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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 driving safely there's some simple things you can...

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 a child appears to be experiencing chest pain,...

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 levels of tremolite asbestos. There's no easy way...

Potential fines of £120 for Persistent Latecomers

Potential fines of £120 for Persistent Latecomers
It's recently been in the national news that Staffordshire County Council is introducing new guidelines in regard to student lateness. Parents may...

Keeping Parents in the Safeguarding Loop

Keeping Parents in the Safeguarding Loop
Staff aren't the only member of the school community that need to be involved in a school's safeguarding policy. Parents should be kept well informed...

Latecomers Under The Spotlight As More Schools Enforce Parental Fines

This week it’s been widely reported that more schools are introducing parental fines if pupils are repeatedly late. Nearly 500 primary and secondary...

HSE Announce A New Safety Initiative Of Inspections

HSE Announce A New Safety Initiative Of Inspections
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced anew safety initiative of inspectionstargeting construction work taking place at schools,...

In the News: Second Impact Syndrome (SiS)

In the run up to Christmas, Second Impact Syndrome (SiS) hit the news with the tragic death of a young rugby player during a school match. SiS occurs...