Health & Safety Policy

Our aims

• Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing.
• Identify and manage risks to staff, pupils, and visitors.
• Ensure all staff understand their responsibilities.
• Integrate health and safety with safeguarding and overall pupil welfare.

Risk assessment

Written risk assessments are conducted for all significant hazards and activities, reviewed regularly or when circumstances change. Specific assessments cover individual pupils (behavioural, medical, educational needs), off-site activities and visits, practical and outdoor activities, and specialist equipment.

Fire safety

• Comprehensive fire risk assessments are in place.
• Alarms, extinguishers and emergency lighting are regularly tested and maintained.
• Evacuation plans are displayed and drills conducted at least once per term.
• Staff and pupils receive training on fire safety procedures.

First aid & medical needs

• Sufficient qualified first aiders are available; first aid kits are accessible and regularly restocked.
• All accidents and incidents are recorded, and parents/carers notified.
• Individual Health Care Plans are maintained for pupils with medical conditions.
• Medication is administered following strict training, consent and recording protocols.

Reporting accidents

All accidents, however minor, are recorded in the accident book. Reportable incidents under RIDDOR are reported to the Health and Safety Executive as required by law.

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