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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.