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IOSH accredited training

IOSH approved training

IOSH approved training for schools

Specialist IOSH-approved health and safety training designed specifically for the education sector, available as live online open courses or delivered in-house exclusively for your school, trust or organisation.

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5,000+Delegates trained
Delivering IOSH-approved training
25 yearsDelivering IOSH-approved training
Live online and in-house delivery
NationwideLive online and in-house delivery
Developed the first IOSH-approved health & safety course specifically for schools
FirstDeveloped the first IOSH-approved health & safety course specifically for schools

Overview

Clearwater has been at the forefront of health and safety training for schools for more than 20 years. In 2002, we developed the first IOSH-approved health and safety training programme designed specifically for the education sector.

Since then, we have continued to develop and deliver specialist training for school leaders, managers, premises teams and governors, drawing on extensive practical experience of working directly with schools.

Choose the delivery option that works for you

Option 1

Join one of our live online courses

Book individual places on scheduled courses and join delegates from schools and education organisations across the UK.

Option 2

Bring the course to your organisation

Our IOSH-approved courses can also be delivered exclusively for your school, academy trust or organisation, providing a dedicated programme for your team.

Why our training is different

Our courses are designed specifically around the responsibilities, risks and working environment of schools.

We combine health and safety principles with practical, education-specific examples, helping delegates understand not only what they need to do, but how to apply it effectively within their own school or organisation.

IOSH-approved training with real school experience

Our courses give school leaders, managers and staff the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to manage health and safety effectively.

Training can be delivered live online or in-house, providing schools and organisations with flexible options to suit their requirements. Where appropriate, we can also tailor delivery around your organisation's own policies, procedures and working arrangements.

Courses

Choose a course

Explore our IOSH-approved programmes, designed specifically for different roles and responsibilities within schools.

Course 01 · IOSH approved

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IOSH Managing Health and Safety in Schools

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A comprehensive IOSH-approved programme designed for those responsible for managing health and safety within schools. The course combines essential health and safety knowledge with practical application in an education setting.

Duration
2 days, 09.15 – 15.30
Next dates
Day 1 - 2nd February, Day 2 - 9th February 2027
Delivery
Live online
Price
£340 + VAT

Who it is for

  • Head teachers and senior leadership team members
  • School Business Managers and heads of department
  • Health and safety coordinators
  • Governors with health and safety responsibilities, where the governing body is the employer

Ideal for

  • Induction for new managers
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Refresher training for existing post-holders

Assessment

Written assessment at the end of day 2.

Certification

Successful delegates are awarded a certificate from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

Course 02 · IOSH approved

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IOSH Managing Health and Safety in School Premises

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A specialist IOSH-approved programme for those responsible for the safe management of school premises, combining essential health and safety knowledge with practical application in an education environment.

Duration
2 days, 09.15 – 15.30
Next dates
New dates to be announced — contact us to register interest
Delivery
Live online
Price
£330 + VAT

Who it is for

  • Site Managers and Premises Managers
  • Facilities Managers
  • School Business Managers wanting comprehensive knowledge of premises issues

What Site Managers get out of it

  • Knowledge and tools to tackle the health and safety issues they are responsible for
  • A nationally recognised qualification
  • Confidence to make informed decisions on health and safety issues in school
  • A direct contribution to the success of the school

What will delegates gain

  • Demonstrates nationally recognised, certificated staff training
  • Designed by school safety experts and quality assured by IOSH
  • Develops the skills of your Site Manager
  • Content dovetails with IOSH Managing Safely in Schools training

What the course covers

  • Understanding responsibilities
  • School premises and the law
  • Assessing and controlling premises risks
  • Developing inspection regimes
  • Record keeping and documentation
  • Management essentials
  • Fire safety
  • Working at height
  • Manual handling
  • Electricity
  • Personal safety
  • Management of slips and trips
  • Equipment and chemicals
  • Legionella
  • Asbestos

Assessment

Delegates must successfully complete a written assessment at the end of the second day. All Managing Safety for School Site Manager courses are assessed and moderated by IOSH.

Certification

Successful delegates are awarded a Managing Safety for School Site Managers certificate from IOSH.

Course 03 · IOSH approved

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IOSH Managing Health and Safety in Schools Recertification

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A one-day follow-up for delegates who have already completed an IOSH Managing Safely in Schools course and want to refresh and revalidate their certificate.

Duration
1 day, 09.30 – 15.30
Next dates
New dates to be announced — contact us to register interest
Delivery
Live online
Price
£185 + VAT

Who it is for

  • Delegates who have already completed IOSH Managing Health and Safety in Schools

The purpose of the day

  • Refresh your knowledge of the important aspects from your original course
  • Update you on changes in legislation, HSE guidance and other regulatory information affecting you and your school
  • Provide awareness, knowledge and skills beyond your original training

Assessment

To successfully complete the course, delegates complete a written assessment.

Certification

Successful delegates are awarded a certificate from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

We wrote the first IOSH-approved health and safety course designed specifically for schools.

Talk to us

Tell us about your school and we’ll suggest the right support.

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