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Health and safety
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Everyone must be aware of fire safety procedures and how to assess fire risk. Gill O’Donnell explains how to write a fire risk assessment and provides a template
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If students aren’t exposed to risks, they can’t develop the skills to deal with them. Gill O’Donnell explains how to become a risk aware school and the benefits it brings
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The decision to temporarily close a school is never easy, and can have wider implications. Gill O'Donnell provides some practical approaches to risk assessment and communications
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By law, you must make an assessment of the risks arising out of, or in connection with, work activities at your school. Use this template and keep your risk register up to date
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Natalie Packer summarises the process in terms of risk assessment for pupils with EHCPs and provides example templates to download
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With Covid-19 likely to continue impacting schools and pupils, find links to useful articles, resources and the latest government guidance
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Conducting a regular health and safety audit helps ensure you're identifying potential issues, preventing accidents and taking appropriate action. Adapt these questions to fit your context
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The cold weather can present a variety of health and safety challenges, from increased risks of injury to burst pipes and blocked drains. Make sure you're prepared
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