Blogs and Guidance

Top Tips for Managing Grievance Processes
  April 30 2025

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from 30th of April, with Jenny Salero, Kelly Rayner and Suzanne Ravenhall. This session is a Q&A covering all stages of HR grievance processes in education, focusing on effective management to ensure concerns are addressed and staff well-being is supported.

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Cybersecurity Incident Response for Schools
  April 24 2025

A practical guide to help UK schools respond to cyber-attacks, meet legal obligations, and strengthen their overall cybersecurity resilience.

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Judicium Shortlisted for Fire Safety Consultancy of the Year at the 2025 FSM Awards
  April 22 2025

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Discover why Judicium has been shortlisted for Fire Safety Consultancy of the Year at the 2025 FSM Awards, recognising our expert support for schools and trusts in delivering sector-specific, compliant, and practical fire safety solutions.

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A Day in the Life of a MAT DSL: Volume 1
  April 17 2025

This blog deep dives into the everyday life of a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). For a DSL, every decision echoes across schools, staff, and pupils. It’s a responsibility that requires a steady hand, sharp focus, and unshakable resolve. With over 22,000 multi-academy trusts in the UK, the role of a MAT DSL has become increasingly serious.

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A Day in the Life of a School DSL: Volume 2
  April 17 2025

Volume 2 of our ‘A Day in the Life of a DSL’ series takes a deeper dive into the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) within schools. For many DSLs, the reality involves navigating unpredictable, emotionally charged situations that require immediate action. Their role isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about making decisions that can profoundly impact a child’s life.

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Golden Rules for Safeguarding and Data Sharing
  April 02 2025

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 2nd of April, with Helen King and Sofia Mastrangelo. This session focused on the guidance on sharing safeguarding data and concerns, retention rules, and managing SARs in relation to safeguarding and considering exemptions.

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An Inclusive Approach to Behaviour
  March 25 2025

This blog is based on Judicium’s SEND ‘Sofa Session’ from the 26th of March, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.

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Breach Management
  March 19 2025

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 19th March, with our Data Protection Consultant Falguni Bhatt.

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Fire Safety Management
  March 12 2025

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 12th of March, with our resident expert Mike Wright.

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Top Tips for Tackling Capability Concerns
  March 05 2025

These are the most frequently asked questions taken from Judicium’s Employment Law ‘Sofa Session’ from the 5th of March with Employment Law & HR Consultants Jenny Salero, LL.B (Hons), L.P.C., Kelly Rayner, LL.B (Hons), QLTT and Suzanne Ravenhall, Chartered MCIPD.

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