th February 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Employment Law: Allegations of Abuse Made Against Staff (concerns that meet the harm threshold)
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 7th of February, with our resident experts James Simoniti and Kelly...
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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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25th January 2024 | Sofa Sessions
SEND: How to Get Support from your Staff
This blog is based on Judicium’s SEND ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th of January, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.
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24th January 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Employment Law: Low-level Concerns (that do not meet the harm threshold)
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 24th of January, with our resident experts Helen King and Jenny Salero.
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16th January 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
A Guide to Subject Access Requests in 45 minutes
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 17th of January with Data Services Consultant Laura Butler.
12th December 2023 | Sofa Sessions
SEND: How Best to Identify Special Educational Needs
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 13th of December, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.
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...
6th December 2023 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Employment Law: Top Tips for Dealing with Flexible Working Requests
This summary is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 6th of December, with our resident expert Jenny Salero, LLB (Hons), L.P.C.
29th November 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests in 45 minutes
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 29th of November with Data Services Consultant Sofia Mastrangelo.
22nd November 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
SEND and Safeguarding: Top Tips for Working Together
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 22nd of November, with our resident experts Helen King and Rik Chilvers.
14th November 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding: Early Help
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 15th of November, with our resident expert Helen King.
7th November 2023 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Employment Law: Top Tips to Avoid Party Pitfalls
This summary is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 8th of November, with our resident expert Suzanne Ravenhall, MCIPD.