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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3rd March 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Permit to Work or Permit to Risk? Managing Contractors Safely in Schools and Trusts
This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 4th March 2026, with our resident expert Isthar Pearce. In this blog,...
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25th February 2026 | HR & Employment Law | People Matters | HR & People Strategy
How Schools and Academy Trusts Can Improve Their Recruitment Strategy
In this blog, we will explore effective strategies that school and academy trust leaders can use to attract top talent and sustain a strong,...
24th February 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Governance & Clerking
Strengthening Decision Making: How to Prepare for An Independent Review Panel
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Governance ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th February, with our Governance Expertise and Partnership Lead,...
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23rd February 2026 | HR & Employment Law
Employment Rights Act: What's coming in April and How Can You Prepare?
Over the coming months, we’ll unpack key changes, timelines, and practical steps your HR or leadership team in a school or multi-academy trust (MAT)...
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11th February 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
Caught on Camera: Getting CCTV Right in Schools
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 11th February, with our Data Protection consultant, Shaafah Mohamed. This...
4th February 2026 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Beyond the School Gate: Safeguarding Your Pupils in an Alternative Setting
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 4th February 2026, with our resident experts Joanne Bocko and Sarah Cook.
28th January 2026 | Sofa Sessions
School Visits and Trips - (From policy to post-trip review)
This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 28th January 2026, with our resident expert Alice Campbell.
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15th January 2026 | HR & Employment Law
Employment Rights Act: Key changes to Trade Union legislation coming soon
The latest ERA implementation explains the imminent changes to trade union legislation, and several things that schools, trusts and colleges should do...
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14th January 2026 | Sofa Sessions
Safe Spaces: Smarter Premises Management for Schools
This blog is based on Judicium’s Facilities ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th January 2026, with our resident expert Joanne Fisher and Neil Merry....
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7th January 2026 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Balancing the Load: Practical Steps for Stress Risk Assessments in Schools
This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 7th January 2026, with our resident expert Jamie Ashard CMIOSH. This...
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18th December 2025 | HR & Employment Law
Employment Rights Bill Gains Royal Assent! Here's What You Need to Know
On Tuesday 16th December 2025, the Employment Rights Bill was finally passed in Parliament and today, it has received Royal Assent! It is now the...
10th December 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
From Request to Response: Navigating Subject Access Requests the Smart Way
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from the 12th December, with our Data Protection Consultant Daniel Richardson.