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
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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Employment Law: Top Tips to Avoid Party Pitfalls

7th November 2023 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law

Employment Law: Top Tips to Avoid Party Pitfalls

This summary is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 8th of November, with our resident expert Suzanne Ravenhall, MCIPD.

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SEND: What do Ofsted Look for when Inspecting for SEND Provision and Leadership?

25th October 2023 | Sofa Sessions

SEND: What do Ofsted Look for when Inspecting for SEND Provision and Leadership?

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

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Employment Law: Top Tips for Supporting Staff Wellbeing in the Workplace

18th October 2023 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law

Employment Law: Top Tips for Supporting Staff Wellbeing in the Workplace

This summary is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 18th of October, with our resident expert Louise Durbin, Chartered MCIPD.

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An Essential Guide to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

10th October 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

An Essential Guide to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 11th of October with Data Services Consultant Laura Butler

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Preparing for Autumn, Winter and Christmas Events – How to Prevent an HSE Prosecution in your School

2nd October 2023 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Preparing for Autumn, Winter and Christmas Events – How to Prevent an HSE Prosecution in your School

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 4th of October, with our resident experts Rachel Sharman, CMIOSH, and...

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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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Employment Law: Managing Sickness Absence - How to Get Ahead of the Curve

20th September 2023 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law

Employment Law: Managing Sickness Absence - How to Get Ahead of the Curve

This summary is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 20th of September, with our resident expert Jenny Salero, LLB (Hons), L.P.C.

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Demystifying Data Protection Consent and What it Means for your Processes

13th September 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Demystifying Data Protection Consent and What it Means for your Processes

In the Judicium UK GDPR 'Sofa Session' held on September 13th, Data Protection Consultant Jessica Gant discussed the following key topics: the...

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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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Managing Holiday Periods – How Does Safety Management Look when Schools are on Holiday?

11th July 2023 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Managing Holiday Periods – How Does Safety Management Look when Schools are on Holiday?

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 12th of July, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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A Guide to Essential Policies and Notices

5th July 2023 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

A Guide to Essential Policies and Notices

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s GDPR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 5th of July, with our Data Protection Consultant Falguni Bhatt.

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