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. 

 

 

16th September 2026 | People Matters Payroll

Streamlining Your Payroll Process for Efficiency and Compliance

Payroll is one of the hardest jobs to get right in a school or academy trust. This blog sets out seven practical ways to make payroll run more...

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Streamlining Your Payroll Process for Efficiency and Compliance
The Do’s and Don'ts of Biometric Data in Schools

13th May 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

The Do’s and Don'ts of Biometric Data in Schools

Learn the do’s and don’ts of processing biometric data in schools. Discover how to manage privacy risks, handle ICO audits, and ensure school...

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Unfair Dismissal Changes and How to Prepare

5th May 2026 | HR & Employment Law | Employment Rights Act | Employee Relations

Unfair Dismissal Changes and How to Prepare

The ERA is introducing increased worker protections and in this article we will focus on the forthcoming changes to unfair dismissal and how to...

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Preparing for Benedict’s Law: A Gap Analysis for Schools

29th April 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Preparing for Benedict’s Law: A Gap Analysis for Schools

Everything school leaders need to know about the transition to mandatory allergy safety standards under Benedict’s Law.

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6 top tips for dealing with workplace conflict in schools before it escalates

26th April 2026 | HR & Employment Law | Employee Relations

6 top tips for dealing with workplace conflict in schools before it escalates

Because conflict in schools rarely begins with one big dramatic moment, and is far more likely to grow slowly through strained conversations, crossed...

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The People and Payroll Hierarchy of Needs in Schools and MATs

26th April 2026 | HR & Employment Law | HR & People Strategy | Payroll

The People and Payroll Hierarchy of Needs in Schools and MATs

People sit at the heart of every education setting. In this blog, we explore the People and Payroll Hierarchy of Needs and why getting the basics...

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Attendance as Safeguarding: Meeting Ofsted’s Standards

22nd April 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Attendance as Safeguarding: Meeting Ofsted’s Standards

Attendance is the essential foundation for pupil safety. This roadmap explores how to move beyond data management to build a proactive whole-school...

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Martyn’s Law: Reducing Risk and Raising Readiness in Schools

15th April 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

Martyn’s Law: Reducing Risk and Raising Readiness in Schools

Learn how the Martyn's Law impacts your school. From staff awareness to site-specific drills, discover how to meet Standard Tier requirements through...

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Whistleblowing Protections for Sexual Harassment from April 2026

14th April 2026 | HR & Employment Law | Employment Rights Act | Employee Relations

Whistleblowing Protections for Sexual Harassment from April 2026

The ERA has introduced increased worker protections, and in this article, we will focus on the new protections for sexual harassment. From 6 April...

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Navigating Complex and AI-Generated School Complaints

25th March 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking

Navigating Complex and AI-Generated School Complaints

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Governance ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th March, with our Governance Expertise and Partnership Lead, Steve...

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Data Retention in Schools – Your Key to Unlocking Effective Data Breach Management

18th March 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection

Data Retention in Schools – Your Key to Unlocking Effective Data Breach Management

Understand the link between data retention and effective breach management in schools. This article covers the fundamental building blocks of a...

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Strengthening Allergen Safety in Schools: What the New Guidance Means for Health and Safety

11th March 2026 | H&S and Fire

Strengthening Allergen Safety in Schools: What the New Guidance Means for Health and Safety

This blog discusses new statutory guidance coming into effect in September 2026, with compulsory updates for schools across England regarding...

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Judicium Shortlisted for MAT Excellence Awards 2026!

5th March 2026 |

Judicium Shortlisted for MAT Excellence Awards 2026!

Judicium Education has been shortlisted for the MAT Excellence Awards 2026 in Company of the Year and Trust Collaboration categories.

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