Special schools & SEND
Health & safety consultant for special schools and SEND settings
Specialist H&S support for the complex, individualised risks in special schools and SEND provision — manual handling, positive handling, medical needs, hydrotherapy pools, sensory rooms and bespoke transport arrangements.
How SchoolSafe Systems supports special schools
- Individual and generic risk assessments for pupils with complex needs
- Manual and positive handling arrangements and record keeping
- Medical needs, gastrostomy, seizure and PEG care safety reviews
- Hydrotherapy pool, sensory room and rebound therapy risk reviews
- Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for pupils and staff
- Transport, minibus and specialist vehicle arrangements
- Contractor management and safeguarding checks
- Ofsted-readiness and CQC-adjacent compliance evidence
Why special schools choose SchoolSafe Systems
Special schools carry some of the most complex H&S responsibilities in education — highly individualised risks, medical procedures, specialist equipment and bespoke transport, all delivered in a warm, child-centred setting.
SchoolSafe Systems brings 25+ years of health and safety experience and more than 15 years working directly with education settings. Support is delivered personally by Paul — proportionate, practical and rooted in the reality of SEND provision.
Flexible engagement
- One-off audits, PEEP reviews or fire safety reviews
- SchoolSafe Independent Compliance Reviews across fire, allergies, trips, contractors and training
- SchoolSafe Compliance Partner service with the Compliance Dashboard tracking actions year-round
- Interim cover during staff changes or Ofsted follow-up
Arrange an Independent Compliance Review
A review tailored to the higher-risk activities, moving and handling and personal care arrangements found in special school settings.