Description

Health & Safety Issues in Schools

Establish a Proactive Framework to Ensure a Safe and Secure Learning Environment

The well-being of students and staff is the foundation of an effective educational institution. Managing Health & Safety in Schools requires a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks to prevent accidents, injuries, and illness, thereby fostering a secure and conducive atmosphere for learning and working. This comprehensive course provides school leaders and staff with the essential knowledge and practical tools to develop, implement, and maintain a robust health and safety management system tailored to the unique environment of a school.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the legal and moral responsibilities of schools regarding health and safety.

  • Identify common hazards in educational settings, from laboratories and playgrounds to classrooms and sports facilities.

  • Conduct risk assessments and develop effective control measures.

  • Develop and implement key safety protocols for emergencies, including fire evacuation and first aid.

  • Manage issues related to bullying, mental health, and infectious disease control.

  • Foster a pervasive culture of safety among students, teachers, and non-teaching staff.

Course Curriculum

The course is structured into detailed modules for thorough understanding:

  • Module 1: The Foundation: Legal Framework and Principles of School Safety

  • Module 2: Identifying and Managing Physical Hazards

  • Module 3: Emergency Preparedness: Fire Safety, First Aid, and Crisis Response

  • Module 4: Psychosocial Well-being: Bullying, Mental Health, and Student Welfare

  • Module 5: Health Security: Hygiene, Sanitation, and Disease Prevention

  • Module 6: Building a Sustainable Safety Culture

Who Is This Course For?

This course is essential for all stakeholders responsible for the school environment, including:

  • School Principals, Administrators, and Governing Body Members

  • Health and Safety Coordinators

  • Teachers and Teacher Leaders

  • Facility and Maintenance Staff

  • School Nurses and Counsellors

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. A role within an educational institution is beneficial.

Course Features & Included Materials

  • Comprehensive eLearning: Complete 7 hours of detailed, scenario-based instruction.

  • Practical Toolkit: Access downloadable templates for risk assessments, emergency plans, and inspection checklists.

  • Case Studies: Analyze real-world incidents and best-practice responses.

  • Policy Development Guides: Frameworks for creating and updating school safety policies.

  • Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.

Enroll Today and Make Your School a Benchmark for Safety and Well-being!

Invest seven hours to master the protocols that protect your entire school community. Build a resilient institution where safety is integral to the mission of education.

For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376