Health and safety of pupils and staff

  • Managing late collection of pupils
    Get expert advice on what to do if parents don't collect their children from school on time or fail to collect them. See examples of school policies on late or non-collection.
  • Pupil illness and attendance: guidance and parent/carer factsheet
    Understand when a pupil should be absent from school and share our factsheet with parents/carers so they know how long their child should be off. Learn how to reduce the spread of illness during winter to improve attendance in your school/trust.
  • Schools' duty of care to pupils
    Find out about your school's duty of care to pupils, when you might be held liable for an injury and how to minimise the risk of this happening.
  • Social media for teachers: cheat sheet
    Help staff members keep their social media profiles secure and be clear on what to do if they're contacted by a pupil or parent/carer online. Find practical tips to protect staff privacy and download our letter to parents/carers.
  • Working at height: requirements and guidance
    Be clear about your legal requirements when it comes to controlling the risks of working at height.