Overcoming challenges and finding solutions

Judicium's free Sofa Sessions

Join us 'on the sofa' where we talk frankly with experts about the real issues facing education. With many attendees from across the country bringing ideas, together, we can find effective solutions to challenging conversations!

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"No script, no jargon... real conversation!"

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Upcoming sofa sessions and events

We suggest you book in early to secure a spot in these upcoming sessions.

Please note: each Sofa Session has 2 available times.

 

Health & Safety
  Wed, 12th November 2025
  10am & 11:30am
  Tracey Killick & Sue Roberts

Join us as we discuss:

    • Allergens including case studies, best practice processes for allergen management, document reviewing processes, training, and communication between parents, school and catering teams.
    • Preparing for an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) visit.
    • Understanding your EHO report.

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    Human Resources
      Wed, 19th November 2025
      10am & 11:30am
      Kirstie Young

    Join us as we discuss:

        • The legal and moral duty of care schools have towards their staff.
        • How to embed wellbeing into school culture, leadership, and daily practice, enabling staff to thrive not just survive.
        • How to monitor effectiveness, identify patterns, and respond to areas of concern.
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      Health & Safety
        Wed, 26th November 2025
        10am & 11:30am
        India Cottenden

      Join us as we discuss:

        • Preparation & Planning
        • Day-to-day Considerations
        • Emergency Planning and Response
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        Safeguarding
          Wed, 3rd December 2025
          10am & 11:30am
          Joanne Bocko, Viv Trask-Hall & Tom Preston

        Join us as we discuss:

        • Updates to how Ofsted will inspect schools, including grading and changes to the guidance.
        • A review of increased focus areas such as inclusion, well-being, behaviour, and attendance.
        • A review of the Thrive tool, supporting you to evidence whole-school wellbeing. 
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        Data Protection
          Wed, 10th December 2025
          10am & 11:30am
          Daniel Richardson

        This session will cover:

        • Spotting a SAR: How to recognise a valid request and know when the clock starts ticking.
        • Managing the Process: Practical Steps for gathering, reviewing, and responding efficiently.
        • Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Learn where things often go wrong - and how to stay on track. 
        • Best Practice Tips: Tried-and-tested ways to handle SARs with confidence and compliance.
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