Blogs covering compliance and HR for schools and trusts

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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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.

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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.

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5th June 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

6 Years On: Why Your Data Protection Culture Matters

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 5th June, with our Data Protection Consultant Bethany Parker.

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22nd May 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

How to Provide and Maintain Safe Work Equipment at School

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 22nd of May, with our resident expert Sally O'Donnell.

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16th May 2024 | Sofa Sessions

SEND 101 for Governors/Trustees: Supporting your School Community

This blog is based on Judicium’s SEND ‘Sofa Session’ from the 16th of May, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.

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15th May 2024 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law

Employment Law: Ask Us Anything… Related to Sickness Absence (Q&A session)

This summary is based on Judicium’s Employment Law ‘Sofa Session’ from the 15th of May, with our resident experts Jenny Salero, Kelly Rayner and...

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8th May 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Data Protection: Demystifying Data Mapping

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 8th May, with our Data Protection Consultant Jessica Gant.

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30th April 2024 | Sofa Sessions

SEND Strategy 2024-25

This blog is based on Judicium’s SEND ‘Sofa Session’ from the 1st of May, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.

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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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23rd April 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

10 Things Schools Need to Know About Asbestos

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 24th of April, with our resident expert Marta Zydel.

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16th April 2024 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law

Employment Law: Employee vs Employee – Unlocking the Power of Mediation

This summary is based on Judicium’s Employment Law ‘Sofa Session’ from the 17th of April, with our resident expert Paul Luffman LLB (Hons),...

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20th March 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Data Protection: What is a Lawful Basis?

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 20th of March with Data Services Consultant Patrick Ballantine.

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14th March 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

The Do’s and Don’ts of Having Contractors On Site

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th of March, with our resident expert Jamie Ashard, LLB (Hons),...

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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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