We hope this information will be useful to schools when considering the various health and safety issues that affect them.  It is primarily provided for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools where Northamptonshire County Council is the employer but where this is not the case, schools are welcome to refer to it and use the information as an example of good practice.

Academies and those schools in the process of converting to academy status should refer to the information on:

• Becoming an academy

Schools are advised to use the following information as an on-line reference library and avoid printing off documents to ensure that current information is being accessed. 

As new or revised information becomes available it is added to the appropriate area of the Schools Health and Safety page and listed on:

• New and revised items

General guidance and information

• A - Z guidance and procedures
  A wide range of information that is applicable to schools.
  
  
• Accidents and incidents
  For all information concerning accidents and incidents including "Critical incidents" and the new arrangements for accidents and incidents involving school pupils.
  
  
• Health and Safety Training Courses
  A variety of health and safety related training courses, including first aid.
  
  
• Schools Health and Safety Forum
  General information about the forum (previously the committee) and minutes of the meetings.

For further information on health and safety issues in schools please contact the Health and Safety Team on: Health&Safety@northamptonshire.gov.uk