This course is tailored for everyone working in a school setting, providing a comprehensive overview of health and safety and its significance in a school setting.

Our goal is to equip you with a solid understanding of health and safety, so by the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

1. Understand the key health and safety matters relating to everyday teaching and learning.
2. Gain a clear understanding of your school’s legal obligations and the roles and responsibilities of staff.
3. Recognise the importance of the Health & Safety Policy and how it applies to your daily duties.
4. Learn how to conduct effective risk assessments to safeguard students and colleagues.
5. Understand the key emergency procedures for different types of incidents.
6. Identify and address hazards in the classroom and know what to do about them.

1. Health and safety fundamentals: Key definitions you need to know.
2. The legal landscape: Understanding health and safety legislation.
3. Roles and responsibilities: Your duties as a staff member.
4. The importance of the health and safety policy: Applying policy to daily school life.
5. Conducting risk assessments: Identifying hazards and mitigating risks.
6. Communication and consultation: Keeping everyone in the loop.
7. Classroom safety: Spotting hazards and keeping your room safe.
8. Emergency procedures: What to do in case of an emergency.
9. First aid procedures: Responding to injuries and illnesses.
10. Child protection: Safeguarding students and knowing your role.
11. Wrapping up our safety journey.

1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of health and safety and its practical applications in a school setting.
2. Enhance your skills in identifying and addressing potential hazards in the classroom and throughout the school.
3. Build confidence in your ability to conduct effective risk assessments and take appropriate action to mitigate risks.
4. Demonstrate your commitment to creating a safe and healthy environment for students and colleagues.
5. Earn a certificate of completion to showcase your achievement and commitment to upholding the highest standards of health and safety in education.

1. Self-paced learning: Complete the course at your own pace and schedule.
2. Real-world examples: Explore real-world examples covered in the course, and discover how to apply these concepts to your own teaching practice.
3. Interactive multimedia content: Engage with a variety of multimedia content, including videos, interactive exercises, and quizzes.
4. Accessible on any device: Learn on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
5. 12-month access: Once you’ve enrolled, you’ll have 12 months to access the course content and materials so that you can review and refresh your knowledge at any time.