Expert Exchange – Health & Safety Inductions in Schools

This 60-minute live online session goes beyond compliance and legislation to focus on what effective inductions look like in real school environments.

We'll explore why induction arrangements frequently fail, the common issues identified through audits and investigations, and practical steps schools can take to strengthen their processes.

What We Will Cover

During this session we will explore:

· Why Health & Safety inductions matter in schools

· Legal duties and employer responsibilities

· What a compliant induction should include

· Common failures and weaknesses seen in schools

· The difference between a compliant induction and an effective induction

· Ownership, accountability and record-keeping

· Why supply staff, volunteers and contractors are often missed

· Lessons learned from real school-based scenarios

· Practical actions to improve induction arrangements

· How to review, refresh and maintain induction programmes effectively

Why This Matters

Poor induction arrangements can result in:

· Increased risk of injury or harm to employees, pupils and visitors

· Staff being unaware of emergency procedures and reporting arrangements

· Inconsistent understanding of roles and responsibilities

· Legal and regulatory challenges following incidents

· Reduced confidence amongst staff

· Weak evidence of compliance if arrangements are scrutinised

· A poor safety culture from the very beginning of employment

What You Will Gain

By attending, you will:

· Understand what effective Health & Safety inductions should look like

· Be able to identify weaknesses within your current arrangements

· Gain practical ideas to strengthen induction processes

· Improve confidence in assigning ownership and accountability

· Understand how inductions contribute to a positive safety culture

· Take away practical actions that can be implemented immediately

Date, time & cost

· Tuesday 13th October

· 4:00 – 5:00pm

· Live via Microsoft Teams

· £35 + VAT per person for Judicium Clients and £45+ VAT per person for non Judicium Clients

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday 13th October 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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