Accountability & assurance , Compliance ,

The governance of Health and Safety

This e-learning module is designed to help governors and trustees ensure that exclusion cases are minimised.

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At a glance

This module will help you to understand the essential health and safety responsibilities of governors and trustees.

You will cover:

the board’s legal duties in relation to health and safety

the processes and activities of health and safety in a school or trust

effective board monitoring of health and safety

  Study time 30 minutes 

Programme description

How much do you know about the role you play in health and safety? Through engaging content and practical guidance, this module will help you develop a better understanding of the legal duties relating to health and safety in schools. You will explore the role of governing boards in managing health and safety effectively, as well as where to find further information and support to help you carry out your responsibilities with confidence.

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"The use of an actual Case History, giving both the child's and teacher's viewpoints gave this Module a sense of reality, rather than being ideology based."

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"The opportunity to write down your reflections on each reflective activity. This prompted me to think about each aspect clearly."

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"Overall a useful unit and I will further explore my school's behaviour & exclusions policy"

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Module Includes

  • 2 Units
  • 1 Section
  • Module Certificate