Guide: Health and Safety Solutions for Schools, Colleges and Universities

We understand the importance of maintaining a safe and compliant environment for schools, colleges and universities. Our range of services is specifically designed to address the unique needs of educational institutions.

Risk Solutions and Compliance

We understand the importance of maintaining a safe and compliant environment for schools, colleges and universities. Our range of services is specifically designed to address the unique needs of educational institutions.

Fire Risk Assessment:

Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 through a comprehensive assessment conducted by our fully qualified Fire Risk Assessors.

Electrical Installation Condition Report:

Receive expert advice on the frequency of required tests, tailored to your specific premises, in accordance with regulations.

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT):

Meet the requirements of the Provision and Use of Workplace Equipment Regulations 1998 and The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 through an effective PAT testing regime.

In addition to these services, we also provide a wide range of additional solutions to support your premises safety and compliance needs:

• Installation and Servicing of Fire Extinguishers
• Asbestos Management Plans and Removals
• Gas Safety Inspections and Servicing
• Playground Equipment Inspections
• An e-Logbook hosted on the Members Area, giving you easy access to and storage of all your compliance documents.

Health & Safety

Our dedicated Health & Safety Team ensures your business meets legal requirements, implements best practices, and effectively manages its systems. We would provide you with an advisor who specialises in education settings and who would offer comprehensive advice and support tailored to your needs.

From small village primary schools to large multi-academy trusts, our education specialist advisors have worked closely with various schools, colleges and universities of varying sizes and have knowledge of all commonly used compliance and reporting software.

We are aware of how different each education setting can be, and we have created a variety of different packages to suit the needs of everyone.

What to Expect from SK Health & Safety:

• Arrange a face-to-face meeting with your dedicated advisor for:
• A thorough Health & Safety audit, specifically designed for education that provides a detailed report on your health and safety management systems
• An inspection of your premises to identify hazards and highlight good practices
• Development of key health and safety policies, all specifically designed for education
• Recommendations to improve health and safety practices

Following the audit, you will receive:

• A detailed report summarising the findings of the H&S Audit, including a GAP analysis
• An action plan with realistic time frames to enhance health and safety measures
• Customised Health & Safety Policies
• A tailored Health & Safety Booklet for distribution among your staff
• Exclusive access to our Business Shield members’ area, where all relevant documentation will be stored securely

As a Stallard Kane client, you will also benefit from:

• Unlimited telephone and email support from your dedicated advisor and our expert H&S team
• Access to a wide range of specialised risk assessment templates for various scenarios
• Assistance with RIDDOR and accident reporting
• Annual H&S Audits conducted by your designated advisor
• Regular email updates and informative articles to stay up-to-date on health and safety matters

Training

Training is crucial to effective Health & Safety and HR management systems.

At Stallard Kane, we offer a wide range of courses to assist organisations in achieving their training goals.

Tailored Training Solutions:

No matter your training requirements, we are here to help. Whether developing a training schedule or delivering bespoke courses customised to your needs, we've got you covered.

Accreditations and In-house Expertise:

Stallard Kane maintains various accreditations and boasts a team of experienced in-house trainers who deliver our courses.

Expanding Our Reach:

We have established partnerships with trusted training providers across the UK to offer an even broader selection of courses, both in terms of content and geographical availability. This enables us to provide our clients with a wider range of services at no additional cost.

Flexible Training Options:

As a Stallard Kane client you have the flexibility to spread training costs, ensuring you can access the training you need precisely when you need it. We offer both open and closed courses.

Open Courses:

These scheduled courses are available across the UK and are ideal for individuals and small businesses.

Closed Courses:

Exclusive to your organisation, these courses are tailored to your specific requirements and can be delivered at your site, one of our locations, or even through virtual classrooms.

Core Training:

• First Aid
• Food Safety
• Manual Handling
• Fire Warden
• IOSH Managing Safely

Additional Training:

• Asbestos Awareness
• Mental Health First Aid
• Working At Height
• COSHH Awareness
• Paediatric First Aid
• Wellbeing Champion

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Employees are an organisation’s biggest asset, so it’s important, and beneficial to all, to take care of their physical and mental health.

Which is why we have added Mental Health and Wellbeing to our Training offering, with advice, free resources, downloads, training courses and signposting to helpful organisations on our website.

By investing in your staff’s mental health, you will:

• Cut sickness absence – over 70 million sick days are taken each year, due to mental health issues
• Reduce presenteeism – where employees force themselves into the workplace and underperform due to mental ill health
• Optimise staff performance
• Improve staff morale
• Retail staff/reduce turnover
• Decrease the likelihood of grievances from unhappy staff
• Create a healthier workplace
• Ensure legal compliance – the Equality Act 2020 states that an employer has a duty not to discriminate and must make reasonable adjustments in the workplace

Our extensive experience and friendly, personal service have helped keep thousands of companies across the UK safe and compliant for over 20 years.

Stallard Kane helps you and your clients easily navigate the ever-changing Health & Safety landscape. We build relationships through clear communication, trust and collaboration and aim to positively impact every client we connect with.

Contact Us

Health and Safety

healthandsafety@skaltd.co.uk

01427 420 402

HR & Employment Law

hr@skaltd.co.uk

01427 420 403

Training

training@skaltd.co.uk

01427 420 405

Risk Solutions

risksolutions@skaltd.co.uk

01427 420 404