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.
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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.
6th October 2026 | HR & Employment Law
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Beyond Process: What the new proposed ACAS Code could mean for schools and academy trusts
In this blog, we consider the draft ACAS Code and how it could reshape how schools and trusts approach disciplinary and grievance issues, placing...
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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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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),...
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.
5th March 2024 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Employment Law: Top Tips for Mid-year Appraisals (where there are concerns about performance)
This summary is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 6th of March, with our resident expert Louise Durbin, Chartered MCIPD.
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28th February 2024 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
The Ins and Outs of Keeping Radioactive Materials in your School
This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 28th February, with our resident expert Jonathan Davies MSc...
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.