Welcome to the Judicium Knowledge Hub
At Judicium Education, we are committed to supporting schools, academies and MATs with expert insights and practical resources via our Knowledge Hub.
It's your go-to destination for our latest blogs on a wide range of crucial topics, including advice on the latest regulatory changes or strategies to enhance operational effectiveness.
Our carefully curated content is here to empower you with the knowledge you need. Don't take our word for it! Explore...
Blogs & Guidance
An in-depth look at External Reviews of Governance (ERGs) across maintained schools and academy trusts, exploring criteria for independent reviewers, common compliance themes, and practical next steps for boards.
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Quieter campuses introduce unmonitored compliance gaps, complex safeguarding crossovers, and reduced leadership oversight. Learn how to bridge these operational gaps to ensure a seamless transition into the new term.
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Prepare your school or MAT for upcoming statutory updates. Discover key shifts across online safety, mental health, and more.
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With Ofsted dropping 'best-fit' judgements, governance faces sharper scrutiny. Discover what inspectors look for and how boards can confidently prepare.
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This blog is based on Judicium’s Facilities ‘Sofa Session’ from the 14th May 2026, with our resident expert Joanne Fisher and Neil Merry. This blog details best practices on how to manage the expectations of premises staff and key training to support with the role.
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Learn the do’s and don’ts of processing biometric data in schools. Discover how to manage privacy risks, handle ICO audits, and ensure school compliance.
Everything school leaders need to know about the transition to mandatory allergy safety standards under Benedict’s Law.
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Attendance is the essential foundation for pupil safety. This roadmap explores how to move beyond data management to build a proactive whole-school culture and meet statutory safeguarding duties.
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Learn how the Martyn's Law impacts your school. From staff awareness to site-specific drills, discover how to meet Standard Tier requirements through proportionate, practical steps that build on your existing safety procedures.
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This is a summary taken from Judicium’s Governance ‘Sofa Session’ from the 25th March, with our Governance Expertise and Partnership Lead, Steve Barker.
eBooks
Download our free factsheet to understand how the Employment Rights Act will reshape unfair dismissal risk for schools and trusts.
Download our free guide to understand how the Employment Rights Act strengthens protection around sexual harassment, whistleblowing and prevention duties.
Download our free factsheet to understand how the Employment Rights Act affects fixed-term contracts, zero-hours arrangements and casual worker agreements in schools and trusts.
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This guide unpacks key insights from the MAT Insights session on the next phase of trust accountability, MAT inspections, governance priorities, and more.
This guide unpacks the key insights from the MAT Insights session on Strategic Data Protection for Modern Trusts
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This guide unpacks the key insights from the MAT Insights session on Health, Safety and Fire as board-level priorities
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A guide for schools and Multi-academy Trusts (MATs) on using the apprenticeship levy to strengthen people strategy, retention and professional development, written by Judicium Education and LMP Education
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Introducing our new National Safeguarding Insights Report 2025! Collated from DSLs, deputies and other lead roles across the country, this report unpacks four key concerns in Safeguarding today.
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Do you know when the main proposed implementation dates are for the Employment Rights Act? Mapped out specifically for you, so you can keep on top until 2027!
This eBook outlines subject access requests, data protection policies with a informed checklist for school leaders.
Case Studies
With the help of Judicium's Safeguarding Supervision and Auditing services, Strive4 Academy Trust has refined its Safeguarding practice across its two schools.
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As a growing multi-academy trust, 3-18 Education Trust strengthened its data protection compliance and reduced internal pressure by outsourcing its DPO function to Judicium.
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Read our case study on how Furness' seven school trust relies on Judicium to deliver effective trust governance
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.
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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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