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!"

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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.

 

MAT Insights
  Bonus Session
  Interview on a Sofa
  Wed, 21st January 2026
  10am
  Craig Stilwell

This session will cover:

    • Trust-wide compliance and building a strong data protection culture
    • Edtech, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and managing subject access requests (SARs) at scale
    • Preparing for emerging risks such as AI and biometrics
Learn more & book now
Health & Safety
  Interview on a Sofa
  Wed, 28th January 2026
  10am & 11:30am
  Alice Campbell & India Cottenden

Join us as we discuss:

    • Implement clear frameworks for trips and sports fixtures, from policy to review.
    • Clarify roles of staff and how training builds confidence.
    • Use risk assessments, first aid, and reviews to ensure safe, well-managed trips.
    Learn more & book now
    Safeguarding
      Interview on a Sofa
      Wed, 4th February 2026
      10am & 11:30am
      Joanne Bocko & Sarah Cook

    Join us as we discuss:

    • What is an alternative provision (AP) and expectations on schools for keeping children safe in this setting
    • Part-time timetables and considerations of risk
    • The responsibilities for schools for those letting their premises
    Learn more & book now
    Data Protection
      Interview on a Sofa
      Wed, 11th February 2026
      10am & 11:30am
      Shafaah Mohammed

    This session will cover:

      • The ICO's Perspective: What regulators expect when schools use CCTV.
      • When It's Appropriate: Understanding where and when cameras should (and Shouldn't) be used. 
      • Managing CCTV Effectively: Best Practice for storing footage, access control, and policy upkeep. 
    Learn more & book now

     

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