• Headteacher Health and Safety

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    Duty holder, responsible person, lead accountable person – what does this mean for you as a new Head Teacher? What do you need to know?   NASPM has developed a one-hour, well-structured whistle-stop tour of all relevant legislation and risk management to give new Head Teachers a sound foundation of all things health and safety.   On completion of this course, participants will understand their core legal obligations to ensure Health & Safety compliance and best practice across their school. 

  • 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.

  • Accident Investigation for SBM

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively investigate accidents, incidents and near-misses, thereby preventing future accidents.  At the end of this course, participants will be able to state accident reporting requirements under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013), explain the investigation process, methods for identifying the underlying causes of accidents and incidents, and be aware of the contents of an accident investigation report to formulate actionable safety recommendations On completing this course, participants will be able to state accident reporting requirements under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995), explain the investigation process, explain methods for identifying the underlying causes of accidents and incidents, explain the contents of an accident investigation report and formulate actionable safety recommendations. 

  • 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. 

  • Legionella Awareness

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    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.  On completing this course, participants will have all the knowledge, information and tools required to safely manage Legionella within school premises. 

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • Understanding the CDM 2015 Requirements and Duty Holder Roles – School Governor

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    CDM 2015 regulations set out the duty holder roles required to manage all works on the fabric of the building. The course enables school Governors to be aware of the legal requirements from the CDM regulations and to raise the profile of competence and assurance of compliance for all school building works.   On successful completion of the course, Governors will be able to:  Understand their role and responsibilities for assurance of legal compliance including specific CDM duties the school must follow  Recognise the importance of managing building works  Appreciate the consequences of a material breach against the CDM 2015  Support the school in health and safety improvements   On completing the course, participants will have a clear understanding of CDM Regulations, and their role in ensuring the school fulfils its responsibilities across project planning, providing pre-construction information, competencies and resources. Upon completing the course, participants will have a clear understanding of CDM regulations and their role in ensuring the school fulfils its responsibilities across project planning, providing pre-construction information, competencies, resources, and health and safety issues. They will also know how they can support the school with communication and collaboration, contract management, documentation, recordkeeping and emergency preparedness. 

  • 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. On completing this course, participants will understand their duties as a Responsible Person for Fire Safety Management in their school, and ensuring a fit-for-purpose, workable Fire Safety Management system is in place. 

  • Risk Assessing for Premises Staff

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    This course will review the legislation and guidance for completing risk assessments and is specific to school premises risk management.   Reviewing the hazard identification and risk profiling and assisting in your school risk assessment process and management.  At the end of the session, participants will understand the principles involved in risk assessing and be able to complete internal suitable and sufficient risk assessments.  On completing this course, participants will have a robust understanding of the principles of risk assessment and will be able to complete their own internal risk assessments. 

  • PUWER Assessment

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    This course is based on the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation 1998 (PUWER).  Participants will understand their legal requirements under PUWER 1998, risks associated with work equipment and how to carry out PUWER assessments on their work equipment to ensure this equipment is safe for use.  On completion of this course, participants will understand the steps they need to take to meet their legal requirements under PUWER, the risks associated with work equipment, and how to carry out PUWER assessments to ensure that equipment is safe to use. 

  • CDM Management

    Zoom , United Kingdom
    Virtual Event

    This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your responsibilities and obligations under the CDM Regulations 2015.  On completing the course, participants will have a clear understanding of CDM regulations, their responsibilities as client, their role in project planning, providing pre-construction information, competencies, resources and health and safety issues. They will also understand the requirements around communication and collaboration, contract management, documentation, recordkeeping and emergency preparedness.Â