Evolution Education Limited
Company Number 14142140
Part of Evolution Sports Group
Purpose
To ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of students, staff, visitors and contractors, and to meet Independent School Standards expectations for premises, welfare and risk management.
Scope
All Evolution Education premises, activities, off-site visits, staff, students, volunteers, contractors and visitors.
Definitions
- **Hazard:** something with the potential to cause harm.
- **Risk:** the likelihood and severity of harm arising from a hazard.
- **Competent person:** a suitably trained person assigned health and safety duties.
Responsibilities
- The Proprietor / Chief Executive Officer has overall accountability.
- The Centre Manager is the day-to-day health and safety lead on site.
- All staff must follow safe working practices, report hazards promptly and model
safe behaviour for students.
- Students are supported to follow safety routines appropriate to their age and
needs.
Procedures
Premises and equipment
Premises, classrooms, sports areas and equipment are maintained in a safe condition. Defects are reported and remedied promptly. Cleaning, waste and hygiene standards support infection control.
Risk assessment
Significant activities and environments are risk assessed (see Risk Assessment Policy). Controls are communicated to staff and, where appropriate, students.
Fire and emergency
Fire risk assessment, drills, escape routes, assembly points and emergency contacts are maintained. Drills are recorded. Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans are prepared where needed.
Accidents and near misses
All accidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences are recorded, investigated proportionately and reported under RIDDOR where required.
First aid and medical needs
First aid cover is arranged in line with the First Aid Policy. Supporting students with medical conditions is managed under that dedicated policy.
Training
Staff receive induction and refresher training appropriate to their role, including fire awareness and activity-specific safety.
Monitoring
The Leadership Team monitors implementation through learning walks, safeguarding reviews, incident analysis, staff feedback, student voice and commissioner feedback. Findings inform training and school improvement planning.
Review Cycle
This policy is reviewed at least annually, or sooner following changes in legislation, statutory guidance, or significant incidents. Next formal review:
This policy is reviewed at least annually by the Proprietor / Leadership Team.
Related Policies
Child Protection and Safeguarding; Behaviour for Learning; Attendance; SEND; Complaints; Equality, Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination; Prevent; Online Safety; Safer Recruitment; Staff Code of Conduct; Low-Level Concerns; Whistleblowing; Health and Safety; First Aid; Data Protection; Curriculum; Admissions.
Legislation and guidance
This policy has regard to the Education (Independent School Standards)
Regulations 2014, Keeping Children Safe in Education (latest DfE edition), Working Together to Safeguard Children, the Equality Act 2010, the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, and other DfE statutory and non-statutory guidance relevant to the subject of this policy. Where Independent School registration is completed, this policy will be reviewed against any updated registration conditions and DfE requirements.