Contractor Management in schools
Keeping pupils and staff safe while work happens on site: contractor selection and documentation, RAMS, permits to work, DBS requirements and CDM duties on school construction projects.
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Contractor management in schools
Documentation, DBS checks, supervision, RAMS and permits to work — keeping pupils safe during maintenance and construction.
14 min read · Read guideDo contractors need DBS checks when working in schools?
When school contractors may need DBS checks, how regulated activity changed in September 2026, and what schools should record for safeguarding.
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