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...
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19th March 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
Breach Management
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 19th March, with our Data Protection Consultant Falguni Bhatt.
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12th March 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Fire Safety Management
This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 12th of March, with our resident expert Mike Wright.
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5th March 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Top Tips for Tackling Capability Concerns
These are the most frequently asked questions taken from Judicium’s Employment Law ‘Sofa Session’ from the 5th of March with Employment Law & HR...
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26th February 2025 | Sofa Sessions | H&S and Fire
Managing Contractors: Ensuring Safety and Compliance
This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 26th of February, with our resident expert Loretta Igbe.
21st February 2025 | Data Protection
The Rise in SEND-Related Subject Access Requests (SARs) in UK Schools and How to Tackle Them
UK schools are facing a rise in SEND-related Subject Access Requests (SARs) from parents seeking information on their child's education, creating...
17th February 2025 | HR & Employment Law | UK Work Permits
UK Work Permits: Recruitment Opportunities for Schools & Academy Trusts
Many schools and academy trusts face ongoing recruitment challenges due to teacher shortages. However, did you know by securing a Sponsorship Licence,...
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12th February 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Top tips for appraisals
These are the most frequently asked questions taken from Judicium’s Performance Management Series Part 1: Top tips for appraisals with Q and A...
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5th February 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
The Rise in Complex Data Requests
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 5th February, with our Data Protection Consultant Laura Kemsley.
29th January 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law | Safeguarding
TRA and DBS referrals demystified
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding & HR TRA and DBS referrals demystified ‘Sofa Session’ from the 29th January 2025, with our...
22nd January 2025 | Sofa Sessions | HR & Employment Law
Top Tips for Managing Sickness Absence
These are the most frequently asked questions taken from Judicium’s Top Tips for Managing Sickness Absence ‘Sofa Session’ from the 22nd January,...
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15th January 2025 | Sofa Sessions | Data Protection
Keeping Schools and Trusts UK GDPR Compliant and a Special Focus on Governance
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 15th January, with our Data Protection Consultant Claire Lockyer.
9th January 2025 | Safeguarding
Safeguarding in Schools - Key Trends to Look out for in 2025
In this blog, Helen King, Head of Safeguarding at Judicium Education shares her thoughts on the key trends that schools must look out for in 2025 and...