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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Streamlining Your Payroll Process for Efficiency and Compliance
“Day-One” Unfair Dismissal Rights Scrapped - Employment Rights Bill Update

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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From Risk to Readiness – Strategic Health & Safety for SEND Inclusion

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

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Your Voice Matters: Join the Employment Rights Bill Consultations

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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Building a Culture of Support: Prioritising Staff Wellbeing in Schools

17th November 2025 | People Matters | HR & Employment Law | HR & People Strategy

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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From Allergens to Audits: Mastering the Facilities Tightrope in Schools

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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Enhancing Performance Management and Implementing Best Practices for Schools and Trusts

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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Minimising the Impact of Staff Absence on Learning: HR-Driven Strategies

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...

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Ofsted-Ready Starts Here: Fresh Thinking for SEND and Safeguarding

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...

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Data Breach Alert: No system is Safe - But Your Response Can Be

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...

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The Employment Rights Bill - What is it and Why is it Important?

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...

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The Secret to Effective Compliance Training Every School Leader Should Know

15th October 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire

The Secret to Effective Compliance Training Every School Leader Should Know

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ on the 15th of October, with our resident expert Mike Wright.

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Safeguarding Client Survey Uncovered - Insights from the sofa

8th October 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Safeguarding

Safeguarding Client Survey Uncovered - Insights from the sofa

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding Client Survey Uncovered - Insights from the sofa session from 8th October with our Safeguarding...

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