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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14th February 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
Tricky Subject Access Requests
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th of February with Data Services Consultant Sam Hall.
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8th February 2024 | Sofa Sessions
SEND: Improving High Quality Teaching: Lesson Observation Tips for SENDCOs
This blog is based on Judicium’s SEND ‘Sofa Session’ from the 8th of February, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.
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7th February 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Employment Law: Allegations of Abuse Made Against Staff (concerns that meet the harm threshold)
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 7th of February, with our resident experts James Simoniti and Kelly...
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31st January 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
COSHH – Beyond the Cleaning Cupboard and Science Department
This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 31st of January, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.
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25th January 2024 | Sofa Sessions
SEND: How to Get Support from your Staff
This blog is based on Judicium’s SEND ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th of January, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.
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24th January 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Employment Law: Low-level Concerns (that do not meet the harm threshold)
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 24th of January, with our resident experts Helen King and Jenny Salero.
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16th January 2024 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
A Guide to Subject Access Requests in 45 minutes
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 17th of January with Data Services Consultant Laura Butler.
12th December 2023 | Sofa Sessions
SEND: How Best to Identify Special Educational Needs
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 13th of December, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.
11th December 2023 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
What is a Governor’s Role in Health and Safety
This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 7th of December, with our resident experts Isthar Pearce, CMIOSH, and...
6th December 2023 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Employment Law: Top Tips for Dealing with Flexible Working Requests
This summary is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 6th of December, with our resident expert Jenny Salero, LLB (Hons), L.P.C.
29th November 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests in 45 minutes
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 29th of November with Data Services Consultant Sofia Mastrangelo.
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.