Blogs and Guidance

The Rise in SEND-Related Subject Access Requests (SARs) in UK Schools and How to Tackle Them
  February 21 2025

UK schools are facing a rise in SEND-related Subject Access Requests (SARs) from parents seeking information on their child's education, creating legal and administrative challenges that can be managed through clear policies, staff training, expert guidance, and proactive communication.

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UK Work Permits: Recruitment Opportunities for Schools & Academy Trusts
  February 17 2025

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Many schools and academy trusts face ongoing recruitment challenges due to teacher shortages. However, did you know by securing a Sponsorship Licence, schools can legally recruit skilled professionals from outside the UK, ensuring a strong and diverse teaching workforce?

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Top tips for appraisals
  February 12 2025

These are the most frequently asked questions taken from Judicium’s Performance Management Series Part 1: Top tips for appraisals with Q and A ‘Sofa Session’ from the 12th February, with our resident experts Jenny Salero, Kelly Raynor, and Suzanne Ravenhall

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The Rise in Complex Data Requests
  February 05 2025

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 5th February, with our Data Protection Consultant Laura Kemsley.

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TRA and DBS referrals demystified
  January 29 2025

This blog is based on Judicium’s Safeguarding & HR TRA and DBS referrals demystified ‘Sofa Session’ from the 29th January 2025, with our resident experts Sarah Cook and Jenny Salero.

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Top Tips for Managing Sickness Absence
  January 22 2025

These are the most frequently asked questions taken from Judicium’s Top Tips for Managing Sickness Absence ‘Sofa Session’ from the 22nd January, with our resident experts Jenny Salero, and Suzanne Ravenhall

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Keeping Schools and Trusts UK GDPR Compliant and a Special Focus on Governance
  January 15 2025

This is a summary taken from Judicium’s DPO ‘Sofa Session’ from 15th January, with our Data Protection Consultant Claire Lockyer.

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Safeguarding in Schools - Key Trends to Look out for in 2025
  January 09 2025

In this blog, Helen King, Head of Safeguarding at Judicium Education shares her thoughts on the key trends that schools must look out for in 2025 and provides actionable advice and guidance in a Q&A style format.

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Accident Reporting and Investigation
  January 06 2025

This blog is based on Judicium’s Health and Safety ‘Sofa Session’ from the 8th of January, with our resident expert Jim Liddy.

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Supporting Your Teachers to Create an Inclusive Classroom
  December 11 2024

This blog is based on Judicium’s SEND ‘Sofa Session’ from the 11th of December, with our resident expert Rik Chilvers.

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