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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Back to School, Your School HR Priorities for the New Academic Year
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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TRA and DBS referrals demystified

29th January 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law | Safeguarding | DBS & SMC

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...

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Safeguarding in Schools - Key Trends to Look out for in 2025

9th January 2025 | Safeguarding

Safeguarding in Schools - Key Trends to Look out for in 2025

In this blog, Helen King, Head of Safeguarding at Judicium Education shares her thoughts on the key trends that schools must look out for in 2025 and...

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Safeguarding Governance for SLT and Governors: How Every Board Member Shares Responsibility

27th November 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding Governance for SLT and Governors: How Every Board Member Shares Responsibility

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 27th November with our resident expert Joanne Bocko.

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Safeguarding, SEND and HR: Supporting the Mental Health of Everyone Within School

9th October 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding, SEND and HR: Supporting the Mental Health of Everyone Within School

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 9th of October, with our resident experts Helen King and Jenny Salero.

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Analysing Ofsted Inspections When safeguarding is ineffective

11th September 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Analysing Ofsted Inspections When safeguarding is ineffective

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 11th September with our resident expert James Simoniti.

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KCSIE Updates and Safeguarding in Education 2023-24: Lessons Learned

3rd July 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

KCSIE Updates and Safeguarding in Education 2023-24: Lessons Learned

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 3rd of July with our resident expert Joanne Bocko.

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Supporting Schools with Parent and Pupil Engagement on Safeguarding

12th June 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Supporting Schools with Parent and Pupil Engagement on Safeguarding

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 12 June with our resident expert Sarah Cook.

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Safeguarding: Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews: The Key Takeaways

25th April 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews: The Key Takeaways

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25 April with our resident expert Sarah Cook.

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Safeguarding: Tackling and Responding to Domestic Abuse: What Schools Should Know

12th March 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Tackling and Responding to Domestic Abuse: What Schools Should Know

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 13th of March, with our resident expert Joanne Bocko.

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