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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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.
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...
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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17th June 2021 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Health & Safety: More than just Policies
This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 16th of June, with our Health & Safety expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH....
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9th June 2021 | Data Protection
Newsflash - Cyber Security Update
Following our recent newsflash on top tips to prevent a cyber-attack, we have continued to see attacks on our schools and have noticed a general focus...
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26th May 2021 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
GDPR: The Rise in FOI and how to comply
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s GDPR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 26th of May, with our GDPR expert Craig Stillwell LLB (Hons), LPC.
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19th May 2021 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Safeguarding: Supporting Students Post-lockdown
This summary is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 19th of May, with our Safeguarding expert Hannah Glossop.
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13th May 2021 | HR & Employment Law
Newsflash - Early Career Framework from September 2021
As you will no doubt be aware, the current NQT programme will be replaced from September 2021 with the new two-year Early Career Framework (ECF). NQTs...
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12th May 2021 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Health & Safety: Work Related Stress from a Compliance Perspective
This summary is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 12th of May, with our Health & Safety expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.
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11th May 2021 | Data Protection
Newsflash - New Documents and The Children’s Code
We have added the below new documents to the Documents section on jedu.co.uk.
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5th May 2021 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
GDPR: Top Tips for Completing DPIA's
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s GDPR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 5th of May, with our GDPR expert Craig Stillwell LLB (Hons), LPC.
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28th April 2021 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
HR: Mental Health and Wellbeing
This summary is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 28th of April, with our Resident expert Jenny Salero LLB (Hons), LPC.
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8th April 2021 | Data Protection
Newsflash - Cyber Security
You may have seen in recent press reports that school data and networks are being targeted and attacked by cyber security hackers. There have been...
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26th March 2021 | HR & Employment Law
Newsflash - Spring 2021
We hope you have all settled into having all your pupils back in school and are largely enjoying the buzz of a full school. When we look back over the...
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24th March 2021 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Health & Safety Closing for Easter
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Health & Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 24th of March, with our expert on the sofa, Sarah Crouch COISH.