Health & Safety Management in schools
How health and safety is actually managed day to day in schools: who is responsible, what the policy should cover, how committees and risk assessments work, and how to keep training and competence up to date.
5 guides in this hub
What is health and safety in schools?
A practical overview of what H&S in schools actually covers, from statutory duties to day-to-day arrangements.
9 min read · Read guideWho is responsible for health and safety in schools?
The employer, governors, headteacher and staff all have distinct duties. Here's how they fit together in the UK.
6 min read · Read guideHealth & safety committees in schools – do you need one?
Who should attend, what belongs on the agenda, and how a well-run committee turns compliance actions into visible progress.
6 min read · Read guideSchool educational visits risk assessments
Do schools still need risk assessments for every trip? What to include, EVOLVE, the EVC role and proportionate planning.
7 min read · Read guideEYFS health and safety requirements
A practical guide for nurseries and early years settings: risk assessments, paediatric first aid, fire safety and what Ofsted looks for.
8 min read · Read guide
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