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...
20th January 2021 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
HR Top Tips on Restructure
This Poster is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 20th of January, with our Resident expert Jenny Salero LLB (Hons), LPC.
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15th January 2021 | HR & Employment Law
Newsflash - Right to work Checks
We had intended to send this Newsflash to you at the very beginning of the New Year but have held off to give schools a chance to adjust to the latest...
13th January 2021 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
HR New Year's Resolutions
This Poster is based on Judicium’s HR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 13th of January, with our Senior Employment Law & HR Consultant Louise Durbin
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11th January 2021 | HR & Employment Law
Newsflash - HR and staff management during lock-down 3.0
As the dust settles on the first week of term, and we all concentrate on navigating the latest ‘new normal’ we thought it may assist if we...
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8th January 2021 | Data Protection
Newsflash - Home working and Coronavirus testing
Happy New Year to all. In light of the Following the Government’s recent school closure announcement, we know schools will again be focusing on...
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8th January 2021 | H&S and Fire
Newsflash - Covid-19 National lockdown risk assessment templates
Please note we have added two new COVID-19 risk assessment templates to our website.
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4th January 2021 | H&S and Fire
Newsflash - COVID-19 Asymptomatic Testing in Schools Risk assessment
The Judicium Education H&S consultants have written a risk assessment template based on the guidance provided. This is designed to be amended by the...
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9th December 2020 | Sofa Sessions
Top Tips on Planning a Restructure
At Judicium we like to plan and we know that now is often the time of year where schools are looking at their budgets and considering if a restructure...
2nd December 2020 | Sofa Sessions
GDPR Top Tips for the New Year
This Poster is based on Judicium’s GDPR ‘Sofa Session’ from the 2nd of December, with our Resident expert Craig Stilwell LLB (Hons), LPC.
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27th November 2020 | Sofa Sessions
The Stress Elephant with Sarah Crouch
Here at Judicium, we are seeing a rise in stress related staff absences, especially now that the second lockdown is in full effect. It is important to...
13th November 2020 | Sofa Sessions
HR Spotlight on Stressed Employees with Jenny Salero
Here at Judicium, we are seeing a rise in stress related staff absences, especially now that the second lockdown is in full effect. It is important to...
12th November 2020 | Sofa Sessions
GDPR Do's and Don'ts with Craig Stillwell
With staff transitioning between school and home working, it is important to review policies, look at refresher training and begin discussions...