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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. 

 

 

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

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

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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Safeguarding FAQs: Ask the Experts

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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Top Tips for Managing Grievance Processes

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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Cybersecurity Incident Response for Schools

24th April 2025 | Data Protection

Cybersecurity Incident Response for Schools

A practical guide to help UK schools respond to cyber-attacks, meet legal obligations, and strengthen their overall cybersecurity resilience.

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Judicium Shortlisted for Fire Safety Consultancy of the Year at the 2025 FSM Awards

22nd April 2025 | H&S and Fire

Judicium Shortlisted for Fire Safety Consultancy of the Year at the 2025 FSM Awards

Discover why Judicium has been shortlisted for Fire Safety Consultancy of the Year at the 2025 FSM Awards, recognising our expert support for schools...

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A Day in the Life of a MAT DSL: Volume 1

17th April 2025 | Safeguarding

A Day in the Life of a MAT DSL: Volume 1

This blog deep dives into the everyday life of a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). For a DSL, every decision echoes across...

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A Day in the Life of a School DSL: Volume 2

17th April 2025 | Safeguarding

A Day in the Life of a School DSL: Volume 2

Volume 2 of our ‘A Day in the Life of a DSL’ series takes a deeper dive into the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) within schools. ...

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Golden Rules for Safeguarding and Data Sharing

2nd April 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection | Safeguarding

Golden Rules for Safeguarding and Data Sharing

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 2nd of April, with Helen King and Sofia Mastrangelo. This session focused on the...

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An Inclusive Approach to Behaviour

25th March 2025 | Sofa Sessions

An Inclusive Approach to Behaviour

This blog is based on Judicium’s SEND ‘Sofa Session’ from the 26th of March, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.

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Breach Management

19th March 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Breach Management

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 19th March, with our Data Protection Consultant Falguni Bhatt.

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Fire Safety Management

12th March 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Fire Safety Management

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 12th of March, with our resident expert Mike Wright.

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Top Tips for Tackling Capability Concerns

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...

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Managing Contractors: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

26th February 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Managing Contractors: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 26th of February, with our resident expert Loretta Igbe.

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The Rise in SEND-Related Subject Access Requests (SARs) in UK Schools and How to Tackle Them

21st February 2025 | Data Protection

The Rise in SEND-Related Subject Access Requests (SARs) in UK Schools and How to Tackle Them

UK schools are facing a rise in SEND-related Subject Access Requests (SARs) from parents seeking information on their child's education, creating...

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