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Published at the start of every half term by HANDSAM, the leading experts in education compliance management, COMPLIANCE MATTERS keeps education professionals up to date in all aspects of health and safety.
Compliance Matters 39: April 2023
Welcome to the 39th edition of Compliance Matters - the UK's original eZine for health and safety compliance in the education sector.
Marilyn Hawes tells us about the work of Freedom From Abuse.
Martin Cain gives guidance on making the most effective use of teaching assistants in school.
Is your school bee friendly? Find out how you can help the environment here.
Handsam have published a selection of digests of articles from previous issues of Compliance Matters.
The government has updated its guidance on what to do if you suspect someone has a concussion. Find out what has changed here.
New funding is available for on-site defibrillators. The details are here.
Did you know that some young people are using bandage clips to self harm?
Are the tyres on your minibus legal? Here's what to look out for.
We have some new client guidance: changing your email preferences – bank holidays and weekends and an update to incident user access rights.
News from the FPA: A study has revealed that most tradespeople are unaware of how to respond in the event of a fire.
The HSE has updated its guidance on violence at work.
Pupils are stranded on a school trip to the US after hotel ‘shredded 41 passports’ by mistake.
A school ski trip was cancelled 24 hours before they were due to travel to Italy. Find out why here.
We share some tips on safety guidance for school open evenings.
Get involved with Mental Health Awareness Week, which takes place 15th-21st May 2023.
Have you checked out the Handsam Blog? It is updated every Monday in term time, with news stories and items of interest for everyone in the business of educational compliance.
Handsam wishes all of our clients, a safe and happy half term