Health and Safety Audit and Action Plan

This comprehensive 28-page health and safety audit will support you to assess H&S in your setting, allowing you to evaluate your current areas of strength and identify areas where your health and safety practices may need developing.

The audit comprises of helpful self-reflective questions on health and safety which covers the following areas:

• Monitoring of Health and Safety
• Policies and Procedures
• Risk Assessment and Accident Reporting
• Maintaining Cleanliness
• Access Arrangements and External Areas
• School Buildings - Internal and External
• Kitchen and Hazardous Substances
• Electrical Equipment, Oil and Gas, Heating and Lighting
• Bathrooms, Plumbing and Water
• Swimming Pool
• Security
• Lettings and Contractors
• First Aid and Medications
• Fire Safety
• Staff Training
• Crisis Management

Designed to support headteachers, school leaders, H&S leads, staff responsible for premises management and anyone else holding responsibility for health and safety, work through sections of the audit at your own pace to assess your current provision, processes and policies for health and safety. Included is a helpful action plan template which allows you to document your next steps in each of the sections. The audit can be especially helpful to those who are new in post to gather an understanding of school health and safety for their setting. 

Whether you've already got experience in H&S compliance or if it's a new area of school leadership for you, this audit will support your understanding of what good practice in health and safety looks like, ensuring your school is a clean, healthy and safe place for all.