HEALTH AND SAFETY

HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974

• Report any hazards
• Follow the schools safety policy
• Make sure actions do not harm themselves or others
• Use any safety equipment provided
• Ensure equipment is safe and appropriate

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• Safe layout of rooms
• Organisation
• Furniture
• Light and noise outdoor spaces

SUPPORTING CHILDREN TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEMSELVES

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

• Accidents
• Illness
• Fires
• Security incidents
• Missing child

BEST PRACTICE CHECKLIST

• Always be vigilant
• Use and store equipment safely
• Check indoor and outdoor equipment regularly
• Report and record and use correct procedures
• Challenge unidentified persons in school

CHECKLIST CONTINUED..

• Check adult-child ratios in all situations
• Always encourage pupils to assess risks for themselves
• Ensure awareness of security at the beginning and end of each day
• Thoroughly prepare when carrying out all activities and trips
• Use correct procedures for cleaning up bodily fluid

FIRE EVACUATION

THANK YOU