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Plain-English articles on the safety and compliance issues schools actually face — written by the people who deal with them every day.

Fire Safety·3 min read

Fire Doors in Schools: What Every Site Team Should Check

Fire doors are one of the most important — and most neglected — pieces of fire safety equipment in a school. Here's what to check, how often, and what the law expects.

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Health & Safety·3 min read

A Practical Guide to Risk Assessments in Schools

Which risk assessments does a school actually need, who should write them, and how do you keep them alive rather than filed and forgotten? A plain-English guide.

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Compliance·3 min read

When Is a School Accident RIDDOR Reportable?

Most school accidents don't need reporting to the HSE — but the ones that do have strict deadlines. Here's how to tell the difference, for both staff and pupils.

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Health & Safety·3 min read

Lone Working in Schools: What You Need to Know

Caretakers opening up at 6am, cleaners locking up at night, staff working through the holidays — schools rely on lone workers every day. Here's how to keep them safe.

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