Health & Safety Consultancy for Schools

Safer schools, simpler compliance.

I help headteachers, business managers and trusts meet their H&S duties with confidence — practical audits, clear policies, and training that actually sticks.

  • IOSH-aligned
  • Education specialists
  • Experienced education H&S support
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Education-focused H&S support

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Multi-Academy Trusts
  • Independent
  • Early Years
  • SEND
My flagship service

Monthly Compliance Reviews

A simple monthly review service helping schools track key compliance areas through concise dashboards and prioritised action plans.

Delivered remotely, with optional follow-up support when you need it.

Areas I review

  • Allergy management
  • Fire safety
  • Training compliance
  • Educational visits
  • Contractor management
  • + tailored areas

What I do

Flexible H&S support tailored to schools and trusts.

From a one-off audit to a year-round retainer, every engagement is delivered by someone who actually understands schools.

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H&S audits

Full site audits benchmarked against current statutory guidance and HSE expectations.

Risk assessments

Suitable and sufficient risk assessments for sites, activities, trips and individuals.

Policy & documentation

Bespoke policies, procedures and management systems written in plain English.

Staff training

Practical INSET and CPD covering IOSH-aligned essentials for school teams.

Incident support

Investigation, RIDDOR reporting and post-incident review with clear next steps.

Ongoing retainer

Direct support from an experienced education H&S professional, scheduled reviews and on-demand advice across the school year.

How I work

Three steps from worry to well-managed.

01

Discover

Review of existing systems, documents and recent incidents, with site visits available where required.

02

Design

Tailored action plan, prioritised by risk and aligned with statutory duties.

03

Deliver

Implementation support, staff training, and ongoing reviews to keep you compliant.

What you receive

Clear, school-ready reports — not a 60-page PDF no one reads.

Every review is delivered as a concise dashboard with a RAG-rated summary, followed by a prioritised action plan your team can work straight from.

  • One-page dashboard with traffic-light status per key area
  • Prioritised action plan with timescales (Immediate / 1 Month / Termly / Annually)
  • Plain-English findings written for SLT and governors
  • Reusable format across monthly compliance themes

Monthly Compliance Review

Allergy Management

V1.0
  • Policy Effective
  • Staff Awareness & Training Needs review
  • Food Preparation & Service Needs review
  • Emergency Procedures Needs review
  • Documentation & Care Plans Needs review
  • Sporting Fixtures / Trips Effective
Overall risk rating Improvements required

About SchoolSafe Systems

SchoolSafe Systems was founded by an experienced education health and safety professional with over 25 years' experience supporting schools and educational environments.

The aim is simple: provide practical, manageable compliance support that helps schools reduce workload, improve visibility of risk, and focus on what matters most.

Unlike generic consultancy models, SchoolSafe Systems is designed specifically around the realities of busy school environments.

Ready for a clearer view of your school's safety?

A free 20-minute call to talk through your priorities — no commitment.

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