The Handsam Interview Archive

Over the years, Compliance Matters has conducted interviews with many experts in aspects of school compliance. You can read them all here...

ANDY DAY

Anti-bullying champion and children's entertainer Andy Day, told us about his role in taking on the bullies and his odd socks!

NATIONAL JUSTICE MUSEUM

Naomi Garnett, the Learning and Access Manager of the National Justice Museum, Nottingham, spoke to Compliance Matters about their exciting re-brand and innovative work with schools around promoting good citizenship. She gave us her insights into law and order and what the future holds for the National Justice Museum.

GATE SAFE

Richard Jackson of Gate Safe let us know about the valuable work they do regarding promoting safe gate installation and maintenance and what you can do to make your automated gates safer.

FREEDOM FROM ABUSE

Compliance Matters interviewed Marilyn Hawes, the founder and CEO of Freedom From Abuse, a Community Interest Company (CIC) that aims to prevent child sexual abuse through education and training.

STUART LETLEY

We interviewed Stuart Letley, Handsam's Lead Health and Safety auditor, to gain expert insight into the value of health and safety policies and how to promote a positive school safety culture.

CLEAPSS

We interviewed Steve Jones to find out about safety management in school Science and Design and Technology, the challenges facing the subject and what CLEAPSS can do to help you stay safe and compliant.

CENTRE FOR LGBTQ+ INCLUSION

Professor Jonathan Glazzard spoke to us about the many and complex issues of LGBTQ+ inclusion and what the Carnegie School of Education at Leeds Beckett University can do to help schools who are struggling with this topic.

CARNEGIE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS

In addition to his work with LGBTQ+ issues, Professor Glazzard spoke to Handsam about the work that the Carnegie Centre does for mental health in schools.

LEARNING AWAY

Kim Somerville, coordinator of campaigns for Learning Away, talks about their commitment to provide more residentials trips for school children.

THE COUNCIL FOR LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom ensure that every child has the opportunity to experience the world beyond the classroom. We spoke to their Chief Executive, Elaine Skates.

AFPE

Steven Caldecott from the Association for Physical Education, talked to us about the work of the AfPE.

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

We spoke to Jon Parker from the Design and Technology Association to find out more about safety management in D&T, the challenges, best practice and what the Association does for the world of education.