Independent support that gives school leaders additional capacity, practical expertise and confidence that compliance is being effectively managed.
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Does this sound familiar?
SchoolSafe Systems helps schools bridge that gap
Support is tailored to each school, from a single independent review through to year-round compliance support. Every engagement begins with a conversation and a clear, tailored proposal.
A structured independent review of your school's health & safety and compliance arrangements, providing a fresh pair of eyes on existing systems, evidence and practice, with clear findings and prioritised recommendations.
Practical assistance with policies, outstanding actions, incidents, contractors, fire safety and specific compliance projects.
Ongoing access to experienced school health & safety and compliance support, with independent oversight throughout the year.
Complimentary Policy Review — SchoolSafe Systems is currently offering schools a complimentary independent review of one health & safety or compliance policy.
The review provides a short professional assessment highlighting potential gaps, areas for improvement and points worth considering.
It can be useful whether health & safety is managed by a School Business Manager, Estates team, senior leader or an existing H&S/compliance professional.
Reporting and assurance
Independent whole-school audits that provide senior leaders, governors and trustees with clear findings, prioritised actions and practical assurance.
The audit scope is agreed around the school's premises, activities, age groups and risk profile, and may include:
Our methodology
A consistent, structured pathway that turns a point-in-time review into an ongoing compliance improvement programme.
Complete the SchoolSafe Compliance Scorecard to identify potential strengths and areas for improvement.
Undertake a Whole-School Health & Safety Audit with clear findings and a prioritised action plan.
Use the included Follow-up Assurance Review to check progress against the action plan.
Track progress using the SchoolSafe Compliance Dashboard.
Maintain confidence through the SchoolSafe Compliance Partner Service.
SchoolSafe Systems was founded by Paul Shehean, a health, safety and compliance professional with more than 25 years' experience and over 15 years supporting schools and complex educational environments.
Having worked directly within schools, Paul understands the practical challenges facing headteachers, school business managers and estates teams — and focuses on helping schools manage compliance in a practical and proportionate way.
ISO 45001 Internal Auditor | 25+ years' health & safety experience | Extensive education-sector experience
Learn more about Paul and SchoolSafe SystemsBrowse the SchoolSafe Insights library for practical guidance on school health & safety, fire safety, contractor management, governance and statutory compliance.
Whether you need an independent review, additional capacity, support with a specific project or ongoing compliance support, SchoolSafe Systems can help. Every engagement starts with a short, no-obligation conversation followed by a clear, tailored proposal.
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