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.
9th September 2026 | HR & Employment Law People Matters | DBS & SMC
Back to School, Your School HR Priorities for the New Academic Year
The start of the academic year is the best strategic planning window school and trust leaders get. This blog sets out where to focus - HR foundations,...
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9th September 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
The Autumn Safeguarding Reset: What Schools Need to Check Before Half Term
Ensuring your policies and procedures are up to date at the beginning of the school year is only the start of your safeguarding reset. Our latest blog...
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1st July 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding Under the Spotlight What the new Ofsted framework is telling us
Under the new framework, Ofsted safeguarding has shifted from checklist compliance to a live, embedded culture. Discover what inspectors are looking...
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3rd June 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
KCSIE 2026: What’s New, What Matters, and What This Means for Schools
Prepare your school or MAT for upcoming statutory updates. Discover key shifts across online safety, mental health, and more.
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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...
4th February 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Beyond the School Gate: Safeguarding Your Pupils in an Alternative Setting
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 4th February 2026, with our resident experts Joanne Bocko and Sarah Cook.
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2nd December 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
The Ofsted Shake-Up: How the New Framework Impacts Practice
This is a summary from Judicium’s Safeguarding and Thrive ‘Sofa Session’ from 3rd December, with our Judicium Safeguarding consultant Joanne...
3rd November 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Ofsted-Ready Starts Here: Fresh Thinking for SEND and Safeguarding
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s SEND and Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from 5th November, with our Safeguarding and SEND consultants Rik...
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8th October 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding Client Survey Uncovered - Insights from the sofa
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding Client Survey Uncovered - Insights from the sofa session from 8th October with our Safeguarding...
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10th September 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Back to school: Are you KCSIE ready?
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding - Back to school: Are you KCSIE ready? sofa session from 10th September with our Head of safeguarding,...
25th June 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding Supervision On The Sofa: Your DSLs Safe Space
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding Supervision On The Sofa: Your DSLs Safe Space ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th June 2025, with our...
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4th June 2025 | Safeguarding
Supervision Uncovered: Busting Myths & Boosting Benefits
Supervision is dedicated time for professionals to reflect openly on the challenges of the cases they manage. This blog explores the common...
14th May 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
The Essential Learnings You'll Gain from a Safeguarding Audit: What every school and trust should know
This blog is based on Judicium’s The Essential Learnings You'll Gain from a Safeguarding Audit: What every school and trust should know ‘Sofa...