Approved by: Management Team
Date: 30/09/2025
Next Review Due: 30/09/2026
1. Policy Statement
The Tuition College is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and secure environment for all students, staff, parents, and visitors. We recognise our legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related legislation, and we will take all reasonable steps to minimise risks and prevent accidents.
The health, safety, and welfare of everyone in our care is a shared responsibility.
2. Aims
- To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, staff, and visitors.
- To provide a safe and secure environment for learning.
- To identify, reduce, and manage risks through effective risk assessments.
- To provide clear roles, responsibilities, and reporting procedures.
- To promote a culture of safety awareness throughout the College.
3. Responsibilities
Management Team
- Overall responsibility for health and safety.
- Ensure that policies, procedures, and risk assessments are in place and reviewed annually.
- Ensure staff receive training in health and safety, fire safety, and first aid (where relevant).
- Appoint a Health & Safety Officer to oversee day-to-day implementation.
Health & Safety Officer (or DSL if combined role)
- Carry out and update risk assessments for the premises, equipment, and activities.
- Ensure that fire safety measures are in place (alarms, extinguishers, evacuation routes).
- Ensure first aid provision is adequate, and accident records are maintained.
- Regularly check the premises for hazards and arrange maintenance when needed.
Staff and Tutors
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
- Report hazards, concerns, or incidents immediately to the Health & Safety Officer or DSL.
- Take responsibility for the safety of students during lessons.
- Supervise students in classrooms and common areas to prevent unsafe behaviour.
Parents and Guardians
- Ensure students arrive and are collected safely.
- Provide up-to-date medical and emergency contact information.
- Support the College in reinforcing safe behaviour.
Students
- Follow staff instructions in relation to health and safety.
- Behave responsibly in classrooms and shared spaces.
- Report any hazards or incidents to staff immediately.
4. Procedures
Risk Assessment
- Risk assessments will be carried out for the premises, equipment, and all activities.
- Risk assessments will be reviewed annually or following an incident.
Fire Safety
- Fire evacuation procedures are displayed in all classrooms.
- Fire drills will be conducted at least once per year.
- Fire exits must remain clear and accessible at all times.
First Aid
- A trained First Aider will always be available during opening hours.
- A fully stocked first aid kit is kept on site and checked regularly.
- All accidents and injuries are recorded in the Accident Log and reported to parents.
Security
- All visitors must sign in and out at reception.
- Students must be collected promptly by their parent/guardian or authorised adult.
- Parents must inform the College in advance if someone else will collect their child.
Supervision
- Students remain the responsibility of the College during lesson times.
- Parents are responsible for ensuring their child has entered the building safely before leaving.
- Students must remain in supervised areas at all times.
5. Reporting Incidents
- All accidents, incidents, and near misses must be reported and recorded in the Accident/Incident Log.
- Serious incidents will be reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) if required under RIDDOR.
- Safeguarding concerns will follow the College’s Safeguarding Policy.
6. Training
- All staff will receive induction training on health and safety.
- Fire safety and first aid training will be refreshed in line with statutory requirements.
- Ongoing updates will be provided where procedures or risks change.
7. Monitoring & Review
- The Management Team and Health & Safety Officer will monitor the effectiveness of this policy.
- The policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner if required, following incidents or changes in legislation.
8. Key Contacts
Health & Safety Officer: Nazia Younis, Email: Admin@thetuitioncollege.co.uk
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Nazia Younis, Email: Admin@thetuitioncollege.co.uk
First Aider(s): Nazia Younis, Email: Admin@thetuitioncollege.co.uk