Classroom Ventilation, a Hot Topic this September
(advertorial) As unions call for improved classroom ventilation, and government backed trials of air purification systems are set to begin in West Yorkshire Schools, action is being demanded in order to improve the…
Sanitisation and Safety in Schools
Stopping the spread is one of the many issues in this Corona Virus pandemic. Schools are excellent at educating our children and keeping them safe, at the best of times. However, currently, these are not the…
How effective UV protection can help children enjoy the sun safely
Schools have a responsibility to protect children from the sun when they are in their care. Paul Jakeway, Marketing Director at skin care expert Deb, assesses the risk that Ultraviolet (UV) rays can…
UK Air Pollution and its Impact on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Schools
The UK – alongside Germany, France, Italy and Spain – have been issued a final warning by the European Commission for failing to address breaches of air pollution limits for nitrogen oxide. EU…
Teaching the Hand Hygiene Curriculum
Paul Jakeway, Marketing Director at Deb UK discusses how to reduce germ transfer and encourage hand washing in schools. At school, children are exposed to all kinds of germs and bacteria that they…
Official figures may underestimate number of asbestos-containing schools
Is there more Asbestos in our schools then official figures show? A series of Freedom of Information (FoI) requests have shown that the amount…
Giving health and safety a helping hand
Giving health and safety a helping hand Encouraging the community use of school premises is a key part of the Government’s Extended Schools initiative. As a result schools, now more than ever, are…
Should All Teachers be First Aid Trained?
Should All Teachers be First Aid Trained? According to the department of Education, there is no exact requirement for a specific number of first aid trained staff in a given school. Employers should…
Fire Safety Guide
The A to Z of Fire Safety Here’s your ultimate A to Z guide to fire safety – both in the home and in work environments. Let’s go! Alarm Systems All premises should…
A new after-school management service has been developed to offer further protection for primary and special educational needs pupils at collection time
A new after-school management service has been developed to offer further protection for primary and special educational needs pupils at collection time. The service, provided by 3fifteen, is a simple yet innovative system…
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