Laser Lessons - Lesson

Know about the laws and codes of practice that affect work in schools

Click to watch 'ICO information rights video for schools' produced by the Information Commissioner's Office. Click to watch this short film produced by Surrey County Council, this video explores the health and safety considerations at a Forest School and how any anxieties and barriers may be overcome.

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘The Equality Act 2010 and schools: Departmental advice for school leaders, school staff, governing bodies and local authorities’ from the Department for Education
‘Health and Safety Advice’ from the NEU
‘Schools: statutory guidance’ from Gov.UK
‘Frequently asked questions – Education’ from the Health and Safety Executive.

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Visit the HSE website and investigate the legislation that applies to all workplaces generally, and any that apply specifically to the education sector. Click on the icon to access this webpage.
Click to read the webpage 'Common health and safety myths in schools'. Consider how the myths or misunderstandings might have arisen and the problems caused when they do.
Look at the work of UK Health Security Agency formally the Public Health England. Notice the roles it performs and some of the challenges it has dealt with in relation to schools. To access the website click on the icon.
Search the internet for information about trades unions for the education sector. Make notes about some of the legal advice and guidance it gives to its members and whether this relates only to employment issues or whether it includes other aspects of school regulation.
Click to read the ‘Governor’s handbook’ by the Department for Education. Notice what information is available to governor’s (and yourself) about the law and how schools are managed.

Think And Challenge