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Crumbling classrooms | Watchdog report shines light on unsafe school buildings

14th July 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written on 14 July 2023 Ensuring the safety of students within school premises is a paramount responsibility for education leaders. However, a new watchdog

Teacher strikes | 10 things schools need to know about industrial action

9th February 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 9 February 2023 Industrial action is a major concern for schools right now, and the prospect can cause a great deal

HSE statistics for education show significantly higher rates of stress – and a possible safety plateau

5th December 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written on 5 December 2022 Each year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) releases annual summary statistics for Great Britain, providing new insight into health

School fairs | A guide to health and safety requirements

17th July 2019 No Comments

When it comes to school fairs, effective planning and organisation is essential to creating an event that is both safe and enjoyable. And while health

HSE to investigate 676 schools over asbestos concerns

10th July 2019 No Comments

Blog Nearly 700 schools have been referred to the HSE after failing to satisfy the Department for Education (DfE) that they were managing asbestos in

Is your school ready for GDPR?

7th November 2017 No Comments

The way in which personal data about staff, pupils and their families and legal guardians is used and protected at your school, academy or trust

How Competent is your Academy’s H&S?

21st September 2016 No Comments

On becoming an academy school, governing owner-operators take on legal responsibility for the Health & Safety of staff and students. If you govern an academy

Compensation for Teachers Tops £16m

31st March 2016 No Comments

Teachers received more than £16 million in compensation during 2015 for injuries, stress and discrimination suffered at work. The figures, released by the teachers’ union

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