• Your Defence Starts Today – Accident Management – School Governor

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    This course aims to raise the profile and importance of accident management. The common concerns when accidents occur and the legal requirements for investigation and reporting of accidents.   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 this includes the requirement to ensure accidents are reviewed, managed and monitored.    On successful completion of the course, Governors will be able to:  The requirements of RIDDOR   Managing civil claims  Managing criminal investigations  Media and communication management  Recognise the importance of health and safety management system   Appreciate the consequences of failing to manage health and safety effectively  On completing this course, participants will understand the importance of an Accident Management plan, what this plan must contain, and how to respond appropriately when an accident happens.  They will have a framework to guide them through potential claims and investigations. 

  • Manual Handling Risk Assessment

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    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.

  • Managing Contractors

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    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. 

  • COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    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. 

  • Legionella Awareness

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    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. 

  • Health and Safety for Premises Staff

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    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

  • Health and Safety Management – Premises Manager FREE WEBINAR

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    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.

  • How to Complete Stress Risk Assessments

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    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 Compliance and Assurance Management – School Governor

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    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. 

  • Working at Height Risk Assessment

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    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. 

  • SBM Refresher Health and Safety Compliance

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    School Business Manager health safety and compliance training covers the legal requirements of managing a school and how to ensure the school has a health and safety management system to test and challenge compliance. Also includes risk assessment, accident management, statutory compliance and good estates management.  On completing this course, participants will have a clear understanding of Health and Safety legislation and of the School Business Manager role in creating and maintaining a safe school environment. 

  • Responsible Person Duties – RRFSO 2005 Legal Requirements for Headteacher Fire Safety Management

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    The Head Teacher is the Responsible Person under the legal requirements of the RRFSO 2005. This includes many ‘must’ duties for implementing fire safety measures within the school setting.   The course aims to enable the Head Teacher to be aware of the legal duties for school fire safety management and to ensure the school has a fire safety management system in place.   Reviewing the articles within the RRFSO and how these should be practically managed within the school environment. Guidance on fire safety compliance standards and a review of the fire safety enforcer’s code.