Our specialist compliance and operational support helps schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) meet regulatory requirements, reduce risks, and create a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Our comprehensive health and safety services, including fire safety, risk assessments, compliance audits, accident investigations, and staff training ensures your focus remains on delivering excellence in education.
Designed to support schools and trusts, our Health & Safety support includes
The Core Principals of successful Health and Safety management are Plan, Do, Check, and Act.
Our service elements address and follow these principles so you can demonstrate your adherence to important management requirements.
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Who our Health & Safety and Fire services support
Schools, Academies & Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs)
Local Authorities
Operations, Health & Safety Leads, Premises Managers, & Senior Leadership in Schools and Trusts
How we support your Health & Safety and Fire needs
Full Compliance and Risk Reduction
We conduct fire risk assessments in schools, health and safety audits, and MAT-wide due diligence checks to identify hazards, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with HSE, DfE, and fire safety regulations.
Tailored Health & Safety Policies
We draft and keep under review policies and procedures, including a School / Academy Health & Safety Policy and subsidiary policies including COSHH in schools, first aid policy in schools, and contractor management plans, ensuring statutory compliance and best practices.
Dedicated Expert Support
Every school receives a specialist IOSH-certified health & safety adviser, providing unlimited guidance on fire safety in schools, risk assessments, and regulatory updates.
CPD-Accredited Training & Online Resources
Schools and MATs gain unlimited access to over 30 CPD-accredited eLearning courses, as well as sample risk assessments for schools, first aid policies in schools, and compliance checklists.
Proactive Risk Management
With over 500 H&S and fire safety documents available for schools and trusts, our comprehensive tools provide detailed examples to help you identify hazards, improve fire safety in schools, and implement preventative strategies.
MAT-Wide Oversight & Compliance Tracking
Our JEDU Online Compliance Dashboard offers real-time monitoring, allowing MAT leaders to track fire safety compliance, health and safety policy updates, and risk assessments in schools across multiple sites.
Accident Investigation & Crisis Support
Our specialists assist with incident investigations, determining causes, and implementing solutions to prevent future occurrences, ensuring schools remain legally compliant.
Emergency Preparedness & Evacuation Planning
Expert guidance on fire drills, PEEPs, and emergency response plans, ensuring staff and pupils are prepared for any incident.
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Access all your compliance documents using our Compliance Dashboard.
JEDU is our online Health & Safety Audit compliance reporting software for schools and Multi Academy Trusts.
A leading tool for busy school senior leaders.
Health & Safety audit compliance dashboard for school leaders
- Monitor overall assessment of risk for each key area via the education specific dashboard
- View your schools action plan for recommended and required improvements
- The audit and associated award gives school leaders and trust managers confidence that all their health and safety compliance needs are being addressed by our experts
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- School leaders can track progress towards completion of tasks
- MAT leaders can see all schools in their group via the easy dashboard
- MAT leaders can track progress towards the completion of all recommendations across their schools
From my perspective, as well as that of my CEO and our trustees, bringing Judicium on board has significantly enhanced our confidence in our compliance and operational practices. We now have the assurance that we are fulfilling our responsibilities effectively, and the exceptional service and support from your team have been instrumental in getting us to this point."
Richard Warnham | Chief Finance and Operations Officer | WestbrookTrust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) must comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, ensuring a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors. This includes having a comprehensive health and safety policy in schools, conducting regular risk assessments in schools, and ensuring fire safety in schools meets legal requirements.
Schools should complete an annual health and safety audit and review risk assessments in schools annually or when something on site changes to identify hazards and ensure compliance. Schools and MATs should also refer to sample risk assessments for schools to ensure best practices and legal standards are met.
Governing bodies, headteachers, and premises managers must implement a robust health and safety policy in schools, conduct detailed risk assessments in schools, and provide staff training in areas like fire safety, COSHH in schools, and first aid policy in schools.
Schools can reduce accident risks through detailed risk assessments in schools, following sample risk assessments for schools, and ensuring safety measures such as highlighted edges on stairs, maintained flooring, and safe outdoor pathways are in place.
Schools must offer CPD-accredited training on health and safety and fire safety in schools, COSHH in schools, first aid policy in schools, and risk assessments in schools to ensure staff are equipped to handle emergencies and maintain a safe learning environment.
Schools must conduct regular fire risk assessments in schools, maintain fire doors, escape routes, and alarms, and train staff on evacuation procedures. The Responsible Person should ensure fire safety policies are regularly reviewed to meet updated regulations. .