H&S Management for Schools

About

Whether the school is a community school, VC, VA or a new Academy school, this course will provide Headteachers, Principals, and School Business Managers with a clear understanding of the requirements of health and safety law as it applies to their school and how it should be implemented.

Course objectives

The course will equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to be able to carry out the management of Health and Safety within their school.

Who should attend

All members of the schools senior leadership team with responsibilities for the schools health & safety management system.

Duration

2 days

Course content

Day 1

  • A general overview of health and Safety legislation
  • Management systems
  • Responsibilities and duties
  • Risk Assessment theory and practice
  • Monitoring and review

Day 2

  • Accidents and First Aid
  • Managing medicines
  • Occupational Health and Stress management
  • Curriculum safety (PE, D&T, Science)
  • Building Management
  • Managing Contractors
  • Asbestos

Certification

Delegates will be awarded a certificate of attendance on successful completion of the multiple choice assessment