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Health and safety in schools

The Department for Education's advice and information on health and safety.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 17 April 2014
• Last updated: 10 February 2021
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  1. 10 February 2021

     Added 'Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in roofing in schools'.

  2. 16 July 2019

     Added a link to the asbestos management assurance process report.

  3. 26 November 2018

     Added new health and safety guidance for schools.

  4. 17 April 2014

     First published.

Information and guidance for schools on health, safety and emergency planning.

Health and safety advice

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• Health and safety on educational visits
  • 26 November 2018
  • Guidance
• Driving school minibuses advice: schools and local authorities
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• Protection of children’s biometric information in schools
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Asbestos in schools

• Asbestos data collections
  • 11 March 2025
  • Research and analysis

Emergency and risk management

• Storing and disposing of hazardous chemicals in schools
  • 17 November 2017
  • Guidance

Medical conditions

• First aid in schools, early years and colleges
  • 14 February 2022
  • Guidance
• Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school
  • 16 August 2017
  • Statutory guidance
• Emergency asthma inhalers for use in schools
  • 4 September 2014
  • Guidance
• Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools
  • 24 January 2025
  • Guidance