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Thought Leadership Series
From Judicium Education HR and Neo People Payroll
Welcome to People Matters - a bold, people-first thought leadership platform that challenges convention, encourages new thinking, and explores the real issues shaping the education sector today. Specifically designed with schools and trusts in mind, this is a space for leaders and change-makers to explore the people, policy, and payroll issues shaping the sector, share ideas, challenge thinking, and build confidence through change.
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Conversations for the unapologetically curious...
Upcoming People Matters Webinars
New Tax Year, New Rules: The Payroll Updates Employers Can’t Miss
Tue 21st Apr 2026 | 10:30
Join us for this session led by Neo People Management, where we’ll help you start the new tax year confident that your payroll approach is accurate, up to date, and compliant.
We created the People Matters thought leadership platform because leaders in education deserve an honest space that understands the pressure they face, encourages new ideas, and supports them through the most difficult parts of people leadership."
Emily Atherton | Business Director - People & Payroll
Resources & Reports
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A concise step-by-step guide on how to prepare and present your business case for HR, Payroll and Pension systems
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Insights report based on the findings from our People Matters webinar on: Understanding the Employment Rights Act 2025
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Insights report based on the findings from our People Matters webinar on: Developing strategic vision: Leading with purpose and confidence.
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Detailed guide based on the People Matters webinar: Developing Strategic Vision: Leading with Purpose and Confidence
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For Leaders in education, managing the appraisal processes effectively is key to achieving positive outcomes for your members of staff and their development, as well as succession planning and leadership.
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Whether you’re just starting to develop your people strategy or looking to improve an existing one, this ebook will provide you with the guidance and support you need to boost your people strategy.
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If you are a headteacher, school business leader or HR manager and want to be one step ahead when it comes to managing staff absence effectively, then this e-book is for you.
Blogs
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The ERA has introduced increased worker protections, and in this article, we will focus on the new protections for sexual harassment. From 6 April 2026, sexual harassment disclosures will be protected under whistleblowing law, and by October 2026, employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment, including liability for third-party actions.
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In this blog, we will explore effective strategies that school and academy trust leaders can use to attract top talent and sustain a strong, successful team for ongoing success.
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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) should take now to be ready. In this post, we explain the key employment changes coming into force in April 2026.
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The latest ERA implementation explains the imminent changes to trade union legislation, and several things that schools, trusts and colleges should do now to prepare.
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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 you strategies for improvement.
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In this blog, we'll explore five key starting points of a successful people strategy within the education sector and discuss how this can help schools achieve their goals.
Case Studies
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Read our latest case study on Eko Trust and how Neo have leveraged their payroll systems.
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Griffin Schools trust now sees its HR services as being focused on people strategy, getting the best out its current staff and ensuring that the trust’s people needs can be met in the future.
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Cornovii Trust was established in 2022 after the merger of two successful smaller trusts. Read how the trust's 500+ payroll system has now been streamlined with the help of Neo People.
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Holy Family Catholic MAT (HFCMAT) was established in 2012 with the aim of raising standards and achievement for all of its 3,600 students. A year ago, the Trust began to look at restructuring.
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Looking for compliance support too?
Head over to Sofa Sessions and continue the conversation...
If you’re looking for more practical, compliance-led support, Judicium offers a wider programme of webinars to help you stay confident, consistent, and up to date.
Alongside People Matters, you can tap into sessions focused on the day-to-day compliance essentials including statutory updates and best-practice processes for when time is tight and the stakes feel high.
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