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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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31st July 2021 | Data Protection
GDPR: Get SAR Ready for Results Season
An exam results season without actual exams could create challenges for schools when it comes to appeals, says Craig Stilwell of Judicium, who offers...
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14th July 2021 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding: Keeping Children Safe Online
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th of July, with Judicium’s Head of Safeguarding, Hannah...
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8th July 2021 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
GDPR: Managing SARs over Summer
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s GDPR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 07th of June 2021, with our GDPR expert Craig Stillwell LLB (Hons), LPC.
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30th June 2021 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding: KCSIE 2021 - What can we expect?
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 30th of June, with our Safeguarding expert Hannah Glossop. The...
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29th June 2021 | Data Protection
Newsflash - EU Data Transfer Update
As of yesterday, the EU Commission has formally approved the UK as “adequate” meaning that data transferred between the UK and the EU can continue...
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29th June 2021 | HR & Employment Law
Newsflash - EU Staff post Brexit - what do you need to do from 1 July 2021
Further to our previous publications regarding Post Brexit right to work checks, the Home Office has finally issued updated guidance on the procedure...
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24th June 2021 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Top Tips for a Successful Fire Evacuation
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Health & Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 23rd of June, with our expert and former Fire Inspector, Darren...
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17th June 2021 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Health & Safety: More than just Policies
This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 16th of June, with our Health & Safety expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH....
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9th June 2021 | Data Protection
Newsflash - Cyber Security Update
Following our recent newsflash on top tips to prevent a cyber-attack, we have continued to see attacks on our schools and have noticed a general focus...
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26th May 2021 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
GDPR: The Rise in FOI and how to comply
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s GDPR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 26th of May, with our GDPR expert Craig Stillwell LLB (Hons), LPC.
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19th May 2021 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding: Supporting Students Post-lockdown
This summary is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 19th of May, with our Safeguarding expert Hannah Glossop.
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13th May 2021 | HR & Employment Law
Newsflash - Early Career Framework from September 2021
As you will no doubt be aware, the current NQT programme will be replaced from September 2021 with the new two-year Early Career Framework (ECF). NQTs...