Welcome to the 41st edition of Compliance Matters - the UK's original eZine for health and safety compliance in the education sector.

The LGA has advised all schools to check roofs for RAAC.

The FFT can offer professional support and advice about Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

A fire recently destroyed a Primary school in Bolton. Find out the details here.

A recent FPA report details the key fire safety issues in UK schools.

Handsam examines The Education Inspection Framework for September 2023.

Read the shocking report of hazardous asbestos stored near a school.

Find out about Handsam's new fire risk assessment service.

Do you know about the new registration process regarding the consent process for users of ionising radiation?

Handsam have introduced a series of system user guides for our clients.

We've published our Handsam review of EdSafe Audits for 2023.

Marilyn Hawes writes about fighting artificial intelligence with parental intelligence.

Get involved with Restart a Heart Day. or World Menopause Day this term.

Check out the updates to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2023.

A child was left alone on a bus during a school trip. Read the story here.

We've updated our e-training courses for 2023/24.

For Handsam clients - we've deleted and revised some of the wording of the tasks on the Handsam system for the new academic year 2023.

Read the shocking news that more than 100 Schools, Colleges and Nurseries have been told to shut buildings made using RAAC.

A new report has been published by the HSE about the management of asbestos in school buildings.

A Private Prep School Fined £80,000 After Classroom Ceiling collapses. Read about what happened here.

Martin Cain writes about the changing approaches towards lesson observations.

CLEAPSS have issued some new guidance on radiation protection.

The Department for Education is launching a programme of work to support the capability and professionalisation of estate management roles in schools – starting with the estate management competency framework.

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.