Health & Safety for Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts
Expert Health & Safety Services for Schools & Multi-Academy Trusts
In the UK, Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) face challenges in maintaining a safe environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. Health and safety regulations demand attention to detail. Failing to comply can lead to financial penalties, legal repercussions, and damage to your institution's reputation. Our specialised health and safety services for schools and MATs provide compliance, mitigate risks, and create a foundation for educational excellence.
Key Benefits for Schools & MATs:
- Minimise Disruption: Ensure the continuity of education by proactively managing risks and preventing accidents.
- Reduce Costs: Avoid potential fines, legal expenses, and compensation claims associated with non-compliance.
- Enhance Reputation: Demonstrate your commitment to the well-being of your school community, fostering trust and confidence.
- Ensure Compliance: Meet statutory health and safety obligations, protecting your staff, pupils and visitors.
Our Health & Safety Services for Schools & MATs
We offer a suite of services, including:
- Fire Safety in Schools: Ensuring fire safety compliance, including fire risk assessments, advice on fire safety training for schools, and emergency planning to protect students and staff.
- Risk Assessments for Schools: Comprehensive site-specific risk assessments, general risk assessments (activities, DSE, etc.) and fire risk assessments for the schools tailored to the unique environment of educational institutions.
- Health and Safety Policies and Procedures for Schools: Development and implementation of bespoke health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems designed to meet the specific needs of schools and MATs.
- Competent Person Service for Schools: Provision of a dedicated competent person (who will have visited each school) to provide expert advice and guidance, ensuring schools have access to ongoing support and meet their legal obligations.
- Site Safety Inspections and Audits for Schools: Regular health and safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, monitor compliance and assist school staff with health and safety issues.
- Accident and Incident Investigation and Reporting (RIDDOR): Expert support in reviewing accidents, ensuring compliance with RIDDOR reporting requirements, and implementing preventative measures.
- Contractor Management in Schools: Assistance with managing contractors on school premises, ensuring their compliance with health and safety regulations.
Why Choose Us?
Proven Track Record in the Education Sector: We have a demonstrated history of successfully supporting schools and MATs in achieving and maintaining compliance. We have over 20 years’ experience of supporting schools.
- Specialist Focus on Education: We possess in-depth knowledge of the specific health and safety challenges faced by schools and MATs.
- Tailored Solutions: Our services are customised to the unique requirements of each educational institution.
- Proactive and Practical Advice: We provide proactive, practical advice and support to help schools effectively manage health and safety.
Partner with us to create a safer, healthier, and more compliant learning environment.
Contact us now for a free consultation on freephone 0800 068 0188
What other head teachers and governors say about us
Helen Davies, Headteacher of Lickhill Primary School, Worcestershire."We employed the services of MBHS upon conversion to academy in February 2012. During this time we have undertaken 2 major capital build projects where MBHS’s support and professional expertise has been invaluable. MBHS regularly audits and reviews our health and safety procedures, giving advice and support where appropriate, freeing myself and other members of the SLT to focus on the education of the children. Their reports are thorough and meaningful and have helped support us through difficult periods of building work. They are approachable and knowledgeable and their advice is invaluable to the smooth running of our school."
Mrs Nicola McIntyre, Head of Grove Junior School, Stoke-on-Trent"MBHS offer a fantastic service that I would highly recommend.I feel that a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders with regard to all aspects of health and safety. They produce comprehensive reports that are of a very high standard, that inform Governing Bodies and OFSTED Inspectors of my school’s health and safety practice."
Jeffrey Graham, Governor of Naima JPS, London“MBHS (McCormack Benson Health and Safety) are Health and Safety advisers to a Naima JPS, a preparatory school in North West London. They were selected because they offer a “one-stop” service—advising on every aspect of Health and Safety, drafting all the required documents, notices, risk assessments, audits and action plans, and—if required—organising and chairing important meetings.In special situations, for example major building works, additional agreements can be made to cover any extra needs. All this makes the work of the school, and of the governors, much simpler and less stressful.Those who work at MBHS are professional, knowledgeable and highly approachable. They answer telephone calls promptly, which is a key factor when problems arise.Naima JP School has been using the Health and Safety service provided by MBHS since 2011, and has no hesitation in recommending the service to other schools.”
Contact us now for a free consultation on freephone 0800 068 0188