This section details the main laws relating to Health and Safety in a school setting.
in 2014 the DfE published new and simplified guidance on health and safety, to reduce burdens on schools and ensure requirements were better explained. The publication was updated in 2018 and is entitled: Health and safety: advice for schools. The guidance can be accessed from here.
The HSE has a dedicated section for Heath and Safety in Education https://www.hse.gov.uk/services/education/index.htm
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