Get to grips with the statutory requirements for recording and reporting accidents on your school site, including serious incidents and 'near misses' involving allergies. Find out about additional rules for early years settings and special schools.
Understand when you can close your school in an emergency. Find out how and when to contact your local authority and parents, and how to request an Ofsted inspection deferral due to emergency closure.
With heatwaves becoming more common, check the steps you can take to keep your pupils and staff comfortable and safe. Find out what early action you can take, the DfE's advice on closure and the symptoms of heat-related conditions to look out for.
See templates for personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) for individuals with disabilities, including examples from schools, local authorities and the government. Also, get tips on how to write a PEEP.