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Lone working policies: examples

Find examples of lone working policies from primary, secondary and special schools to help you write your own. Be clear on your rights and responsibilities as an employer with guidance from the Health and Safety Executive.

Last reviewed on 30 June 2026
School types: All•School phases: All•Ref: 41629
Contents
  1. Primary schools
  2. Secondary schools
  3. Special schools 
  4. Refer to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance

Primary schools

Linchfield Academy in Lincolnshire has a lone working policy covering areas such as: 

  • Hazards
  • Persons at risk
  • Staff control measures 

Potton Primary School in Central Bedfordshire has a lone worker policy that covers areas including:

  • Staff roles and responsibilities
  • The reporting of safety issues
  • Procedures for home visits

Secondary schools

St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School in St. Helens covers lone working in its health and safety policy, including:

  • What isn't allowed when lone working
  • When staff must seek permission from the headteacher

Cambridge Park Academy in North East Lincolnshire has a lone working policy covering areas such as:

  • Senior leadership team responsibilities
  • Staff responsibilities
  • Lone working procedures

Special schools 

Frank Wise School in Oxfordshire has a lone working policy covering: 

  • Teachers working in school outside of the site manager's work hours
  • The opening or locking up of the building
  • External users who hire the school hall

The purpose and scope of the policy Staff responsibilities Safety procedures, including communication