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.

 

Facilities
  Interview on a Sofa
  Wed, 14th January 2026
  10am & 11:30am
  Joanne Fisher & Neil Merry

Join us as we discuss:

          • Contingency Plans for Caretaker Absence
          • Combination Audits and Compliance
          • GEMS in your school
      Learn more & book now
      MAT Insights
        Bonus Session
        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
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      Health & Safety
        Interview on a Sofa
        Wed, 28th January 2026
        10am & 11:30am
        Alice Campbell & India Cottenden

      Join us as we discuss:

        • Implement clear frameworks for trips and sports fixtures, from policy to review.
        • Clarify roles of staff and how training builds confidence.
        • Use risk assessments, first aid, and reviews to ensure safe, well-managed trips.
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        Safeguarding
          Interview on a Sofa
          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
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        Data Protection
          Interview on a Sofa
          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. 
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