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
  • Themed monthly compliance reviews (fire, allergies, trips, contractors, training)
  • Ongoing retainer as your outsourced H&S partner
  • Interim cover during staff changes or Ofsted follow-up

Discuss your requirements

Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation about how SchoolSafe Systems can support your school or trust.

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