Blogs and Guidance

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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Attracting Top Talent: How Schools and Academy Trusts Can Improve Their Recruitment Strategy
  April 16 2025

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Attracting top talent in a school or academy trust’s recruitment process is crucial for ensuring they are staffed with the best teachers, administrators, and support staff. However, attracting the best talent is often easier said than done. In this blog, we will explore effective strategies that school and academy trust leaders can use to attract top talent and sustain a strong, successful team for ongoing success.

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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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Managing Contractors: Ensuring Safety and Compliance
  February 26 2025

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 26th of February, with our resident expert Loretta Igbe.

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The Rise in SEND-Related Subject Access Requests (SARs) in UK Schools and How to Tackle Them
  February 21 2025

UK schools are facing a rise in SEND-related Subject Access Requests (SARs) from parents seeking information on their child's education, creating legal and administrative challenges that can be managed through clear policies, staff training, expert guidance, and proactive communication.

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UK Work Permits: Recruitment Opportunities for Schools & Academy Trusts
  February 17 2025

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Many schools and academy trusts face ongoing recruitment challenges due to teacher shortages. However, did you know by securing a Sponsorship Licence, schools can legally recruit skilled professionals from outside the UK, ensuring a strong and diverse teaching workforce?

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