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.
_1000.png)
30th September 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking
Featured
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
Featured
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
Featured
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...
(1)(1)_1000.jpg)
17th March 2021 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
Data Protection and Recruitment
This summary is based on Judicium’s Sofa Session centred on Best Practice as you move through the Recruitment process, from a GDPR perspective, from...
(1)_1000.jpg)
10th March 2021 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection | Safeguarding
Data Protection and Safeguarding
This summary is based on Judicium’s Sofa Session centred on the crossovers between GDPR and Safeguarding from the 10th of March 2021, with our...
(20)(10)(2)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)_1000.png)
5th March 2021 | H&S and Fire
Newsflash - Returning to School in the midst of Covid-19
As you will be aware, due to the rapid return of face-to-face learning on Monday 8 March, there are a number of factors for schools to be aware of...
3rd March 2021 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
HR Top Tips on Sickness Absence
This Poster is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 3rd of March, with our Resident expert Jenny Salero LLB (Hons), LPC.
(20)(10)(2)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)_1000.png)
26th February 2021 | Data Protection
Newsflash - Exam Results and Covid-19 Testing Update
The government announced yesterday that results for GCSEs and A-levels will be determined solely by teachers. They will be assessed using a...
_1000.jpg)
24th February 2021 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Top Tips on Fire Inspections A-Z
This summary is based on Judicium’s Sofa Session on Fire Inspections A-Z from the 24thof February 2021, with our expert Darren Knowles AIFireE.
(20)(10)(2)(1)(1)(1)(1)_1000.png)
10th February 2021 | HR & Employment Law
Newsflash - Snow Days
With Storm Darcy bringing freezing temperatures and heavy snowfalls, most of the country has experienced some level of snow and ice over the last few...
10th February 2021 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
GDPR Bitesized Brexit
This Poster is based on Judicium’s GDPR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 10th of February, with our Resident expert Craig Stilwell LLB (Hons), LPC.
(20)(10)(2)(1)(1)(1)_1000.png)
4th February 2021 | H&S and Fire
Newsflash - H&S Working at Height - Roof Work
Newsletter for schools and academies - February 2021. A recent prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) resulted in a school...
3rd February 2021 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
HR Mid-Year Performance reviews
This Poster is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 3rd of February, with our Resident expert Jenny Salero LLB (Hons), LPC.
27th January 2021 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Health & Safety on Stress Management
This Poster is based on Judicium’s H&S ‘Sofa Session’ from the 27th of January, with our Resident expert Sarah Crouch CMIOSH.
(20)(10)(2)(1)(2)_1000.png)
21st January 2021 | Data Protection
Newsflash - Testing update and documents for Staff Testing
From next week, Primary Schools can carry out Covid testing for staff. We have added more documents to our portal to help you carry out this process...