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!
"No script, no jargon... real conversation!"
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.
Wed, 14th January 2026
10am & 11:30am
Joanne Fisher & Neil Merry
Join us as we discuss:
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- Contingency Plans for Caretaker Absence
- Combination Audits and Compliance
- GEMS in your school
Interview on a Sofa
Wed, 21st January 2026
10am
Craig Stilwell
This session will cover:
- Trust-wide compliance and building a strong data protection culture
- Edtech, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and managing subject access requests (SARs) at scale
- Preparing for emerging risks such as AI and biometrics
Wed, 28th January 2026
10am & 11:30am
Alice Campbell & India Cottenden
Join us as we discuss:
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- Implement clear frameworks for trips and sports fixtures, from policy to review.
- Clarify roles of staff and how training builds confidence.
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Use risk assessments, first aid, and reviews to ensure safe, well-managed trips.
Wed, 4th February 2026
10am & 11:30am
Joanne Bocko & Sarah Cook
Join us as we discuss:
- What is an alternative provision (AP) and expectations on schools for keeping children safe in this setting
- Part-time timetables and considerations of risk
- The responsibilities for schools for those letting their premises
Wed, 11th February 2026
10am & 11:30am
Shafaah Mohammed
This session will cover:
- The ICO's Perspective: What regulators expect when schools use CCTV.
- When It's Appropriate: Understanding where and when cameras should (and Shouldn't) be used.
- Managing CCTV Effectively: Best Practice for storing footage, access control, and policy upkeep.