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. 

 

 

Future Focus: Governance Challenges on the Horizon

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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5 Benefits of a Managed Payroll Service for Academy Trusts

30th September 2026 | People Matters | Payroll

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5 Benefits of a Managed Payroll Service for Academy Trusts

Is payroll taking up more of your trust's time than it should? This article looks at five ways a managed payroll service can help academy trusts save...

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October 2026 Changes Schools and Trusts Need to Prepare For

25th September 2026 | HR & Employment Law

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October 2026 Changes Schools and Trusts Need to Prepare For

In this blog, we consider how the reforms to trade unions, employment tribunal claim times, and employer liability to prevent harassment will affect...

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Safeguarding: Online Safety

5th October 2022 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Online Safety

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 5th of October, with our resident expert Helen King.

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Safeguarding for DSLs: How to Support your Governors to be Strategic and Drive Challenge

14th September 2022 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding for DSLs: How to Support your Governors to be Strategic and Drive Challenge

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th of September, with our resident expert Helen King.

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Safeguarding for Governors: How to Strategically Support your DSL and the SLT

7th September 2022 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding for Governors: How to Strategically Support your DSL and the SLT

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 7th of September, with our resident expert Helen King.

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Employment Law: How to Support Pregnant Employees Throughout the Year

14th July 2022 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law

Employment Law: How to Support Pregnant Employees Throughout the Year

This summary is based on Judicium’s Employment Law ‘Sofa Session’ from the 13th of July, with our resident expert Jenny Salero, LLB, L.P.C.

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Health & Safety: It's not Just Safe Buildings - How to Use Planned Preventative Maintenance Effectively

6th July 2022 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Health & Safety: It's not Just Safe Buildings - How to Use Planned Preventative Maintenance Effectively

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 6th of July, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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KCSIE 2022: Highlighting the Changes

29th June 2022 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

KCSIE 2022: Highlighting the Changes

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 29th of June, with our resident expert Hannah Glossop.

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Employment Law: Debunking Misconceptions About Employees on Maternity Leave

23rd June 2022 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law

Employment Law: Debunking Misconceptions About Employees on Maternity Leave

This summary is based on Judicium’s Employment Law ‘Sofa Session’ from the 22nd of June, with our resident expert Jenny Salero, LLB, L.P.C.

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Employment Law: Demystifying Misconceptions About Flexible Working Requests

16th June 2022 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law

Employment Law: Demystifying Misconceptions About Flexible Working Requests

This summary is based on Judicium’s Employment Law ‘Sofa Session’ from the 15th of June, with our resident expert Jenny Salero, LLB, L.P.C.

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Managing Low-Level Concerns Around Adults in your Setting

9th June 2022 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Managing Low-Level Concerns Around Adults in your Setting

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 9th of June, with our resident expert Hannah Glossop.

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How Data Protection Affects Social Media

8th June 2022 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

How Data Protection Affects Social Media

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 8th of June with Data Services Team Leader Parminder Nijjar, LLB (Hons),...

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Health & Safety: School Trips and Visits (from policy to post-trip review)

25th May 2022 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Health & Safety: School Trips and Visits (from policy to post-trip review)

This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th of May, with our resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.

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DPO and Safeguarding: Managing the SCR and Safeguarding Data

18th May 2022 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection | Safeguarding

DPO and Safeguarding: Managing the SCR and Safeguarding Data

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 18th of May with Head of Data Services Craig Stilwell, LLB (Hons), L.P.C.,...

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