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.
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14th October 2026 | Sofa Sessions
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Benedict’s Law in Force: Closing the Compliance Gaps in Allergy Safety
Benedict's Law is now in force, but what challenges are schools and trusts facing now? Read our latest blog.
6th October 2026 | HR & Employment Law
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Beyond Process: What the new proposed ACAS Code could mean for schools and academy trusts
In this blog, we consider the draft ACAS Code and how it could reshape how schools and trusts approach disciplinary and grievance issues, placing...
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30th September 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking
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Future Focus: Governance Challenges on the Horizon
Our latest Sofa Session blog explores the key topics that governing boards should have on their agenda and what challenges could be on the horizon.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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...
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,...
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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...
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5th February 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
The Rise in Complex Data Requests
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 5th February, with our Data Protection Consultant Laura Kemsley.
29th January 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law | Safeguarding
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...