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
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.
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
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
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
Thu, 14th May 2026
10am
Joanne Fisher & Neil Merry
Join us as we discuss:
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- 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
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