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Blogs & Guidance
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This blog is based on Judicium’s SEND ‘Sofa Session’ from the 20th of November, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.
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This summary is based on Judicium’s Employment Law ‘Sofa Session’ from the 13th of November, with our resident experts Jenny Salero, Kelly Rayner and Suzanne Ravenhall
This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 6th of November, with our resident expert Isthar Pearce.
Effective from 26 October 2024, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), and all employers in the UK will be legally required to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
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This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 23rd of October, with our resident expert Andy Camroux.
This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 16th of October, with our resident expert Rachel Kitchen.
This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding ‘Sofa Session’ from the 9th of October, with our resident experts Helen King and Jenny Salero.
This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 2nd October, with our Data Protection Consultant Sam Hall.
This blog is based on Judicium’s SEND ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th of September, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.
To celebrate Fire Safety Door Week we are offering a free download of our Fire Safety Door Checklist.
Case Studies
With four OFSTED inspections in four years, ensuring all aspects of safeguarding are up to standard has been very important to the Nishkam Schools Multi-Academy Trust, which is why they turned to Judicium's safeguarding experts for unlimited advice and support.
With an Ofsted Outstanding rating, Brackenwood Infant School had high standards and a vision for the future, but Headteacher Chris Mervyn realised data protection was not at the forefront of strategic decisions for the school. Following a recommendation from a partner school, Judicium was taken on to support Chris in changing the data protection ethos within the school.
Holy Family Catholic MAT (HFCMAT) was established in 2012 with the aim of raising standards and achievement for all of its 3,600 students
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Maritime Academy Trust, established in 2016, runs 13 schools - 12 primaries and one special school - across London and the South East.
News & Media
New research reveals the pressures of escalating need and insufficient resource – but diverging views of the SENDCO role also cause problems, writes Rik Chilvers
Schools do not seem to be as clear about the risk assessment side of their Prevent safeguarding responsibilities as they could be. James Simoniti considers why this might be and offers some pointers on filling them in
Schools do not seem to be as clear about the risk assessment side of their Prevent safeguarding responsibilities as they could be. James Simoniti considers why this might be and offers some pointers on filling them in
Safeguarding and data protection are high accountability responsibilities which are closely inter-related. Judicium Education's Head of Data Services, Craig Stilwell, and Head of Safeguarding, Helen King, consider how long we should keep different staff and student records for.
Safeguarding and data protection are high accountability responsibilities which are closely inter-related. Judicium's Head of Data Services, Craig Stilwell, and Head of Safeguarding, Helen King, consider how long we should keep different staff and student records for.
Increasing demands from above and below are conspiring to make the safeguarding lead role unsustainable, writes Helen King
Safeguarding is a priority for every school leader – Safeguarding Consultant James Simoniti advises how you can strengthen your recruitment process and keep on top of any safeguarding issues that may arise.
Safeguarding expert and former police officer James Simoniti discusses some of the lessons learned from Child Q as well as important advice and practical tips for safer student searches.
What steps can your school take to strengthen safer recruitment and to keep on top of emerging safeguarding issues? With a focus on addressing issues of child-on-child abuse, James Simoniti advises
HR and legal expert Kelly Rayner offers some important advice and practical tips on how your school can support colleagues who may be affected by menopause symptoms.
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