Topics covered Importance of maintenance in safe school operations Legal obligations and duty of care Overview of proactive and reactive maintenance Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 PUWER, LOLER, Asbestos Regulations Fire safety and water hygiene compliance
School Business Manager (SBM) Health and Safety training focuses on the school’s health and safety management system which begins with hazard identification and risk controls. Key Training Areas Legal Framework: Understanding Health & Safety legislation and your role in compliance. Risk Management: Identifying hazards (e.g., asbestos, infection, stress), conducting risk assessments, and implementing control measures. Accident Procedures: Protocols for reporting, investigation, and reducing liability. Management Systems: Developing and maintaining effective health & safety policies and management systems. Practical Application: Integrating safety into daily operations and business initiatives.
This course is based on the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and school-specific standards. An overview of a health and safety management system is required to ensure compliance. This course aims to empower senior leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to champion health and safety practices, create a culture of safety, ensure the well-being of students, staff and visitors on the school site and understand their legal obligations and statutory compliance. No, although senior leaders have duties and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. This course will give you the tools needed to ensure compliance and is recommended as part of good safety management.
This course is based on the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992(MHOR). It raises awareness of the dangers associated with manual handling and the practical steps that can be taken to minimise and control the risks that it presents. Participants will be able to risk assess tasks, use safe lifting and moving techniques and reduce the chances of injury due to manual handling. On completing this course, participants will be able to risk assess tasks and use safe moving and lifting techniques, thereby reducing the risk of injury to operational staff and building users.
This course follows HSE’s approach to managing contractors. Participants will understand what steps they need to take to manage contractors on school premises, the risks associated with contractor’s works and create an effective plan to control them. The importance of co-operation and coordination with contractors, the use of safe systems of work and permits. On completion of this course, participants will possess the knowledge and skills required to manage contractors while on site. They will understand the importance of contract co-ordination and cooperation and be able to review safe systems of work.
This COSHH training course provides an understanding of hazardous substances, as outlined within the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). It will equip you with the knowledge needed to identify hazardous substances in your workplace and understand the legal requirements of COSHH. By completing this training, you will be aware of how to undertake a COSHH risk assessment and know the different control measures that can be implemented to manage risks that hazardous substances can cause. On completion of this course, participants will be able to identify the hazardous substances used within school, know how to undertake a COSHH risk assessment and will be able to establish the control measures and work practices required to maintain a safe environment for both building users and operational staff.
A focus on Legionella management system that includes the written scheme of control. An overview of legislation, including the L8 and control matrix needed to manage Legionella in the school. Designed to highlight the risks of exposure to Legionella bacteria, this Legionella Awareness Training Course looks at what to look out for and how to protect your school from harmful Legionnaires' disease. An overview of actions required when dealing with Legionella bacteria found in the school water system. On completing this course, participants will have all the knowledge, information and tools required to safely manage Legionella within school premises.
This is a course specifically focused on School premises health and safety, based on legislation, school standards, premises staff activities and risk management, risk assessment, control measures, contractor management and statutory compliance. On completing this course, participants will have a broad overview of how the Health and Safety at Work Act applies to school premises and clarity about the specific areas where further training is needed
This is a course specifically focused on School premises health and safety, based on legislation, school standards, premises staff activities and risk management, risk assessment, control measures, contractor management and statutory compliance. On completing this course, participants will have a broad overview of how the Health and Safety at Work Act applies to school premises and clarity about the specific areas where further training is needed.
This practical and engaging training course is designed specifically for school leaders, business managers, pastoral teams, and staff with health and safety responsibilities. The session provides a clear, structured approach to identifying, assessing, and managing work‑related stress risks within a school environment. Participants will learn how to conduct effective stress risk assessments that protect staff wellbeing, comply with legal duties, and support a positive, resilient school culture. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand legal duties around managing work‑related stress, including employer responsibilities. Identify common stressors in school settings, using real‑world examples from teaching, support, administrative, and leadership roles. Use recognised frameworks (such as HSE Management Standards) to structure a thorough assessment of stress risks. Carry out individual and team‑level stress risk assessments confidently and consistently. Have supportive, constructive conversations with staff to explore stress concerns sensitively and professionally. Develop effective control measures, from workload adjustments and role clarity to cultural improvements and wellbeing support mechanisms. Document assessments clearly and produce actionable risk reduction plans. Monitor and review stress risks to ensure controls remain effective and issues do not escalate.
School governors form part of the health and safety statutory framework with responsibilities to ensure the school is a safe environment for staff and pupils, and to test and challenge the school for compliance assurance. The assurance of compliance is often lacking in schools and this training enables school governors to test and challenge school compliance. The course aims to provide Governors with knowledge and awareness of school compliance standards and legal requirements. On successful completion of the course, Governors will be able to: Understand their role and responsibilities for assurance of legal compliance Recognise the importance of health and safety governance Appreciate the consequences of failing to manage health and safety effectively Support the school in health and safety improvements Upon completion, participants will understand the statutory framework for school Governors to evidence compliance across their school in managing Health & Safety. They will know what it means to “test and challenge” for compliance assurance, so they can engage confidently with the school.
This Working at Height training course helps you to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 by providing you with the necessary information needed to be able to successfully deal with working at height risks and control measures. This includes an understanding of how to undertake a working at height risk assessment to effectively control and manage risks, how to use access equipment safely and how to ensure that employees can reduce their risk of falls from height. On completion of this course, participants will be able to assess any risks associated with working at height and will have the knowledge required to identify the control measures to be put in place.