SCL Health and Safety Policy 24-25

• Appointed and trained first aiders are always present on site while staff and learners are present.

Learner Safety and Wellbeing

• Full and accurate record of learner medical conditions, disabilities and/or health risks (accessible within a group profile or within ProMonitor). • There are suitable and sufficient PEEP (personal emergency evacuation plan) in place for learners with mobility, disability, visual or auditory conditions. • Where appropriate, toilets are stocked with relevant female amenities including sanitary products etc.

Classroom Checks

• Floors are free from hazards such as poorly managed cables, defective equipment, slip or trips hazards. • Classroom has no obvious electrical hazards such as defective equipment, loose wires around plugs or wall sockets etc. • Are permanent fixtures in good condition and securely fastened, e.g. cupboards, display boards, shelving? • Is furniture in good repair and suitable for the size of the user, whether adult or child? • Where window restrictors are fitted to upper-floor windows, are they in good working order? • Are hot surfaces of radiators etc protected where necessary to prevent the risk of burns to vulnerable young people? • Lighting is sufficient (including lighting within practical studios where there is no natural light) • Classroom is well ventilated. • Classroom temperature is at least 18 degrees or higher (unless temperatures need to be cooler due to practical activities e.g. creative studios) • Furniture arranged to allow safe access to classroom and safe environment for learning. • Bins are not overflowing and well managed/maintained.

Every Two Weeks Academy Manager/Education Site Lead H&S Checks Risk Assessments

• High quality and relevant risk assessment is in place for the delivery of practical, high- risk activity which are accessible for staff at all times. • Are all risk assessment controls being effectively carried out by all coaches (e.g. learners actively encouraged to wear shinpads for training etc.)

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