New group announced help to support teacher wellbeing
March 20, 2019
The education secretary has announced the details of a new advisory group to help support the wellbeing of teachers and headteachers. Read More
Asbestos in schools: MPs ‘seriously concerned’ about lack of information
January 24, 2019
Almost a quarter of schools have still not told the Government how much asbestos is in their school buildings, according to a new report. Read More
School asbestos fine: Failures lead to over £100,000 in fines
January 9, 2019
HSE found that main contractor failed to effectively plan, manage and monitor the work to prevent the accidental removal of the asbestos containing tiles. Read More
Labour commits to sprinklers in all new schools
February 20, 2018
The Labour Party has promised to ensure all new schools will be fitted with sprinklers, as part of a £14 billion package of safety improvements. Read More
One in four Fife schools do not have smoke detectors fitted
January 31, 2018
A Green Party MSP has warned one in four schools in Fife do not have smoke detectors fitted. Read More
Survey shows lack of mental health training among Scottish teachers
January 18, 2018
Two thirds of teachers in Scotland do not feel they have had enough mental health training, a new report has revealed. Read More
Best of SHP 2017: Back to school…but how safe are teachers and children?
September 4, 2017
SHP asks: just how safe are the UK's learning environments for staff and children? Read More
Schools to compete to be the face of Gate Safety Week
January 31, 2017
Safety campaigners are once again mounting a high profile drive to reduce the risks posed by unsafe automated gates. And Read More
Councils settle £10m in school asbestos claims in past decade
December 2, 2016
Councils in England have paid out at least £10m in compensation to people who developed illnesses because of asbestos in Read More
Children taught with tablet safety lessons
October 13, 2015
Children in Blackpool have been taking school lessons with a difference. The lessons involved the Council providing specific classes Read More
