You may remember thte news story of a Head Teacher in Barrowford, Lancashire who wrote a letter to her pupils about their exam results. The powerful and heart-warming message went viral on social media at the time.

Here is the message...

With all the pressures that staff in schools and colleges have to handle, and the many hoops that they must jump through and standards they are expected to keep, it's difficult to remember that there's more to Schools and Colleges than education alone. 

We know that students and pupils have far more needs to be fulfilled than the subjects taught. But by far the most important thing your young people need - more important than any educational need - is safety and welfare from harm. 

Serious safety incidents at schools and colleges have a high social impact. It is not just the trdgedy but also the aftermath of the inspection(s) from the HSE. At this point, having a solid, comperhensive occupational H&S system is even more vital. 

Meeting the Needs of Schools and Colleges

The Benefits of a Good Health and Safety Management System