The Health and Safety in Education for Senior Leadership and Management course is tailored to meet the specific needs of educational institutions, particularly senior leadership teams. It focuses on the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of effective safety management systems in line with the HSE's Managing for Health and Safety framework (HSG65).
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Description
This course recognises the critical role that senior leadership teams play in ensuring the health and safety of students, staff, and visitors within educational establishments. It highlights the legal and moral duty of employers to establish and maintain robust safety management systems. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the HSE's Managing for Health and Safety framework (HSG65) and how to align safety management with its principles.
The course underscores the significance of visible health and safety leadership, as senior leaders are expected to set an example and provide clear direction to create a culture of safety. It promotes a sensible and proportionate approach to health and safety, ensuring that measures are appropriate and effective without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Learning outcomes
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Safety Management Systems: Focuses on the development and management of safety management systems aligned with HSG65.
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Visible Leadership: Emphasises the importance of senior leaders demonstrating visible health and safety leadership.
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Direction Setting: Provides guidance on providing clear direction for health and safety initiatives.
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Proportionate Approach: Promotes a sensible and proportionate approach to health and safety, avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy.
Business benefits
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Framework Understanding: Ensures senior leadership teams understand the HSE's Managing for Health and Safety framework (HSG65).
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Effective Leadership: Equips senior leaders with the knowledge and skills to provide visible health and safety leadership.
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Direction Clarity: Helps leaders provide clear direction for safety initiatives within educational institutions.
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Proportionate Approach: Promotes a balanced and practical approach to health and safety management.
The Health and Safety in Education for Senior Leadership and Management course is designed to empower senior leadership teams in educational institutions with the knowledge and tools needed to establish and maintain effective safety management systems. By taking this course, senior leaders can ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals within their educational environment while adhering to legal and moral obligations.
