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!"

 

 

 

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.

 

Health & Safety
  Wed, 15th April 2026
  10am & 11:30am
  Karen Daykin-Woodberry

Join us as we discuss:

    • What Martyn’s Law is, why it was introduced, and what it means for education settings.

    • Overview of core requirements focusing on proportionate preparedness within schools—governance, emergency procedures, and staff awareness.
    • Clear explanation of how schools determine their tier, supported by Judicium’s Tier Identification & Checklist Tool.
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Safeguarding
  Wed, 22nd April 2026
  10am & 11:30am
  Pippa Kober

Join us as we discuss:

  • Understanding Safeguarding responsibilities linked to attendance
  • Attendance in the new Ofsted framework
  • Sharing case reviews where attendance was a key factor
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Health & Safety
  Wed, 29th April 2026
  10am & 11:30am
  Sue Roberts & Nick Elliott

Join us as we discuss:

    • Understanding the new statutory requirements such as Benedict's Law and what you need to know

    • Gap analysis and readiness planning
    • School/Trust-wide proactive prevention systems
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Data Protection
  Wed, 13th May 2026
  10am & 11:30am
  Daniel Richardson

This session will cover:

  • What biometric data actually is (and what counts)
  • How schools are using it in practice
  • The legal requirements and compliance checks you can't afford to miss
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Facilities
  Bonus Session
  Thu, 14th May 2026
  10am
  Joanne Fisher & Neil Merry

Join us as we discuss:

            • What's really expected of school site teams today
            • The training and development needed to stay ahead
            • How the facilities role is evolving across education 
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      Governance
        Wed, 20th May 2026
        10:00am & 11:30am
        Steve Barker

      Join us as we discuss:

          • What scrutiny of published reports and feedback tell us of how governance is being judged  
          • How inspectors are questioning governors and trustees
          • Hints and tips on good practice to ensure preparedness for inspection 
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