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Flexible compliance support designed specifically for schools, trusts and education settings

Pick a single piece of work, or access ongoing support through the SchoolSafe Compliance Partner Service.

The SchoolSafe Compliance Method™

A clear pathway from self-assessment to ongoing assurance.

Each stage links to a service in the SchoolSafe product suite, giving schools a structured approach to independent compliance.

  1. Step 1
    Assess
    SchoolSafe Compliance Scorecard

    A 10-point self-assessment across key compliance areas.

  2. Step 2
    Review
    SchoolSafe Policy Compliance Snapshot / Independent Compliance Review

    Independent desktop or in-depth review of policies and arrangements.

  3. Step 3
    Improve
    Practical recommendations & implementation support

    Prioritised actions with pragmatic school-focused guidance.

  4. Step 4
    Monitor
    SchoolSafe Compliance Dashboard

    Ongoing compliance management tool tracking actions and RAG status.

  5. Step 5
    Assure
    SchoolSafe Compliance Partner

    Year-round independent advice, monitoring and continual improvement.

Flexible Support for Schools

Every school is different.

Some require a one-off audit or policy review. Others need ongoing support managing compliance throughout the year.

SchoolSafe Systems offers flexible support ranging from individual projects through to a dedicated SchoolSafe Compliance Partner Service.

SchoolSafe Compliance Partner Service

The SchoolSafe Compliance Partner Service is designed for schools that need additional compliance capacity and expertise without employing a full-time health and safety manager. Acting as an extension of your leadership and business management team, SchoolSafe Systems provides practical support, independent oversight and ongoing assurance throughout the year.

SchoolSafe Compliance Partner Service

Work directly with an experienced education H&S professional throughout the year. Helping schools monitor compliance, prioritise actions and stay inspection ready.

  • Helping schools stay inspection ready throughout the year
  • Managing and tracking compliance actions to completion
  • Independent oversight of key compliance areas
  • Practical support for busy leadership teams
  • Governor and trustee assurance reporting
  • Remote and on-site support throughout the year
  • Support with emerging compliance requirements, including AI governance and AI policy development

Contractor Management & Safeguarding Compliance

Many schools rely on external contractors but struggle to maintain oversight of RAMS, insurance, DBS checks and safeguarding arrangements. SchoolSafe Systems can help establish practical contractor approval and monitoring systems to improve compliance and reduce risk.

  • RAMS reviews
  • Insurance verification
  • DBS and safeguarding checks
  • Contractor approval processes
  • Monitoring high-risk works
  • Contractor induction systems

SchoolSafe Independent Compliance Review

A consistent independent reporting framework applied across the compliance themes that matter most to your school. Each review delivers senior leaders, governors and trustees with practical assurance, prioritised actions and a clear roadmap for continual improvement.

  • Fire Safety
  • Health & Safety Management
  • First Aid
  • Contractor Management
  • Educational Visits
  • Premises Compliance
  • Statutory Compliance
  • Policy Reviews

Health & Safety Audits

A full walk-through of your site benchmarked against statutory duties, DfE guidance and HSE expectations. You receive a prioritised report, photographic evidence and a clear action plan.

  • Whole-site or themed audits
  • Prioritised RAG-rated findings
  • Plain-English written report

Policy & Documentation

Helping schools develop, review and maintain policies, procedures and management systems that remain practical, compliant and inspection ready.

  • Statutory H&S policy
  • Asbestos, fire & legionella plans
  • Contractor management

Incident Support

Independent investigation, RIDDOR reporting and post-incident review. I help you respond well and learn fast.

  • Root-cause investigation
  • RIDDOR & reporting support
  • Lessons-learned reviews

Explore specific services

Dedicated pages covering the areas schools ask about most.

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See the Standard of Reporting You Can Expect

See how SchoolSafe Systems presents independent findings, practical recommendations and executive assurance through our flagship reporting methodology.

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