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.
10am & 11:30am
Joanne Bocko
Join us as we discuss:
- Emerging safeguarding risks in digital spaces, including AI‑generated abuse and harmful online culture
- The stronger emphasis on mental health, harmful sexual behaviour, misogyny, and serious violence
- New expectations for how schools support children questioning their gender
- The role of Early Help and preventing escalation of concerns
Interview on a Sofa
Wed, 10th June 2026
10am
Steve Barker
Join us as we discuss:
- Latest MAT sector insights
- The White Paper decoded: the implications of the Government's reforms for trusts, collaboration and future growth.
- The next phase of trust accountability including: trust commissioning, community collaboration, MAT inspections and governance intervention where performance concerns arise.
- Governance priorities for the future including: executive pay, attendance and reintegration, disadvantage metrics, AI safety and quality standards.
10am & 11:30am
Isthar Pearce
Join us as we discuss:
- Maintaining oversight with reduced leadership presence
Clear roles and responsibilities for clubs, lettings and contractors- Practical steps to keep your site safe, compliant and ready for September
10am & 11:30am
Pippa Kober
Join us as we discuss:
- From compliance to culture – what recent inspections reveal about safeguarding across key areas
- Patterns and pitfalls – where safeguarding is most vulnerable in ‘needs attention’ and ‘urgent improvement’ judgements
- When safeguarding fails – what leads to ‘not met’ judgements and where to focus improvement