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.
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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16th September 2026 | People Matters | Payroll
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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...
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.
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2nd December 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
The Ofsted Shake-Up: How the New Framework Impacts Practice
This is a summary from Judicium’s Safeguarding and Thrive ‘Sofa Session’ from 3rd December, with our Judicium Safeguarding consultant Joanne...
1st December 2025 | HR & Employment Law
“Day-One” Unfair Dismissal Rights Scrapped - Employment Rights Bill Update
On 27 November 2025, the UK government altered a flagship commitment in the Employment Rights Bill and dropped plans to grant most workers protection...
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25th November 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
From Risk to Readiness – Strategic Health & Safety for SEND Inclusion
This blog is based on Judicium’s Health & Safety and SEND session on 26th November with resident expert India Cottenden
25th November 2025 | HR & Employment Law
Your Voice Matters: Join the Employment Rights Bill Consultations
In this post, we look at the four ERB Consultations that have been launched by the government and set out links to the consultations so that you can...
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17th November 2025 | People Matters | HR & Employment Law
Building a Culture of Support: Prioritising Staff Wellbeing in Schools
In this blog, we'll share the summary notes from our HR and Employment Law Sofa Session from the 19th November, delivered by our resident expert,...
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12th November 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
From Allergens to Audits: Mastering the Facilities Tightrope in Schools
This blog is based on Judicium’s Food Safety Sofa session on 12th November with resident experts Sue Roberts and Tracey Killick
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11th November 2025 | HR & Employment Law
Enhancing Performance Management and Implementing Best Practices for Schools and Trusts
In this blog, we will explore the significance of enhancing performance and best practice in education and how it can be implemented effectively.
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4th November 2025 | HR & Employment Law
Minimising the Impact of Staff Absence on Learning: HR-Driven Strategies
When teachers or other essential staff are absent, it can have a profound impact on pupil learning outcomes. This blog explores the impact and offers...
3rd November 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding
Ofsted-Ready Starts Here: Fresh Thinking for SEND and Safeguarding
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s SEND and Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from 5th November, with our Safeguarding and SEND consultants Rik...
21st October 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
Data Breach Alert: No system is Safe - But Your Response Can Be
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 22nd October, with our Data Protection Consultant Jessica Vannan. In this...
20th October 2025 | HR & Employment Law
The Employment Rights Bill - What is it and Why is it Important?
In this blog, we'll explore what the Employment Rights Bill is, why it is important and how you can get one step ahead and plan for upcoming...