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. 

 

 

When Concerns Keep Rumbling: Neglect, Thresholds and Professional Challenge

21st October 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

When Concerns Keep Rumbling: Neglect, Thresholds and Professional Challenge

Neglect should be focused on the child's lived experiences. Read further insights in our latest blog on neglect.

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The Autumn Safeguarding Reset: What Schools Need to Check Before Half Term

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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Safeguarding Under the Spotlight What the new Ofsted framework is telling us

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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SEND and Safeguarding: Top Tips for Working Together

22nd November 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

SEND and Safeguarding: Top Tips for Working Together

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 22nd of November, with our resident experts Helen King and Rik Chilvers.

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Safeguarding: Early Help

14th November 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Early Help

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 15th of November, with our resident expert Helen King.

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Safeguarding: Online Safety Including Filtering and Monitoring

24th September 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Online Safety Including Filtering and Monitoring

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

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Safeguarding: KCSIE 2023 - What All Staff Need to Know

6th September 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: KCSIE 2023 - What All Staff Need to Know

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 6th of September, with our resident expert Helen King.

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Safeguarding: What to Expect from KCSIE 2023

28th June 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: What to Expect from KCSIE 2023

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 28th of June, with our resident expert Joanne Bocko.

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Safeguarding: Youth Produced Imagery

17th May 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Youth Produced Imagery

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 17th of May, with our resident experts Helen King and James Simoniti.

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Safeguarding: Protected Characteristics

3rd May 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Protected Characteristics

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 3rd of May, with our resident expert Helen King.

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Safeguarding: Sexual Harassment in Schools Two Years on from Everyone's Invited

29th March 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Sexual Harassment in Schools Two Years on from Everyone's Invited

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 29th of March, with our resident expert Helen King.

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Safeguarding: Criminal Searches of Children Following Child Q

8th March 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Criminal Searches of Children Following Child Q

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 8th of March, with our resident expert James Simoniti.

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Safeguarding: The Prevent Duty Today and Incel

9th February 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: The Prevent Duty Today and Incel

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 9th of February, with our resident expert Carol Oram.

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Newsflash - Schools find key safeguarding areas highly challenging according to new Judicium survey

17th November 2022 | Safeguarding

Newsflash - Schools find key safeguarding areas highly challenging according to new Judicium survey

School leaders and designated safeguarding leads see several key safeguarding areas as relatively ineffective and highly challenging according to a...

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Safeguarding Pupils with SEND

17th November 2022 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding Pupils with SEND

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 17th of November, with our resident expert James Simoniti.

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