Frequently asked questions
- What is the KCSIE document?
- Who does the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 apply to?
- Are schools subject to food inspections?
- Is Safeguarding Training mandatory for all school staff?
- Does every school need a Designated Safeguarding Lead?
- What is Prevent Duty?
- Do I need a safeguarding policy?
- What are the 6 rights of administering medication in schools?
Documents & other resources
The essentials of Health & Safety and HR in Education
Each and every educational institution has a responsibility to protect the children in their care from harm.
Training Plan for those working in Schools
We have created training plans for employee training as they start to return to work during and after COVID-19. These templates can be used to plan your employee’s training.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan for Schools
This form should be completed for anyone who requires assistance with any aspect of an emergency evacuation.
Signs of Mental Ill-Health in Children
For those working with children, it is key to know what the signs of mental ill-health are. Mental health problems affect about 1 in 10 children and young people.
Keeping Children Safe on Social Media
Do you know how to safeguard children from the dangers of Social Media? Our guide looks at platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Snapchat!
Steps to Safer Recruitment – Safer Recruitment in Education
Steps to Safer Recruitment. This shows the 14 steps to safer recruitment, right from the planning stage, through to the induction and probationary period.
Most common food allergens
This document is perfect to pin up on a notice board at school for teachers and pupils alike.
Common symptoms of a MILD or MODERATE allergic reaction
A little reminder of the most common symptoms of a mild or moderate allergic reaction, so you know what to look out for in a child with allergies.
Common warning signs of abuse in children
This resource shows the common signs of abuse. If you recognise any of these signs in a child, regardless of whether you suspect a particular type of abuse or not, you need to respond appropriately.
Simple things that you can do…
Sometimes we aren’t always sure what more we could be doing to help the environment. This guide is a helpful reminder of things that you could do that you may not be doing already.
