Health and Safety Support Services

• Access to the Schools and Academies Health & Safety Guidance Manual.
• Providing updates to schools of Health & Safety legislation and guidance.
• Providing generic risk assessments for selected areas / activities.
• Developing model policies / procedures.

Advice

• Providing health and safety advice via a telephone helpline.
• Assisting with the school/academy’s policies/procedures/risk assessments.
• Subscription to the CLEAPSS school science service.

Representation

• Assisting the school/academy during Health and Safety Executive investigations.
• Working with Trade Union safety representatives.
• Liaising with external agencies such as the Notts Fire and Rescue, Health and Safety Executive, other representative bodies on behalf of the school

Audits / Site Visits

• Full support will be given to new substantive and acting Head Teachers including site visits and a full health and safety audit.
• Further audits will be undertaken on a periodic basis or at the request of a Head Teacher/Business Manager.
• The school/academy may request attendance at the Governor’s annual health and safety walkabout inspection.
• Monitoring Head Teacher reports to Governors and ensuring management are supported where necessary.

Monitoring and Investigation

• Use of the Corporate online accident and violent incident databases.
• Undertaking investigations of serious incidents (on request).
• Monitoring of the SERAM database (where used) and assisting with non-conformities.

Training
A number of health and safety awareness courses specifically designed for schools and academies are available for the following audiences:

• Caretakers and Site Managers
• Head Teachers
• Governors

Access to on-line training presentation packages developed specifically for Head Teachers to deliver during staff meetings.
Schools and academies also have access to a wide range of corporate safety courses:

• Module 1 – Legal Responsibilities of Management
• Module 2 – Risk Assessment & Document Management
• Module 3 – Premises Management and H and S Compliance
• Fire Warden
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Stress Assessment
• Violence and Lone Workers
• Legionella
• Asbestos

Emergency Planning
The dedicated emergency planning function for schools and academies includes:

• Access to model emergency plans.
• Emergency support from a Duty Officer during potentially challenging situations e.g. arson, break-ins, extreme weather, infectious diseases. A duty officer is available on standby and contactable 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• The Duty Officer’s role is to proactively support and assist the school in remaining operational, manage public relations and escalate issues to ensure that the school/academy remains open and is safe for staff and pupils.