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New Term, New Faces, New Surroundings...

New Term, New Faces, New Surroundings...
A new term is a time of change; it brings a lot of new people into the school building - new...

Work Experience - are schools required to carry out risk assessment?

Work Experience - are schools required to carry out risk assessment?
The simple answer is no they don't but they should take "reasonable" steps to find out that the...

Absence Statistics for English Schools

Absence Statistics for English Schools

The Role of Visitor ID in School Security

The Role of Visitor ID in School Security
As an active member of the education community, SG World regularly supports local bursar group...

Guidance on Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAIs) often know as EpiPens

Guidance on Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAIs) often know as EpiPens
From 1 October 2017 the Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2017 will allow all schools to buy...

BBC Freedom of Information Reveals Parents Fined £24m for holidays

BBC Freedom of Information Reveals Parents Fined £24m for holidays
A recent BBC investigation has revealed that parents across England and Wales have been fined about...

Germany Means Business When it Comes to Truancy

Germany Means Business When it Comes to Truancy
The BBC recently reported that a police check at Memmingen Airport in Bavaria discovered 10...

School Minibus Pre-drive Safety Checks

School Minibus Pre-drive Safety Checks
The school minibus is an incredibly useful resource but to get the most out of it and ensure you're...

School First Aid - Stop a Drama Becoming a Crisis

School First Aid - Stop a Drama Becoming a Crisis
For example, it's always advisable to immediately administer first aid and call for an ambulance if...

HSE Issues Ceramic Gauze Asbestos Warning to Schools

HSE Issues Ceramic Gauze Asbestos Warning to Schools
HSE testing revealed two major UK suppliers have been selling gauzes to schools containing illegal...